Lana Hinds
About Lana Hinds
Lana Hinds is a Training and Leadership Development Specialist at Milliken & Company and has extensive experience in student involvement and organizational development. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a Marketing Concentration from the University of South Florida and a Master's Degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina.
Current Role at Milliken & Company
Lana Hinds serves as a Training and Leadership Development Specialist at Milliken & Company, a position she has held since 2022. Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, she focuses on enhancing employee training programs and leadership development initiatives. Her responsibilities include researching trends and benchmarks in the industry to recommend innovative solutions tailored to learning and development needs. She also facilitates both in-person and virtual classroom workshops, contributing to the professional growth of employees within the organization.
Professional Experience at USC Upstate
Lana Hinds has been the Associate Director for Student Involvement at USC Upstate since 2016. In this role, she oversees student organizations and fraternity and sorority life, providing guidance and support to enhance student engagement. Her experience in higher education spans several years, allowing her to develop programs that foster student involvement and community building on campus.
Educational Background
Lana Hinds earned her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from the University of South Florida, studying from 2010 to 2015. She later pursued a Master's Degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs at the University of South Carolina, completing her studies from 2016 to 2018. This educational foundation supports her expertise in training, leadership development, and student engagement.
Previous Positions and Internships
Before her current roles, Lana Hinds worked as a Marketing Operations Coordinator at Bisk Education from 2015 to 2016. She also gained experience as a Graduate Intern for Fraternity and Sorority Life Programs at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis in 2017. These positions contributed to her understanding of marketing operations and student life programming.
Program Development and Management
In her professional roles, Lana Hinds has developed and managed an annual employee recognition program, showcasing her ability to implement initiatives that promote engagement and appreciation within organizations. Her focus on program development reflects her commitment to fostering a positive work environment and enhancing employee morale.