Theresa Denton, MBA, Mshr
About Theresa Denton, MBA, Mshr
Theresa Denton, MBA, MSHR, is a Human Resources Business Partner at Emerson with a background in strategic HR planning and extensive experience in various leadership roles at Target.
Current Position at Emerson
Theresa Denton currently serves as a Human Resources Business Partner at Emerson. In this role, she focuses on talent development, fostering collaboration in agile work teams, and ensuring effective HR strategies are in place. She brings extensive experience from previous roles within the company and other organizations to address the human resources needs and goals of the firm.
Previous Roles at Emerson
Before becoming a Human Resources Business Partner at Emerson, Theresa Denton served as an HR Strategic Planner in 2021 for four months. Her role as an HR Strategic Planner involved developing and implementing strategies that aligned with the company's long-term business goals.
Experience at Target
Theresa Denton has a diverse background with several positions at Target. She worked as a Store Director from 2018 to 2019, overseeing store operations and management. Prior to that, she was a Salesfloor Executive Team Leader from 2015 to 2018 and a Logistics Executive Team Leader from 2013 to 2015 in the Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area. These roles equipped her with managerial skills and deep insights into retail operations.
Education and Certifications
Theresa Denton holds a Master of Science - MS in Human Resources and an MBA from Robert Morris University, achieved from 2019 to 2021. She also studied Business Administration, Hospitality Management & Entrepreneurship at Ashland University, earning a Bachelor of Science from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she studied Chinese Language at Providence University for 11 months in 2013. Denton is a certified leader of Inclusion and Equity in Organization, which supports her HR expertise.
Roles in Hospitality and Earlier Career
Early in her career, Theresa Denton worked at Hyatt Regency in the Greater Pittsburgh Area as a Greeter, Barista, and In-Room Dining Server from 2012 to 2013. These roles helped her develop customer service and hospitality management skills, laying a strong foundation for her subsequent positions in human resources and management.