Debbie Burkett
About Debbie Burkett
Debbie Burkett serves as the National Talent Operations Manager and Project Executive Talent Operations at DPR Construction, where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in talent management and leadership consulting, she focuses on aligning talent operations with business goals and enhancing employee development within the construction industry.
Work at DPR Construction
Debbie Burkett has been serving as the National Talent Operations Manager and Project Executive Talent Operations at DPR Construction since 2022. Based in Orlando, Florida, she oversees enterprise strategic initiatives that align talent operations with the broader business goals of the organization. Her role involves managing the Technical Skills Training Project Team, which focuses on improving technical competencies across the organization. Additionally, she leads the Travelers Mobility Project Team, which aims to enhance employee mobility and experience within the company.
Previous Experience
Before joining DPR Construction, Debbie Burkett held various roles in talent management and human resources. She worked as a Talent Management and Leadership Consultant at S. I. Goldman Company Inc./CSUSA from 1999 to 2002. She also served as the State Conference Registrar for HR Florida State Council, Inc. from 2020 to 2023. In 2019, she was an HR Management Consultant at Seawright & Associates. Earlier in her career, she worked as an Executive Assistant at Orangewood Church from 2012 to 2015 and as a Human Resources Director at S. I. Goldman Company Inc./CSUSA from 1997 to 1999.
Education and Expertise
Debbie Burkett studied at Rollins College, where she achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Behavior. She is currently pursuing a Master of Human Resources (MHR) at Rollins College, a program she began in 2020. Her educational background supports her focus on developing leadership and learning initiatives aimed at fostering growth within the construction industry.
Leadership and Strategic Initiatives
In her current role, Debbie Burkett plays a key part in cross-functional corporate services, integrating talent management with organizational development strategies. She focuses on developing leadership and learning initiatives that contribute to the growth of the construction industry. Her leadership in managing project teams demonstrates her commitment to enhancing employee skills and experiences within the organization.