Ovell Barbee, SPHR
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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Owner/Principal of Ovell Rome & Associates, Ovell Barbee Jr., is a renowned, visionary…
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Work-Life Balance – Don’t Fall Into the Gap Between Policy and Practice
Work-Life Balance – Don’t Fall Into the Gap Between Policy and Practice
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Health care – not just a job, but a calling
Health care – not just a job, but a calling
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Though Thrive Consulting & Coaching was founded in 2022, it’s been a dream for 10 years. After collaborating with many coaches and consultancies…
Though Thrive Consulting & Coaching was founded in 2022, it’s been a dream for 10 years. After collaborating with many coaches and consultancies…
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Wishing everyone a heartfelt Memorial Day! Honoring our fallen heroes, never forgetting their sacrifice. Blessings to them and their families. #USA…
Wishing everyone a heartfelt Memorial Day! Honoring our fallen heroes, never forgetting their sacrifice. Blessings to them and their families. #USA…
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Remembering those who served and sacrificed for freedom…#Thankyou
Remembering those who served and sacrificed for freedom…#Thankyou
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Experience
Education
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Volunteer Experience
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Board Member
Heart of West Michigan United Way
- Present 3 years 11 months
Social Services
I serve as a Board Member for Heart of West Michigan United Way
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Board Member
National Coalition of Racial Justice
- Present 3 years 8 months
Human Rights
Honors & Awards
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Top 100 Chief Diversity Officer
National Diversity Council
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Giants Award - Walter Coe Humanitarian Award
City of Grand Rapids
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Top 50 HR Professional
ON Con
Organizations
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National Association of Corporate Directors
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Our journey is like a hike through nature. It's not a "lane" or a paved path. It's uneven terrain that's rocky, or sometimes muddy. It challenges you…
Our journey is like a hike through nature. It's not a "lane" or a paved path. It's uneven terrain that's rocky, or sometimes muddy. It challenges you…
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#BetterTogether At Corewell Health, we seek continual betterment for our patients, plan members AND team members. On Monday, members of our HR…
#BetterTogether At Corewell Health, we seek continual betterment for our patients, plan members AND team members. On Monday, members of our HR…
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I'm looking forward to speaking at LEAP HR Healthcare in Houston, and sharing some of the recent work, great client stories and and exciting…
I'm looking forward to speaking at LEAP HR Healthcare in Houston, and sharing some of the recent work, great client stories and and exciting…
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This is a photo of WGU President Scott Pulsipher, my work colleague Matthew Warren and I, at the recent Alumni Celebration that was held recently in…
This is a photo of WGU President Scott Pulsipher, my work colleague Matthew Warren and I, at the recent Alumni Celebration that was held recently in…
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Thrilled to announce that I'm now a certified Emotional Intelligence expert! 🎉 As a certified professional, I'm fully equipped to administer EQ…
Thrilled to announce that I'm now a certified Emotional Intelligence expert! 🎉 As a certified professional, I'm fully equipped to administer EQ…
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This week we had in Grand Rapids the ground breaking of the Acrisure Amphitheater. This amazing project is projected to have $474M in new net…
This week we had in Grand Rapids the ground breaking of the Acrisure Amphitheater. This amazing project is projected to have $474M in new net…
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