Danielle M. F.
About Danielle M. F.
Danielle M. F. serves as the DEI Corporate HQ Program Manager Business Partner at Advance Auto Parts, where she focuses on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. With extensive experience in human resources and strategic business planning, she has held various leadership roles in healthcare and education, and possesses dual national certifications in human resources.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Danielle M. F. serves as the DEI Corporate HQ Program Manager Business Partner at Advance Auto Parts. She has held this position since 2022. In her role, she focuses on cultivating a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the organization. She executes and leads the development of targeted strategies that drive DEI initiatives across various business segments, including Marketing & Merchandising, Finance, and Information Technology.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Danielle M. F. has extensive experience in the healthcare sector. She worked as the Director of Marketing and Business Development at South Texas Regional Medical Center from 2007 to 2010. Following this role, she served as the Director of Human Resources & Employee Health at Laredo Medical Center from 2006 to 2022, accumulating 16 years of experience in the Laredo, Texas area. Her background in healthcare has provided her with valuable insights into human resources and strategic business planning.
Education and Expertise
Danielle M. F. holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with concentrations in Marketing and Management from Texas A&M International University, where she studied International Trade. She also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing from the same institution. Additionally, she has dual national certifications as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and a Certified SHRM-CP. She has been studying for the Certified Professional of Human Resources designation since 2012 and has been pursuing SHRM-CP certification since 2014.
Teaching Experience
Danielle M. F. has experience in education, having worked as a Career & Technology Business Composite Instructor at United Independent School District from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, she served as a CASA Graduate & Undergraduate Tutor at Texas A&M International University from 2001 to 2003. This teaching background complements her expertise in human resources and business development.
Skills and Professional Focus
Danielle M. F. possesses a range of skills that include Leadership & Organizational Training Development, Reward & Retention Programs, Financial Management, Workforce Planning, Full-cycle Recruitment, and Employee Relations. Her professional focus is on building a safe and inclusive work environment where diversity is valued and represented. She aims to cultivate core values of DEI through authentic business partnerships on a global scale.