Whitney Proffitt
About Whitney Proffitt
Whitney Proffitt serves as the Vice President and Head of Human Resources at Access Holdings, where she oversees human resources strategies for a private equity firm. She has extensive experience in human resources, having worked at notable firms such as Bain Capital and Cambridge Associates.
Current Role at Access Holdings
Whitney Proffitt serves as Vice President and Head of Human Resources at Access Holdings. She has held this position since 2021 and is based in Baltimore, Maryland. In her role, she oversees human resources strategies for the firm, which manages a portfolio valued at $2.1 billion. Proffitt plays a significant role in the integration and restructuring of human capital functions at portfolio companies following acquisitions.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Proffitt worked at Bain Capital as Human Resources Manager from 2017 to 2021, where she contributed to various HR initiatives over a four-year period. She also held the position of Human Resources Director at Bain Capital for three months in 2021. Her earlier experience includes multiple roles at Cambridge Associates, where she served as Global Campus Recruiter and Manager of Global Campus Recruiting, as well as Senior Global Campus Recruiter.
Educational Background
Whitney Proffitt earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from James Madison University, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. Prior to that, she completed her high school education at Douglas Freeman High School from 2001 to 2005. Her academic background laid the foundation for her career in human resources and recruitment.
Early Career and Internships
Proffitt began her career with various internships and entry-level positions. She worked as a Sports Media Relations Student Employee at James Madison University from 2006 to 2008 and as a Communications Intern at the Colonial Athletic Association from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, she gained experience as a Football Recruiting & PR Intern at James Madison University from 2006 to 2009, which contributed to her understanding of recruitment and public relations.
Recruitment and Human Resources Roles
In the early stages of her career, Proffitt held several roles focused on recruitment and human resources. She worked as a Recruiting Coordinator at Harris Williams from 2009 to 2012 and later as a Human Resources Specialist from 2012 to 2013. These positions provided her with valuable experience in managing recruitment processes and human resources functions.