Dechelle Damien, Shrm Cp
About Dechelle Damien, Shrm Cp
Dechelle Damien, SHRM-CP, serves as the Director of Human Resources at Abra, a position she has held since 2022. With a background in human resources and executive assistance, she previously worked at Serengeti Asset Management and CBRE, among other organizations.
Current Role at Abra
Dechelle Damien serves as the Director of Human Resources at Abra, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing HR functions and strategies within the organization. Her focus includes talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational development. Based in New York, United States, she has contributed to the company's HR initiatives for two years.
Previous Experience at Serengeti Asset Management
Prior to her current role, Dechelle Damien worked as the Director of Human Resources at Serengeti Asset Management from 2013 to 2022. During her nine-year tenure, she managed various HR responsibilities, including recruitment, employee relations, and performance management. Her experience in this position helped shape her expertise in human resources management.
Experience at CBRE and Glocap Search
Dechelle Damien began her career as an Executive Assistant at CBRE, where she worked from 2001 to 2011 for ten years in New York, NY. Following this role, she served as an Executive Assistant at Glocap Search for six months in 2013. These positions provided her with foundational administrative skills and insights into the corporate environment.
Educational Background in Theater and Psychology
Dechelle Damien studied at the New World School of the Arts/University of Florida, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Theatre/Theater from 1994 to 1998. Additionally, she attended Florida International University from 1990 to 1993, majoring in Theater with a minor in Psychology. This educational background has contributed to her communication and interpersonal skills in her HR roles.