Tawana D.
About Tawana D.
Tawana D. is an Employee & Labor Relations Specialist at UF Health Jacksonville, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in human resources spanning several roles and companies, she possesses expertise in audit, data analysis, and employee relations.
Work at UF Health Jacksonville
Tawana D. has been serving as an Employee & Labor Relations Specialist at UF Health Jacksonville since 2022. In this role, she applies her expertise in audit and data analysis to manage employee relations effectively. Her responsibilities include addressing labor relations issues and facilitating training sessions, which contribute to a positive workplace environment. Tawana utilizes her time management and critical thinking skills to navigate complex situations, ensuring compliance with labor laws and organizational policies.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining UF Health Jacksonville, Tawana D. held various positions in human resources. She worked at Amazon as a Senior Human Resources Associate from 2019 to 2020. Following that, she spent one year at Neovia Logistics as a Human Resources Business Partner II from 2020 to 2021, and then as a Human Resources Manager from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she worked at Florida Blue from 2013 to 2019 in roles such as Staffing Consultant II and Staffing Quality and Compliance Specialist, gaining extensive experience in employee relations and talent acquisition.
Education and Expertise
Tawana D. studied at Florida State College at Jacksonville, where she earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, she completed an Associate's Degree in Business Administration from 2007 to 2009. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resource management, particularly in audit, data analysis, and employee relations. Tawana's training skills and customer service abilities enhance her effectiveness in her current role.
Skills in Human Resource Management
Tawana D. possesses a range of skills that are essential for her role in employee and labor relations. She demonstrates outstanding organization and coordination skills, which are crucial for managing complex labor relations issues. Her enthusiastic facilitation and training abilities contribute to her success in human resource management. Additionally, her superb customer service and service recovery skills enhance her capacity to manage employee relations effectively, ensuring a supportive work environment.