Kevin Danko, PhD, SHRM-SCP

COO & Senior Strategist

With thirty-years of experience in organizational management, Dr. Danko provides strong leadership focused on continuous improvement. His diverse background includes HR and Operations leadership positions supporting information technology, manufacturing, customer service, and logistics. With a passion for evidence-based decision making, Dr. Danko has helped many leaders to embrace data-driven insights.

Education

B.S, Human Resource Management
Friends University

M.S., Management
Friends University

PhD, Organizational Management specializing in HR Management
Capella University

Published dissertation
The role of generational differences on perception of employer reputation to job applicants: A phenomenological study

Dr. Danko studied the role of generational differences and applicant perception of employer reputation to attract and retain talent. Its major finding was the importance of the role self-efficacy plays in determining applicant and employee satisfaction with an employer. His scholarly excellence was recognized with admission to Delta Mu Delta, the International Honor Society in Business.

Certified

In addition to his full-time work, Dr. Danko teaches undergraduate and graduate courses at the Schools of Business at both the University of South Carolina Aiken and Lander University. He also taught at Friends University, Baker University, and Strayer University. 

Dr. Danko is a certified Senior Certified Professional (SCP) through the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). He also is a member of the Charleston Southern University (CSU) Board of Visitors and served as an Advisory Member for Information Technology course curriculum.

Focus

Organization leaders are more challenged by both the market and environment than ever before. Leaders face the dilemma of fast-moving and dynamic market swings, e.g., the move toward flexible workforce, the emphasis on work-life balance, and the advancement of technology, and the cost to keep pace with it. Dr. Danko is passionate to collaborate with leaders and develop strategy to move from their current state into a future state that is cost effective and provides the best return on investment (ROI).