Shanna Dews
About Shanna Dews
Shanna Dews is an Executive Business Partner at Workato, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in human resources and administration, having held various roles at the University of Virginia from 2011 to 2021.
Current Role at Workato
Shanna Dews serves as an Executive Business Partner at Workato, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for various administrative and operational tasks that support the company's executive team. Dews has organized and moderated meet-and-greet sessions for new hires, facilitating their integration into the company. She also partners with external vendors to design and maintain company swag, enhancing the organization's branding efforts. Additionally, she serves as an Administrator in the Navan travel platform, where she assists with executive and employee travel arrangements and reporting.
Previous Experience at University of Virginia
Shanna Dews has a substantial background at the University of Virginia, where she held several roles over a span of ten years. She began her career there as an OR Scheduling Coordinator from 2011 to 2013. Following this, she worked as a Human Resources Associate from 2013 to 2015. Dews then advanced to the position of Assistant Director of Human Resources in the Department of Athletics, serving from 2015 to 2021. Her experience in these roles has provided her with a strong foundation in human resources and operational management.
Education and Academic Background
Shanna Dews has pursued her education at two institutions. She studied at Piedmont Virginia Community College, where she earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in 2009. She then continued her studies at the University of Virginia, achieving a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature/Letters in 2011. This academic background has equipped her with strong communication and analytical skills.
Skills and Contributions
In her professional roles, Shanna Dews has demonstrated a range of skills and contributions. She served as a purchasing liaison for Go-To-Market teams, utilizing software such as Coupa, Expent, and Divvy to streamline purchasing processes. Dews also helped design and implement a Jira ticketing system for the Admin team, enhancing efficiency in managing administrative requests. Her initiatives reflect her commitment to improving operational workflows and supporting team effectiveness.