Denval Lawrence, MBA Hrm
About Denval Lawrence, MBA Hrm
Denval Lawrence is a Workday Junior HCM Solutions Architect at Yale University, specializing in Workday configuration and data analysis. He also teaches at Southern Connecticut State University and co-founded the Lean-In Mentorship Program at Yale, which received the 2019 Visionary Award.
Work at Yale University
Denval Lawrence has been employed at Yale University since 2020 as a Workday Junior HCM Solutions Architect in HR Innovation and Strategic Support. In this role, he specializes in Workday configuration, data analysis, and architecture, focusing on Human Capital Management (HCM), Security, and Total Rewards. He acts as the Solutions Architect for the CorVel Worker's Compensation Workday Implementation Project and serves as the Lead Solutions Architect for the Bright Horizons Ed Assist Tuition Assistance Workday Implementation Project. Additionally, he facilitates requirements gathering for various system integrations.
Education and Expertise
Denval Lawrence holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resource Management from the Jack Welch Management Institute. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Studies with a focus on Exercise Science, Wellness, and Health Service Administration from Southern Connecticut State University. His expertise includes Workday configuration, data analysis, and architecture, particularly in HCM, Security, and Total Rewards.
Teaching Experience at Southern Connecticut State University
Denval Lawrence serves as an Adjunct Professor of Management at Southern Connecticut State University since 2019. His teaching role is aimed at inspiring and influencing future business leaders in Connecticut. He also previously taught at the university as a Community Coordinator and served as an Honors College Resident Advisor.
Professional Background
Denval Lawrence has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles primarily in human resources and recruitment. He was a Campus Recruiter and later a Global Talent Acquisition Recruiter at Verizon Wireless from 2012 to 2016. He also worked as a Candidate Recruiting Specialist at Yale University from 2016 to 2018. Prior to his corporate roles, he served as the Head Basketball Coach at L.W. Beecher Museum Magnet School from 2011 to 2013.
Achievements and Initiatives
Denval Lawrence co-founded the Lean-In Mentorship Program at Yale University, which received the 2019 Visionary Award from Connecticut Young Professionals and Future Leaders of Yale. This program reflects his commitment to mentorship and leadership development within the community.