Dana Schultz
About Dana Schultz
Dana Schultz serves as the Assistant Vice President of Organizational Design and Development at Target, where she focuses on organizational design, change management, and employee relations. With a background in human relations and communications, she has over a decade of experience in various roles within the company, supporting team member satisfaction and talent planning.
Current Role at Target
Dana Schultz currently serves as the Human Resources Manager for the Merchandising division at Target, a position held since 2013. In this role, she oversees team member satisfaction surveys and manages talent planning initiatives, including performance appraisals and succession planning. She supports over 300 team members, ensuring effective organizational practices and employee engagement within the division.
Previous Experience at Target
Prior to her current role, Dana Schultz held several positions at Target. She worked as an Associate Recruiter from 2006 to 2008, where she gained foundational experience in recruitment processes. She later served as a Senior Campus Recruiter from 2011 to 2013, focusing on talent acquisition strategies. Additionally, she was an Organizational Effectiveness - Six Sigma Business Partner from 2010 to 2011, contributing to process improvement initiatives within the organization.
Work Experience Outside of Target
Dana Schultz also worked outside of Target as a Client Account Manager from 2008 to 2010 in Iowa City, Iowa. This role allowed her to develop client management skills and broaden her professional experience in organizational settings.
Education and Qualifications
Dana Schultz earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Relations and Communications from the University of Iowa. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree from the same institution. Her academic background supports her expertise in organizational design, change management, and employee relations.
Expertise in Organizational Design and Development
In her current role and previous positions, Dana Schultz has developed expertise in organizational design and alignment, change management, and addressing employee relations issues. Her work focuses on enhancing team dynamics and ensuring effective organizational structures within the companies she has served.