Who enjoys talking about HR topics when not being paid to do so? Me. Boring life? Not at all. I just happen to love what I do and enjoy learning. HR spans so many areas and because we HR professionals deal with people, there's more than one way to approach things. If you're dealing with numbers, you can be guaranteed that one + one ​= two; not the case when dealing with people and their emotions. It's no wonder people in my field find work so challenging but gratifying .I'm an HR professional with an interest in developing talent and building the most effective workforce possible. For over 20 years I’ve been helping organizations develop their people, improve their processes, and gain alignment with a shared vision. The foundation of my career has been built on strong values, living up to my commitments, valuing others (particularly those different from myself), building trust-based relationships, and not being afraid to try something new. As a dear mentor of mine once said, "If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space." Motto: "Attitudes are contagious... Is yours worth catching?"Personal Philosophy: "No victims allowed."Areas of Expertise: Recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, employee engagement, talent management, employee relations, organization development, culture change, leadership development and coaching, diversity and inclusion education, conflict resolution, performance management, team development, compensation and benefit design and administration, process improvement, and career developmentNoteworthy Accomplishments:• Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst (CPBA)• Organization Development Certification from NTL (Associated with American University)• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt • Certified Facilitator for Trust and Betrayal in the Workplace w/Reina • Certified in Negotiation and Mediation Skills with Upstate NY Mediation• Certified Development Dimensions International (DDI) Facilitator