Mikaela Young
About Mikaela Young
Mikaela Young is a Human Resources Generalist at Red Monkey Foods, Inc., where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Master’s Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Missouri State University and has facilitated various training sessions and employee engagement programs to enhance workplace culture.
Work at Red Monkey Foods
Mikaela Young has been employed as a Human Resources Generalist at Red Monkey Foods, Inc. since 2019. In this role, she has facilitated training sessions focused on effective communication and conflict resolution for employees. Young has played a significant role in the recruitment and onboarding process, successfully bringing over 50 new employees into the organization. She has also developed and implemented employee engagement programs aimed at enhancing workplace culture. Additionally, she participated in the redesign of the performance evaluation process to better align with the company's organizational goals and organized diversity and inclusion workshops to foster a more inclusive work environment.
Education and Expertise
Mikaela Young earned her Master’s Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Missouri State University, where she studied from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Freed-Hardeman University, completing her studies from 2012 to 2016. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in human behavior and organizational dynamics, which she applies in her current role in human resources.
Background
Before joining Red Monkey Foods, Inc., Mikaela Young gained experience in various roles. She worked as a Graduate Assistant at Missouri State University in the Health Profession Scholars Program from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she served as an Online Independent Consultant at Appen for four months in 2016. Young also interned at Mercy as a Human Resources/Employee Health Intern from 2017 to 2018 in the Springfield, Missouri area. These positions contributed to her skill set in human resources and organizational development.
Achievements in Employee Engagement
At Red Monkey Foods, Inc., Mikaela Young has made notable contributions to employee engagement. She has developed and implemented programs designed to enhance workplace culture, which have positively impacted employee satisfaction and retention. Her efforts in organizing diversity and inclusion workshops further demonstrate her commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. These initiatives reflect her expertise in fostering employee engagement and aligning HR practices with organizational goals.