Dadrien T. Barnes
About Dadrien T. Barnes
Dadrien T. Barnes serves as the Director of Culture & Development at Boom Supersonic, where he has successfully redesigned the employee onboarding experience, improving productivity for new hires. He holds an M.B.A. from The Ohio State University and has extensive experience in human resources and organizational development.
Current Role at Boom Supersonic
Dadrien T. Barnes serves as the Director of Culture & Development at Boom Supersonic. In this role, he has led a cross-functional team to redesign the employee onboarding experience, achieving a 30% reduction in the time to productivity for new hires. His current position has been held since 2022 and is conducted in a remote capacity.
Previous Experience at Boom Supersonic
Prior to his current role, Dadrien T. Barnes worked at Boom Supersonic as the Senior Manager of Learning, Development & DEI from 2021 to 2022. During his tenure, he focused on enhancing learning and development initiatives within the organization.
Professional Background
Dadrien T. Barnes has extensive experience in human resources and organizational development. He worked at Ford Motor Company in various roles, including Global Change Management Lead from 2017 to 2019 and Human Resources Business Partner from 2019 to 2021. His experience also includes serving as Compliance & Training Manager at Y-12 National Security Complex from 2012 to 2015.
Education and Qualifications
Dadrien T. Barnes holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from The Ohio State University. He also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His educational background supports his expertise in business management and human resources.
Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Dadrien T. Barnes has made significant contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within organizations. He developed a comprehensive DEI strategy that was integrated into core HR processes, leading to increased employee engagement scores. Additionally, he authored a white paper on inclusive leadership's impact on organizational performance, published in a leading HR journal.