DeShawn Barrett

DeShawn Barrett has over 15 years of experience in Human Resources and Talent Development. From 2002 to 2007, they held various roles at COA Cheer & Dance, including Senior Staffing Coordinator, Staffing Coordinator, Staffing Assistant, and Instructional Programs Assistant. In 2007, they joined Limited Brands, where they held the role of Senior HR Generalist at Victoria's Secret PINK, University Relations Recruiter, and Senior HR Coordinator at Mast Industries. In 2014, they moved to ADP, where they held the role of Client HR Business Partner. From 2015 to 2019, they worked at PowerReviews as Director of People, Sr. Talent Management Business Partner, and HR Manager. In 2019, they joined The Marketing Store, North America as Director of HR Business Partner. Most recently, in 2021, they joined SpotHero as Director of Talent Development.

DeShawn Barrett's education history includes a Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communications from Northern Illinois University, which they obtained between 1997 and 2001. In 2012, they completed a Professional in Human Resources Certificate Program from DePaul University. Additionally, DeShawn has obtained several certifications, including a SHRM-CP from SHRM in 2015, a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) from the HR Certification Institute in 2012, a Crucial Conversations Certified Trainer from VitalSmarts in 2013, Succeeding in a New Role By Managing Up from LinkedIn in 2020, Communicating Employee Rewards from LinkedIn in 2021, and Psychological Safety: Clear Blocks to Innovation, Collaboration, and Risk-Taking from LinkedIn in 2022.