Desiree' Salvant MBA, SHRM-CP

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Data Scientist at AMDARI

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Overview

Desiree is a People and Culture leader who merges HR strategy with data science. Her experience spans logistics, healthcare, and education, focusing on building stronger teams and using data to improve retention. She is currently pursuing a PhD at Liberty University and is also a contributing writer for Forbes and Fast Company.

Described by others as having strong "HR intuition, " Desiree is passionate about helping people grow. She actively assists professionals with personal branding by optimizing their resumes and LinkedIn profiles, transforming their presence to align with their career goals. She also hosts "The Coding Executive™ Podcast, " discussing leadership, data, and culture.

Known as "The Coding Executive™, " Desiree was recently honored by 10Alytics as one of the "20 Women in Tech. "

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Informal

Charismatic

They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.  They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies. They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.

Topics They Care About

People Analytics
As a data scientist, she builds predictive attrition models and uses data to inform workforce strategy, translating complex data into human-centered insights.
Combating Toxic Culture
Frequently writes and speaks about how leaders must confront unhealthy behaviors and systems, rather than relying on surface-level fixes, to improve organizational health.
Leadership Development
Focuses on coaching leaders to create psychologically safe environments and believes leadership is a responsibility, not a title. She often writes articles about the high cost of bad management.

Media Appearances

Desiree' has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2025
Data Scientist at AMDARI
11-2022
Executive Director-HR at KD Express Longistics
9-2020 - 11-2022
People & Culture Manager at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
1-2014 - 3-2020
People Operations Manager at Orleans Parish School Board

Education

1-2026 - 5-2029
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Liberty University
5-2005 - 10-2007
Master of Business Administration - MBA from University of Phoenix

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Exp : 11 Location : New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Job Level : Junior Designation : Data Scientist at AMDARI
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Insights For Selling To Desiree'

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.

DONT's

  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Desiree' is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Desiree'

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Desiree' move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Desiree' take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Desiree'

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