Michelle O'donnell
About Michelle O'donnell
Michelle O'Donnell serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at Advanced Wireless Communications, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at companies such as Digital River and Hawkins, Inc. She holds a Bachelor's degree in International Business from St. Cloud State University and has a strong background in HR management and organizational development.
Current Role at Advanced Wireless Communications
Michelle O'Donnell serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at Advanced Wireless Communications. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's HR strategies and operations in Lakeville, Minnesota. In her role, she focuses on enhancing employee engagement and aligning HR practices with organizational goals.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, O'Donnell accumulated extensive experience in various HR positions. She worked at Digital River, Inc. as Group Vice President of Global Human Resources from 2001 to 2014, where she led HR operations for the company and its subsidiaries. She also served as Human Resources Director at Hawkins, Inc. from 2014 to 2020, where she played a key role in supporting significant revenue growth.
Education and Academic Background
Michelle O'Donnell studied at St. Cloud State University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree with a concentration in International Business. This educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of global human resources management.
Achievements in Human Resources Management
Throughout her career, O'Donnell has achieved notable successes in human resources management. At Hawkins, Inc., she successfully supported revenue growth from $400 million to $540 million and led the talent and recruitment strategy during three acquisitions, increasing the employee base from 300 to 700. Additionally, she influenced the executive team at Digital River to adopt new practices that transformed the company culture.
Consulting Experience and Compliance Management
In 2021, O'Donnell worked as a Human Resources Consultant at Optima Advisory, LLC for 11 months. During her tenure at Lifetouch National School Studios, she responded to EEOC charges and ensured compliance with HR policies. She also managed a team of HR Administrators, overseeing various benefits programs and HRIS data maintenance.