Anna Blanton, Shrm Scp
About Anna Blanton, Shrm Scp
Anna Blanton is a Human Resources Director with extensive experience in workforce planning and employee engagement. She has a strong background in Latin American HR operations and specializes in performance management and leadership development.
Current Role as Human Resources Director
Anna Blanton serves as the Human Resources Director at Milliken & Company, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she plays a key part in Workforce Planning, ensuring that human resources align with the company's strategic objectives. Her focus is on optimizing talent utilization to meet organizational goals. Blanton is also actively involved in Employee Engagement initiatives, which aim to enhance job satisfaction and improve retention rates within the company.
Experience at Milliken & Company
Anna Blanton has a significant history with Milliken & Company, having worked there in various capacities. She began as an HR Generalist from 2014 to 2016, where she gained foundational experience in human resources. Following this role, she served as the HR Manager for the Chemical Division from 2016 to 2019, managing HR operations and contributing to the company's HR strategies. Since 2019, she has continued her career at Milliken as the Human Resources Director.
Educational Background
Anna Blanton studied at Wofford College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Intercultural Studies for Business and Spanish from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, she attended the School for International Training, further enhancing her knowledge and skills in international human resources and cultural dynamics.
Expertise in Human Resources
Blanton possesses extensive experience in Latin American Human Resources, managing HR operations across diverse cultural and regulatory environments. She specializes in Performance Management, implementing systems to evaluate and enhance employee performance effectively. Her expertise also includes Sales Compensation, where she ensures competitive and equitable pay structures that align with company goals. Furthermore, she focuses on Leadership Development, fostering growth and advancement opportunities for employees.
Previous Experience in HR and Logistics
Before her tenure at Milliken & Company, Anna Blanton worked at Southern States Packaging as an Export Logistics Coordinator from 2011 to 2014. This role provided her with valuable experience in logistics and operations, contributing to her comprehensive skill set in human resources and organizational management.