I have the pleasure of partnering with clients all over the country to help them optimize the power of their most important assets, their people. I do this through training and professional development solutions that are based on client needs and designed to be relevant and real to participants. When people are happy at their workplace, the organization thrives! Training and development solutions focus primarily in the areas of:• Effective communication• Understanding behavioral styles and motivating factors• Emotional Intelligence• Conflict, candor and trust.• Maximizing teamwork and collaboration• Leadership Essentials• Professional presence• Workplace civility and citizenship

As Principal at Bluewater, Kelly partnered directly with clients to understand their training and development needs, identify human capital challenges and create opportunities to foster excellence in the organization through people. One of Kelly’s primary focuses at Bluewater was corporate training, utilizing her expertise in group training and team dynamics.

As CEO (Chief Etiquette Officer) at Etiquette for Everyday, Kelly worked directly with clients to assist them in establishing an emotionally smart and civil workplace with the ultimate goal of positive customer interactions. She coached teams and individuals on their professional growth through techniques and tools that she refers to as "Interaction Intelligence." She accomplishes this through speaking engagements, on-site training, and webinars.

Freelance consulting and training work in performance management, interview success and time/life balance.

Upon graduation from Penn State, I began my professional career with Hyatt Hotels in 1989 in their Corporate Management Training Program. During my three years with Hyatt, following the completion of the six-month corporate trainee program, I served in the following positions during my time with the company: Employee Relations ManagerEmployment ManagerAssistant Director of Human Resources