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Rodney Byrd

Founding Member and Human Resources Manager at Roasting Plant Coffee

Rodney Byrd has extensive work experience in the field of human resources and consulting. Rodney is currently working as a Customer Service Representative at Tree House Brewing Company. Prior to this, they held the position of Human Resources Consultant at Rodney D. Byrd, Human Resources Consultant.

Rodney also has significant experience as a Founding Member and Human Resources Manager at Roasting Plant Coffee, where they played a key role in the development and launch of a new retail coffeehouse concept. Rodney managed various aspects of human resources, including strategy development, policy management, recruitment, and compensation.

In addition, Rodney served as a Member of the Board of Directors at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Alumni Association, where they held the position of Vice President for Leadership Development. Rodney actively participated in programs, services, and advocacy initiatives to support the organization and its members.

Earlier in their career, Rodney worked as a Human Resources Business Partner at Third Sector New England, providing HR support to various projects across the country. Rodney also served as a Human Resources Manager at the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, where they recruited and resolved complex HR issues for the biomedical research laboratory.

Rodney has diverse experience as a Human Resources Generalist and Consultant at Rodney Byrd Consultant, where they provided HR and organizational development solutions to clients in different sectors.

Furthermore, Rodney worked as an Executive Recruiter at Isaacson Miller, conducting full-cycle executive searches for clients in the higher education and non-profit sectors. Rodney scoped and documented organizational requirements, sourced candidates, and managed the hiring process.

Rodney's early career included roles as a Senior Human Resources Administrator at Harvard Medical School, where they delivered HR services to academic research and administrative departments, and as the Director of Operations and Human Resources at Care Resources, where they managed HR functions and oversaw the agency's operations.

Overall, Rodney Byrd has a strong background in human resources, consulting, and organizational development, with experience in various industries.

Rodney Byrd holds a Masters degree in Counseling and Higher Education Administration from the University of Southern California. Rodney also earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. In addition, Rodney received certification in Massage Therapy from the Massage Institute of New England. It is unclear when they attended these institutions or when they completed their degrees.

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Timeline

  • Founding Member and Human Resources Manager

    January, 2004 - present