HR professional with 20 years of progressive experience strengthened by an extensive background in Recruitment, Leadership Training & Development, and Human Resources Management. Honorably served 20 years of active-duty service in the United States Navy. Highly effective leader inspiring success through trust-building communication initiatives with staff, executives, and stakeholders. As an organizational leader, I believe people are the most important asset a company can leverage, and I thrive with the responsibility to hire, train, support, and retain a diverse workforce. Specialties: Management, employee relations, workforce development, recruiting, sourcing, interviewing, relationship building, networking, negotiation, communication, leadership training, instruction, curriculum design, coaching.