Academic Journey
My academic journey reflects my commitment to continuous learning and professional growth by developing a strong foundation in management and human resources. I am currently completing my Associate's degree in Management with a concentration in Human Resources Management at American Military University. Alongside my formal education, I have expended my knowledge through municipal specific training by attending TMHRA, TCMA, and TML conferences. All of these experiences highlight my dedication to the organizations I serve in a meaningful and positive way.
DeAnna Hendrix
Education
& Training
2023-2025
AMU/APUS
Associates of Arts in Management with a concentration in Human Resource Management from American Military University with coursework emphasizing management principals, employee relations, personnel development, as well as criminal justice studies.
January 2024
January 2025
TMHRA Civil Service and Labor Relations Workshop
Multiple training sessions spanning across 3 days which include expert speakers experienced in civil service, labor relations, and human resource management.
May 2024
May 2025
TMHRA Annual Conference
Multiple training and educational sessions focused on municipal human resources, employment law, employee wellness, benefits, and HR best practices.
Continuing Education: The Texas Human Resources Association is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs).
2021,2022,2023,2024,
2025
The Texas City Management Association offers multiple training opportunities totaling approximately 21 hours. Discussion points cover a range of topics including leadership, ethics, finance, human resources, public relations, emergency management, economic development, and legislative updates.
TCMA Annual Conference
Academics & Research
Assignments
Practical Application
City of Garland
Annual Council Appointee Performance and Compensation Report
The following is a performance review utilizing many practical human resources applications. A performance review and compensation study demonstrate the practical application of key Human Resources concepts learned while pursuing an AA in management with a concentration in human resources management. Conducting performance reviews applies HR principles such as objective evaluation, employee development, and aligning individual performance with organizational goals. Similarly, a compensation study puts into practice concepts like those from knowledge of statistic and weighted average, along with benchmarking, and strategic pay structures. Altogether, these experiences show how my learning translates into real-world HR decision-making that supports both employees and organizational effectiveness.
Note: This review in its entirety was published in public forum on 11/17/2025. Thus, is subject to open records per Texas Government Code § 552.
Practical Application
City of Poteet PD
Organizational Review
My coursework in management, human resources, and criminal justice provided a strong foundation that directly supported my ability to assist Michael Boese in developing the organizational review for the City of Poteet Police Department. Through my management and HR studies, I gained knowledge in leadership development, performance evaluation, policy compliance, organizational structure, and best practices for hiring and onboarding. Which are concepts that aligned closely with the report’s focus on leadership transition, supervisory oversight, training gaps, and personnel management. Additionally, my criminal justice coursework strengthened my understanding of policing standards, legal requirements, and administrative procedures, enabling me to analyze issues such as internal investigations, racial profiling documentation, and policy enforcement from both an operational and regulatory perspective. Together, these academic experiences allowed me to meaningfully contribute to identifying systemic challenges, supporting evidence-based recommendations, and ensuring the final report reflected both sound organizational principles and the unique demands of a law enforcement environment.
Note: This review in its entirety was published in public forum on 07/18/2025. Thus, is subject to open records per Texas Government Code § 552.
The video above further supports the impact of the practical application of concepts utilized from human resources concepts and the importance of best practices in hiring and operations in every organization and department. Departmental siloing, while not uncommon can lead to instances in which organizations are at risk for legal liability, discrimination complaints, hostile work environment complaints, and civil rights lawsuits.