Chequana Waters, Sphr
About Chequana Waters, Sphr
Chequana Waters, SPHR, is an experienced HR specialist currently serving as a Senior Associate in HRIS at FINRA. With over a decade of HR experience and a background in interior design, she combines her expertise in human resources with a passion for design.
Work at FINRA
Chequana Waters currently serves as a Senior Associate in HRIS at FINRA, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on human resources information systems, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of HR operations. Prior to this, she worked as a Senior Associate in HR Relationship Management at FINRA from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, since 2021, she has been functioning as an HR Specialist in Employee & Manager Advising, where she provides guidance and support to employees and managers within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Chequana Waters holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Human Resource Management from Temple University. She also studied Interior Design at the New York School of Interior Design, where she achieved a Basic Interior Design (BID) certification. Currently, she is pursuing further studies in Interior Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Waters holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification, which signifies her advanced expertise in HR management.
Background in Human Resources
With over a decade of experience in human resources, Chequana Waters has developed a strong foundation in various HR roles. Her career includes positions such as Recruitment Coordinator at XpresSpa and Allegis Global Solutions, where she worked with American Express. She also served as a Talent Acquisition Contractor at National Grid. Her diverse experiences have equipped her with skills in employee advising, recruitment, and HR relationship management.
Experience in Interior Design
Chequana Waters combines her HR expertise with a passion for interior design. She studied Interior Design at both the New York School of Interior Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology. This unique blend of skills allows her to approach her work with a creative perspective, enhancing her contributions in both fields.