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SHELLY BALDWIN

@shellybaldwin

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Human Resources leader and adjunct professor focused on DEI, training, and workforce development.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead HR strategy, build training and DEI programs, ensure compliance, and mentor teams in mission-driven organizations.

I am a visionary Human Resources leader and higher education professional with over 20 years of experience driving organizational growth, workforce development, and compliance excellence.

I design and deliver innovative training programs, reduce turnover, and lead diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives while managing benefits, compliance, and employee relations in healthcare and retail settings.

As an HR Training Manager at Walmart, I lead HR strategy and operations—overseeing talent management, onboarding, FMLA/leave administration, ADA accommodations, and performance management—while implementing initiatives that improve retention and streamline processes.

As an adjunct professor, I develop and deliver online and hybrid courses in Education, Business, Psychology, and Leadership, leveraging learning management systems to support diverse learners and improve student engagement and retention.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Adjunct Professor

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Harold Washington College

Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 2 months)

Developed and taught undergraduate and adult courses online and hybrid, improving student engagement and retention through curriculum design and timely assessment feedback.

Curriculum Development Assessments Student Engagement Academic Feedback

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Human Resources Training Manager

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Walmart

Jan 2014 - Present (12 years 2 months)

Led HR strategy and operations for apparel operations, improving retention and streamlining processes across talent management, onboarding, training, and compliance functions.

Talent Management Onboarding Training Development Employee Relations Workforce Planning Performance Management Timekeeping

Compliance & Training Director

Catholic Charities

Jan 2009 - Dec 2014 (5 years 11 months)

Directed compliance operations and designed staff training programs, ensuring adherence to public health and federal/state regulations while conducting audits and risk assessments.

Compliance Management Staff Training Auditing Risk Assessment Program Operations Budget Oversight Regulatory Compliance Public Health Programs

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Capella University

Doctor of Philosophy, Organization and Management

2017 - 2017

Earned a PhD in Organization and Management from Capella University in 2017, focusing on organizational leadership and management practices.

Loyola University Chicago

Master of Science, Early Childhood Education

1998 - 2000

Completed a Master of Science in Early Childhood Education at Loyola University Chicago, emphasizing curriculum and instructional strategies for young learners.

Loyola University Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

1984 - 1988

Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago in 1988, covering foundational psychological theories and research methods.