Danny Howell, Chrp
About Danny Howell, Chrp
Danny Howell is a Human Resources Technician with extensive experience in HR roles across various companies. He has a background in management and sales, and he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities from York University.
Current Role at Cascades
Danny Howell serves as a Human Resources Technician at Cascades, a position he has held since 2020 in Scarborough, Ontario. In this role, he is responsible for creating monthly HR reports that cover key statistics related to Health and Safety, production, maintenance, and overtime hours. He also manages Covid-19 policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and advising employees on related matters. Additionally, he oversees the relationship with temporary staffing agencies, including scheduling and timesheet approvals.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to his current role, Danny Howell worked at Cascades as a Human Resources Summer Intern in 2019 for four months. He also has experience in various managerial and supervisory roles at Cleo, where he worked as an Assistant Manager and Shift Supervisor. His background includes organizing company events and leading projects such as the Pay Equity Project, which involves data mining and job ranking to address gender discrepancies.
Education and Professional Development
Danny Howell earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Humanities/Humanistic Studies from York University, where he studied from 2011 to 2018. He also completed a program in Human Resource Management at Georgian College from 2018 to 2019. In pursuit of professional certification, he completed the CKE2 exam, which is a step towards obtaining the Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation.
Early Career and Additional Roles
Danny Howell began his career in retail and administrative roles, including positions as a Sales Associate at Mexx Canada Company and OfficeMax Grand & Toy. He also worked as a Receptionist at Alternative Physiotherapy from 2012 to 2015. His early experiences provided a foundation in customer service and operational management, which he later applied in human resources.