Shannon Herge
About Shannon Herge
Shannon Herge is the Manager of Diversity Partnerships at FranklinCovey, with a background in human resource management and extensive experience in various roles within the company.
Current Role at FranklinCovey
Shannon Herge serves as the Manager of Diversity Partnerships at FranklinCovey since 2021. In this role, she develops and executes diversity recruitment strategies aimed at enhancing the company's engagement with diverse communities. Her responsibilities include providing leadership and guidance on diversity strategy to both recruiters and business stakeholders. Her strong background in public speaking complements her role, allowing her to effectively communicate and advocate for diversity initiatives within the organization.
Previous Positions at FranklinCovey
Before her current role, Shannon Herge held several positions at FranklinCovey. From 2016 to 2021, she worked as a Recruiter, focusing on talent acquisition strategies. Prior to that, she served as an Education Quality Partner from 2014 to 2016 in the Wichita, Kansas area, ensuring the quality of educational programs. She also worked as a Project Manager from 2013 to 2014 in Knoxville, Tennessee, handling project-based assignments and operational tasks.
Past Employment
Shannon Herge has had varied roles outside FranklinCovey as well. She worked at The Pampered Chef as an Independent Consultant from 2012 to 2013, helping clients with cooking products and recipes in the Wichita, Kansas area. Additionally, she managed The Castle Inn Riverside from 2010 to 2013, where she was responsible for overall management in Wichita's 1155 N. River Blvd.
Educational Background
Shannon Herge has a robust educational background. She earned a Master of Science (MS) in Human Resource Management from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville in 2014. She also holds two bachelor's degrees from Wichita State University: a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Administration and Management, General, completed in 2012, and a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, completed in 2013.
Technical Skills
In her current role, Shannon Herge utilizes her expertise in both Microsoft Suite and Google Suite to enhance operational efficiency. These technical skills are essential for managing a variety of tasks, from creating effective presentations to analyzing data and maintaining collaborative workflows.