La'Vasia Burford

La'Vasia Burford, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. La'Vasia started their career as an Accounts Representative at The Consultant Group, P.C., where they maintained relationships with physicians and handled patient billing. La'Vasia then joined Tennessee Oncology as an Accounts Representative, managing physicians' accounts receivable and communicating with insurance providers.

In 2006, La'Vasia transitioned into the field of human resources, working as a Benefits Administrator at LBMC Employment Partners. There, they assisted employees with benefit inquiries, managed the renewal process for insurance policies, and ensured compliance with paperwork processing.

La'Vasia later joined OHL as a Human Resources Coordinator, where they supported corporate HR functions such as recruitment, training, and benefits. La'Vasia also contributed to the implementation of PLMS and ATS systems and provided staffing support.

In 2010, La'Vasia took on the role of HR Specialist at Volt Workforce Solutions, working on a contract basis for Cricket Communications. La'Vasia managed various HR functions, including onboarding, employee status changes, exit interviews, and performance improvement plans. La'Vasia also assisted employees with inquiries regarding employment, policies, benefits, payroll, and training.

La'Vasia joined YMCA of Middle Tennessee in 2010 and held various HR roles. La'Vasia served as a People Services Field Specialist, District Human Resource Director, and Regional Human Resource Director. La'Vasia'sresponsibilities included employee relations, recruiting, performance management, compensation, policy interpretations, investigations, and terminations. La'Vasia was also instrumental in establishing successful Employee Resource Groups and provided support and guidance to their leaders.

Currently, La'Vasia holds the position of Director of People Operations at Saga Education, starting in 2023. This role involves overseeing HR functions and implementing strategies to support employee engagement and development.

Overall, La'Vasia Burford's work experience demonstrates their comprehensive knowledge and expertise in human resources, with a focus on employee relations, performance management, recruitment, and benefits administration. La'Vasia'sMBA education and diverse background in different industries contribute to their well-rounded skill set.

La'Vasia Burford holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Health Care Administration & Planning from Tennessee State University. La'Vasia also has a Certificate in Health Care Administration & Planning from Meharry Medical College. La'Vasia later pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Phoenix. Additionally, they have obtained certifications in areas such as Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter from AIRS powered by ADP and a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education, obtained in 2022 and 2021 respectively.