Connie Washington Mba

Connie Washington has a strong background in human resources, with over 15 years of experience. Connie has held a variety of roles in different organizations, including Progressive Leasing, Helix Education, Visionworxx LLC, Alliance Health Networks, ADP, and Smith Sport Optics.

Currently, Connie is the Vice President People Partners and DEI at Progressive Leasing, where they have been since February 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Sr. Director Talent, Culture and Diversity at the same company from December 2019 to February 2022. Before joining Progressive Leasing, Connie worked as the Director of Talent and Culture at the company from May 2017 to February 2022.

From April 2014 to May 2017, Connie served as the Director of Human Resources at Helix Education. Before that, they were the Owner/HR Consultant at Visionworxx LLC from February 2014 to May 2017, providing HR guidance to small and mid-sized businesses.

Connie also held the position of Director of Human Resources at Alliance Health Networks from January 2012 to January 2014. Prior to that, they worked at ADP as a Human Resources Business Consultant/Major Accounts District Manager from March 2011 to April 2013.

Earlier in their career, Connie was the Human Resources Manager at Smith Sport Optics from June 2005 to March 2008.

Overall, Connie Washington has a diverse and extensive work experience in human resources, showcasing their expertise in talent management, diversity and inclusion, and HR consulting.

Connie Washington has an extensive education history and various certifications. Connie obtained their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management from Western Governors University in 2018. Prior to that, they earned a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Management and Leadership from the same university in 2016. Connie also holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, which they completed at Western Governors University from 2012 to 2013.

In terms of their earlier education, Connie attended Weber State University from 1982 to 1985, where they acquired an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) degree in General Sales, Merchandising, and Related Marketing Operations.

Furthermore, Connie has obtained several certifications to enhance their professional skills and knowledge. In April 2015, they achieved the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Connie also holds the SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) certification from the HR Certification Institute. In addition, Connie has completed the Leading with Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Certificate from the University of Utah in February 2021. Connie has further expanded their expertise by acquiring certifications in Unconscious Bias and Delivering Employee Feedback from LinkedIn in September 2021 and July 2022, respectively.