Michael W. Gerrard Sphr, Ssbbhr, Swp

Michael W. Gerrard has a comprehensive work experience in the field of human resources, spanning over several years. Michael W. currently serves as the Director, HR Business Partner at Actabl. Previously, they held the position of Sr. Regional Human Resources Director at RPM Living from June 2021 to November 2022. From January 2019 to June 2021, they were the Director of Human Resources at Savannah Toyota, where they led all retail HR activities and managed a team of two direct reports. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior HR Business Partner at 7-Eleven and as a Regional Human Resources Manager at Stripes Convenience Stores. Michael also has experience at Kroger, where they held various roles, including District HR Manager, District HR Compliance Manager, and Store Manager.

Michael W. Gerrard, SPHR, SSBBHR, SWP obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration from the University of Phoenix, where they attended from 2011 to 2014. In addition to their degree, Michael has achieved several certifications to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of HR. These include a Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) Certification obtained in February 2019 from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI). Furthermore, they obtained a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Certification from the Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion and Advancement in May 2021. Michael has also obtained multiple Six Sigma certifications from Aveta Business Institute, including Black Belt, Green Belt, White Belt, and Yellow Belt certifications in Human Resources. Michael W.'smost recent certification is in Strategic Workforce Planning, which they obtained from the Human Capital Institute (HCI) in October 2020. Additionally, Michael holds a Certificate in Hospitality & Tourism Management from Florida Atlantic University, which they obtained in May 2020.