The purpose of the Brazos Valley Human Resource Management Association, Inc. is to promote fellowship and a better understanding of the mutual problems, issues, and solutions affecting those in the human resources field; to provide a means for the exchange of ideas and discussion of challenges facing human resource administration by providing responsive programs and services to our chapter members; to support the Society of Human Resource Management through promotion of society membership and through fulfillment of chapter responsibilities.

The purpose of the Brazos Valley Human Resource Management Association, Inc. is to promote fellowship and a better understanding of the mutual problems, issues, and solutions affecting those in the human resources field; to provide a means for the exchange of ideas and discussion of challenges facing human resource administration by providing responsive programs and services to our chapter members; to support the Society of Human Resource Management through promotion of society membership and through fulfillment of chapter responsibilities.

ABWA'S MISSION STATEMENT: To bring together business women of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition.

ABWA'S MISSION STATEMENT: To bring together business women of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition.

ABWA'S MISSION STATEMENT: To bring together business women of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition.

ABWA'S MISSION STATEMENT: To bring together business women of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition.LWEN'S VISION STATEMENT: To create a professional community of diverse backgrounds that offers a positive and energetic atmosphere that nurtures opportunities for leadership, education, networking support and recognition.

ABWA Mission Statement:To bring together business women of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition.Intent of LWEN:"Recruiting POSITIVE, ENERGETIC, SUPPORTIVE women willing to help themselves and other women in business succeed."

ABWA Mission Statement:To bring together business women of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition.Intent of LWEN:"Recruiting POSITIVE, ENERGETIC, SUPPORTIVE women willing to help themselves and other women in business succeed."

The Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce exists to enhance the economic well-being of the businesses in the communities it serves.

Empowering Women to Live Healthy, Wealthy and Smart!

The Human Capital Executive Research Board will assist the editors of Talent Management and Diversity Executive magazines track, chart and report on current trends in the field of human capital management. Some of the topics targeted for 2011 are performance management, assessments and measurement, HR technology, staffing and outsourcing.

The NAPW highlights and features the country's most accomplished women in over 200 industries and professions. We provide an exclusive and powerful networking forum for our members to communicate and successfully achieve social and career development.

The purpose of the Brazos Valley Human Resource Management Association, Inc. is to promote fellowship and a better understanding of the mutual problems, issues, and solutions affecting those in the human resources field; to provide a means for the exchange of ideas and discussion of challenges facing human resource administration by providing responsive programs and services to our chapter members; to support the Society of Human Resource Management through promotion of society membership and through fulfillment of chapter responsibilities.

Chapter Mission StatementThe purpose of the Brazos Valley Human Resource Management Association, Inc. is to promote fellowship and a better understanding of the mutual problems, issues, and solutions affecting those in the human resources field; to provide a means for the exchange of ideas and discussion of challenges facing human resource administration by providing responsive programs and services to our chapter members; to support the Society of Human Resource Management through promotion of society membership and through fulfillment of chapter responsibilities.

Caliber Biotherapeutics is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company dedicated to creating greater and faster access to protein therapeutics and vaccines for cancer, infectious and orphan diseases. The company leverages highly agile, modular production technology and plant-, cell-, and microbial-based systems capable of accelerating the delivery of novel treatments with increased efficacy and safety Headquartered in Bryan / College Station, Texas, Caliber Biotherapeutics has assembled a world-class team of experts and established the world’s largest plant-made pharmaceuticals facility that uniquely responds to changing demands and scale requirements. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.caliberbio.com.G-Con is a Texas-based company dedicated to bringing new technologies and processes to the therapeutic manufacturing industry.The Company’s mission is to revolutionize the biomanufacturing industry by providing comprehensive GMP manufacturing solutions that are flexible, less expensive to build and maintain, and easier to operate than any existing solution on the market. The company’s principals have 30 years of experience in pharmaceutical facility design and operation and have brought first-in-class therapeutics from concept to the market. As the Director of Human Resources, my duties are all-inclusive and include planning, directing, and coordinating human resources management activities to maximize the strategic use of human resources and its function, including establishment and maintenance of government contracts and other related compliance issues, not limited to policy and procedures, and related training.

Chapter Mission StatementThe purpose of the Brazos Valley Human Resource Management Association, Inc. is to promote fellowship and a better understanding of the mutual problems, issues, and solutions affecting those in the human resources field; to provide a means for the exchange of ideas and discussion of challenges facing human resource administration by providing responsive programs and services to our chapter members; to support the Society of Human Resource Management through promotion of society membership and through fulfillment of chapter responsibilities.

Global billion dollar corporation with employees in locations throughout the world, providing unrivaled customer service and sales support for some of the world’s most recognized companies. As the leading provider of outsourced communications solutions, West exceeds customer expectations...providing solutions that deliver results, West is at the center of today's voice-related solutions.• Workforce Solutions Local Employer of Excellence Award 2006-2009• Workforce Solutions Regional Employer of the Year Award 2006-2009• Brazos Valley Workforce Development Board Employer of Excellence Award 2006-2008• Brazos Valley Employment Project of TAMU Leadership in Disability in the Workplace 2008Led and managed 4 departments to include 33 staff employees involved in providing facility management services. Transformed HR from administrative role to strategic business partner; working with senior executive management to pursue key business.Spearheaded succession planning initiative, “Best in Class” reducing expenses by 58%.Employed hiring/on-boarding strategies to ensure success in the mass recruitment of quality employees. Reduced Human Resources and Facilities Management budgets, combined total of $456K, by 62%.Implemented an employee orientation and training program resulting in 97% employee satisfaction and an increase in employee retention.Established the West Cares committee, consisting of employee celebration and acknowledgement committees and site-wide morale building events resulting in a 71% retention rate. Provided personal professional development opportunities with staff to further deepen their understanding of Human Resources Management.Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue and departmental transparency across the organization and throughout all levels.

Focused on sourcing, recruiting and hiring quality candidates to meet client hiring expectations. Created departmental and corporate compliance policies; such as business procedures, philosophies and ethics.Managed the staffing, training and quality performance of clerical support directly involved in employment paperwork.Conducted HR workshops on interviewing techniques and best practices within compliance of EEO/AAP policies. Generated and delivered timely West standardized and client specific reports.Revised interview questions for more than 16 staff and production positions.Developed morale-boosting programs including special events, a lending library and a tiered awards structure resulting in increased employee departmental retention.

Recruited and led the start-up, playing a key role in ensuring the simultaneous successful launch of two globally recognized clients within the Bryan/College Station site.Performed tactical duties, responsible for staff recruiting, staff selection, project assistance, problem resolution, team interface and customer service.Accountability for workforce planning ensuring timely staff vacancy fulfillment while providing efficient customer service and achievement of business goals.Consistently exceeding corporate goals while maintaining EEO/AAP compliance.Creation and implementation of Career Path Plans for positions throughout the organization.