Dominque Garrett

Chief People Officer at Prevention Links

Dominque Garrett has a diverse work experience spanning from 2011 to 2022. They started their career at New York University as an NYUCard Department Processor, where they processed applications, provided cashier duties, and customer service. In 2012, Dominque worked as a Cashier at Target, handling customer purchases, returns, and inquiries. They also worked as a Barista at Starbucks during the same time, providing quality beverages and adhering to operational policies.

In 2014, Dominque started their work at Prevention Links as a Family Partner, assisting families with service programs and tracking their progress. They then became a Site Director at the Liberty and Greenway Family Success Centers, overseeing daily operations and ensuring contractual agreements and core services were met. They later moved on to become a Grants & Project Manager, responsible for planning and executing grant-funded programs and improving outcomes.

In 2019, Dominque worked as a Motor Vehicle Technician at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, developing relationships with departments, resolving customer concerns, and providing appropriate information. Currently, they are serving as the Director of Operations at Prevention Links, where they design and implement business strategies, maintain relationships with vendors, and handle compliance and personnel policies.

Dominique Garrett's education history includes a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biobehavioral Health from Penn State University, which was obtained from 2010 to 2014. Prior to that, Dominque obtained a High School Diploma from Mother Seton Regional High School from 2006 to 2010.

Currently, Dominque is pursuing a Master's degree in Human Resources Management from Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations (SMLR), with a start year listed as 2022. There is no end year provided for this degree program.

In terms of additional certifications, Dominque has obtained several. In 2019, Dominque became a Union County Leadership Institute Fellow from the Union County Non-Profit Consortium. In 2018, Dominque obtained a New Jersey Public Notary certification from the State of New Jersey Notary Public Commission and completed a Project Management Fundamentals course from Rutgers Center for HR and Leadership Development. In 2016, Dominque obtained the HEARTSAVER CPR AED certification from the American Heart Association | American Stroke Association. Additionally, in 2015, Dominque completed the Strengthening Families Program 2-Day Group Leader Training from Barnabas Health Institute for Prevention and acquired Diversity Awareness and Workplace Violence Awareness Training from FEMA. In 2014, Dominque obtained the Building Healthy, Equitable Communities certification from Rutgers University. It is mentioned that Dominque has also participated in the HR Administration Certificate Program from the Employers Association of New Jersey and Strong Relationships, Strong Families training from the National Resource Center for Healthy Marriage and Families, but the months and years of completion are not provided for these certifications.

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Timeline

  • Chief People Officer

    June 1, 2023 - present

  • Director Of Operations

    June, 2019

  • Grants Project Manager

    March, 2018

  • Site Director At The Greenway Family Success Center

    December, 2016

  • Site Director At The Liberty Family Success Center

    October, 2015

  • Family Partner

    November, 2014