Human resources IN

Shawna Lake

Director of Human Resources
Indianapolis Symphony
Indianapolis, Indiana
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Time in current position: Few months
Years in the field: 10 years in HR

Majors:
Human Resource Management and Organizational Communication

Additional Training:
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification

Career Path:
Human Resources Coordinator, ProTrans International
Director of Human Resources, Roman BrandGroup, a J. Walter Thompson Company
Human Resources Manager, Indianapolis Zoo

What are the most surprising, interesting or challenging aspects of your day-to-day work?
A challenging aspect to this position is having employees under a collective bargaining agreement, which is new for me.

What inspired you to work for an orchestra?
Being a part of the arts community. I love hearing live music while I work!

What advice would you offer to someone considering the orchestra field?
Prior non-profit experience was very valuable for me coming into this role.