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Lurene VanNess
Office of Human Resources
Education:
University of Scranton – Masters Human Resource Administration – Training & Development and Organizational Leadership
Wilkes University – B.A. – Political Science; Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude
Keystone College A.S. – Business Administration
Professional Experience:
Polk County Sheriff's Office (2002 - present), Human Resource Director
Aegis Mortgage (2001-2002), Director Training
Community Coffee (2000 - 2001), Director Human Resources
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana (1998 - 2000), Director Training, Dean of Corporate University
VanNess Consulting 1985-Present, Owner, Consultant
Adjunct Faculty – 1978 – Present
Florida State University
Barry University
Polk Community College
Louisiana State
Penn State
Kings College and others
Professional Certifications, Memberships & Affiliations:
Senior Professional Human Resources
Certified Public Manager
Competent Toastmaster
Franklin Covey
Situational Leadership
Disney Customer Service for Healthcare