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Denise L. Knight
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| Title: |
Human Resources Manager |
| Industry: |
Business Solutions |
| Type of Organization: |
Pharmaceutical Business Solutions |
| Major Product/Service: |
Wholesale pharmaceuticals and technology solutions to help pharmacies manage costs, improve efficiency, generate growth and remain independent |
| Expertise: |
Ms. Knight has over 25 years experience and over 10 years with the current company. She is responsible for overseeing all human resources functions including onboarding/offboarding, benefits administration, recruitment, employee development and employee relations. |
| Geographic Area of Distribution: |
National |
| Affiliations: |
Society for Human Resource Management; Greater Kansas City Employment Nexus; National Association of Professional Women; Executive Board, Kansas City Retired Greyhounds As Pets |
| University/Degree: |
B.S., Summa Cum Laude, Human Resource Management, Park University, 2002 |
| Born: |
April 2 |
| Hobbies/Sports: |
Reading, attending ballet, theatre events and other artistic festivals, coordinating fundraising events, greyhound rescue, gardening, home remodeling and decorating |
| Children: |
Nathan |
| Work History: |
Ms. Knight began her career working in a variety of positions with State Street from 1986 to 1996, and served as a Staffing Specialist with them from 1996 to 2002. From 2002 to 2005 she was an Employee Relations Manager with Cosentino's Food Stores, Inc. Ms. Knight has served as a Human Resource Administrator since 2006 with PBA Health, all of Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Career Accomplishments: |
Ms. Knight built a human resources department from the ground up. She initiated and led business/education partnerships with minority groups and high schools for over 7 years and presented a partnership model to other educators at business partnering conferences. Among her greatest accomplishments is taking the opportunity to mentor other professionals and help them grow their own careers. |
