Perish Shaffer

Perish Shaffer is an experienced professional with a diverse background in human resources and project management. Currently serving as a Human Resource Team Manager at Smith+Nephew since December 2021, Perish supports the implementation of Workday and provides compliance guidance to managers and employees. Perish's military experience as a Major/Combat Engineer in the US Army has included leading training initiatives focused on safety and risk management. Previous roles include Project Manager at View, Inc., where Perish coordinated project milestones and maintained documentation, and a management position at Luxottica Global RX Operations, which saw a significant increase in customer service through process improvements. Perish has also held various supervisory and project management roles at FedEx Freight, showcasing strong operational and financial management skills. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Public Administration from Excelsior University and a Master of Public Administration with an emphasis on Health Care Management from Grand Canyon University.