Shaena Levin
About Shaena Levin
Shaena Levin is a Benefits Manager at Acreage Holdings, bringing extensive experience in human resources and benefits management from previous roles at Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and YPO. She has a strong background in negotiating benefits rates, implementing new systems, and enhancing employee benefit offerings.
Current Role at Acreage Holdings
Shaena Levin serves as the Benefits Manager at Acreage Holdings, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing employee benefits programs and ensuring compliance with regulations. Her focus includes managing benefit offerings and enhancing employee options, contributing to the overall employee experience within the organization.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Shaena Levin has extensive experience in human resources, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She was a Benefits Analyst at Southwest Airlines from 2008 to 2015, where she managed employee benefits and implemented significant changes to benefit plans. Prior to that, she worked as a Refund Specialist and in Refund Accounting Cargo at American Airlines from 1999 to 2007, gaining valuable insights into customer service and financial operations.
Consulting and Freelance Work
From 2019 to 2021, Shaena Levin worked as a Senior Benefits Consultant at YPO, providing expert advice on benefits management. During the same period, she also operated as a Freelance HR Professional, offering her services remotely. This experience allowed her to develop tailored solutions for various clients, enhancing her expertise in benefits administration and human resources.
Education and Academic Background
Shaena Levin studied at Texas Woman's University, where she earned a Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) with a focus on English and Government from 2009 to 2012. She also attended The University of Alabama for one year in 1991 to 1992. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation for her career in human resources and benefits management.
Achievements in Benefits Management
Throughout her career, Shaena Levin has achieved notable successes in benefits management. She successfully negotiated lower benefits rates with a union, resulting in reduced company spending. Additionally, she created a centralized Leave of Absence management system, which streamlined processes and significantly reduced man hours. Her efforts in implementing new benefit brokers and plan changes have also contributed to improved employee options and satisfaction.