Trusted advisor and strategic leader with 17+ years of experience in proactive and innovative approaches in all areas of HR to include recruitment, training, compensation and recognition, employee relations, benefits, communications, organizational development, international deployment, affirmative action, policies and procedures, HRIS/analytics (PeopleSoft). Leader of change and people with the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality solutions and results by applying technical knowledge, problem analysis, and understanding risks. Strong collaborator, communicator, change agent, and project manager.

VP Human Resources @ From November 2013 to Present (2 years 2 months) SVP/Chief Human Resources Officer @ From November 2013 to Present (2 years 2 months) VP/HR Director @ From April 2003 to November 2013 (10 years 8 months) HR Manager @ From 1997 to 2003 (6 years) HR Manager @ From March 1993 to March 1997 (4 years 1 month)

MA, Human Resources @ Marymount University From 1997 to 2000 BA, Psychology @ Mary Baldwin College From 1990 to 1994 Deborah Drake is skilled in: Workforce Planning, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Deferred Compensation, HRIS, Talent Management, Onboarding, Performance Management, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Succession Planning, Organizational Development, Recruiting, HR Policies, Employee Engagement