Dana Jarvis resume highlights 10+ years of work in learning & development, performance management, organizational development and talent management.

1. Dana E. Jarvis, MPA, MSW
412.855.5369 * djarv4@gmail.com * http://www.linkedin.com/in/danajarvis * I am willing to relocate.
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT LEADER
U.S. Marine Corps Veteran · Strategic Human Resources Expertise · Management Consulting Professional
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
University of Pittsburgh: Master of Public Administration (MPA), 3.80 GPA, Pittsburgh, PA 2001
University of Pittsburgh: Master of Social Work (MSW), 3.80 GPA, Pittsburgh, PA 2001
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Instructor/Adjunct Professor of Leadership and Management 2004-Present
Duquesne University, Palumbo * Donahue School of Business, Pittsburgh, PA
Instructed over 1,000 leaders in the U.S. Military, Fortune 500s and large nonprofit organizations
Produced 50+ courses in leadership and business within the Blackboard Learning Management System
Utilized the ADDIE (Assess, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate) Model to create meaningful courses
Deployed Blended Learning Approaches to consistently inspire students within diverse business topics
Engaged Adult Learning Principles throughout all courses to energize the learning environment
Infused variations of the Kirkpatrick Learning Evaluation Model to assess student performance
Human Resources Director 2007-2008
Auberle, Pittsburgh, PA
Managed a team of 5 Human Resources professionals focused on both administrative and strategic HR goals
Re-engineered Auberle University with over 50 courses, focused on diverse training in mission critical areas
Developed a 360-Degree Leadership Feedback tool to increase leadership core competencies
Streamlined and improved the Performance Management System deployed to over 220 employees annually
Created a Balanced Scorecard to track and analyze 12 Integrated Human Resource Goals
Served and made an impact on the organization-wide Executive Team in a high level decision-making role
Human Resources Director 2004-2007
Snavely Forest Products, Pittsburgh, PA
Established and led a new Corporate University and Leadership Initiative across the business enterprise
Coached General Managers and Operations Managers on employee-focused challenges and opportunities
Designed and developed the company’s first Performance Management System to leverage business results
Trained employees on DMSI’s Agility software solution, as a member of the Software Conversion Team
Appointed Co-Chairperson of the company-wide Strategic Planning Team with an emphasis on growth
Led the Employee Engagement Initiative, action planning and follow-up across the United States
Management Consultant/Manager of Project Services 2001-2004
The Hill Group, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
Created and managed a Supervisory Training Program for a $30M public sector organization
Provided leadership insights for a values project with a $39B financial services company
Led a Market Analysis Study for a $2B telecom company, strengthening their sales decision-making model
Managed a Multi-Organizational Shared Services Study with a projected annual savings of $470,000
Worked with diverse consulting teams to accelerate regional economic development and growth
Collaborated with consultants on Performance and Diagnostic Assessment Projects for Fortune 500s
CAREER NOTES
Along with my professional experiences above, I have also served in the U.S. Marine Corps and have delivered
results as a Resident Director, Veteran Career Coach and Regional Organizational Development Consultant.
Additionally, I am a published author who has spoken at international conferences on employee engagement and
managing virtual teams. My management and leadership models focus on diversity, values and leadership.