I am known for introducing myself as the “not-so-typical HR Lady” because I take an ‘un-stuffy’ approach to HR. I am creative and collaborative, disguising my intense results-driven work ethic with a smile and appropriately-placed humor. I believe that cooperation is far better than competition, so teamwork from all departments is essential to meeting the goals of the organization. I believe that HR should be practical and simple; in other words, the solutions should make sense and be easy to explain – what’s vital now and what’s the big picture? Also important, how can we include everyone, encouraging everyone to use their talents to contribute? Are we considering diverse points of view? These are the types of things I’ve learned in my 20 years of hands-on HR experience, and that’s what I bring to my writing.
On the writing side, I may be biased, but I love my writing style! I’ve been writing for a very long time – from short stories and poetry to newspaper articles and editorials, magazine articles, and company course workbooks as well as handbooks and policies. I never get tired of writing and can always be found with a notebook in my bag or on my person somewhere. I’m a storyteller, and I think stories help make facts relatable and should be used to ‘edutain’. As a writer / blogger, I use stories to teach life lessons, and as a content creator, I use stories to inspire, motivate, and sell. I speak in both professional-educational tone and relatable-entertainment tone; I think both are important for specific types of media. The tone of your message is part of your branding, and should also reflect your company culture.
I also write an excellent instruction! But with better grammar, of course! What I mean is that I can handle technical writing to help potential customers better understand the more complex side of your product. This is the perfect area for partnership and collaboration, in my opinion, between the content peeps and the developer peeps within your company. The better clients understand your HR, the more relatable you become.
writing | communication | creativity | branding | content creation |analytics | technical writing | social media copy | social media branding | social media design | web content | product marketing | photo & video editing | data-driven | task-oriented | time management | creative
Compensation & Classification | Employee Relations | Employment Services | Organizational Development | HR Policy, Process, & Systems Design | HR Law & Compliance | Performance Management | Professional Development | Benefit & Leave Administration
Bachelor of Science, Legal Studies
Master, Adult Education (M.Ed)
Master, Human Resources Management (M.HRM)
Serves as the Administrative Officer of Herty Advanced Materials Development Center for Georgia Southern University, maintaining responsibility for the overall administrative management and operation of the Center and providing leadership in day-to-day functions and services. Serves as Human Resources Consultant and advisor for managers in all areas of HR, including development of administrative procedures and policies, recruitment, classification and compensation, client and project quality control, performance and other personnel services, and public relations.
Employee Career Ladder: Created career ladder for plant and lab positions for upward career movement within the company.
Updated Policies: Created an employee handbook and policy processes.
Employee Relations: Improved morale by implementing various methods of employee engagement and recognition.
Managed all non-faculty employee compensation functions for the University, ensuring that all staff and student employee compensation and classification systems and programs supported the University’s mission, goals, and strategic objectives; and remained compliant with all relevant federal and state laws and regulations.
Compensation Plan: Created the University’s first compensation plan, policy, and process.
Pay Structure: Created and managed a pay structure for all full-time and part-time staff.
Job Titles and Pay Grades: Updated all job titles, descriptions, and increased pay grade ranges for classification flexibility.
Reorganizations and Departmental Planning: Performed desk and department audits to restructure positions and pay.
Provided direct service and specialized consultation to the administration, management, faculty, and staff in all areas / subject matters pertaining to human resources.
HRIS Technology: Managed the implementation of new HRIS software and conducted company-wide training.
Training & Development: Led all training and leadership programs for staff and faculty.
Salary Adjustment: Assisted with company-wide cost-of-living salary adjustments for all administrative positions.
Policy Development: Completed revised employee handbook for all employees.
Employee Engagement: Created and chaired the Staff Advisory Council for maintaining staff morale and engagement.
Bachelor of Science, Legal Studies
Master, Adult Education (M.Ed)
Master, Human Resources Management (M.HRM)
~Over 5 years of direct experience in compensation market analysis, plan design and administration.
~Analytical thinking skills, including the ability to understand, interpret and communicate the meaning of data being presented, and an uncanny way of relaying that data in easy-to-understand language.
~Excellent speaking and writing skills, with an especially impressive grasp on grammar and pronunciation. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, as well as Google apps, WordPress, web page design, and Adobe Creative Suite programs.
~Outstanding project management, communication, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
~High level of discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive information, and an uncanny ability to function through ambiguity.
~Collaborative work style. I like to say “I have no ego in this.” I am humble, a team-player, positive, and always willing to listen to other ideas and opinions even if they differ from mine. Cooperation, not competition is a motto I think we should all live by.
~I can be trusted to do my job and to always be honest in my dealings with internal and external customers.
~I make it my business to know the business – I will become a loyal supporter and spokesperson for the business.
~I keep commitments and meet deadlines.
~I admit mistakes and work to correct them so that they do not happen again.
~I am not afraid to ask for help or advice, and to take constructive criticism with grace and earnestness.
~I will do the research and have the information to ‘back up’ suggestions for change. Even the cons outweigh the pros – if I believe in it, I will stand behind my convictions.
~I am empathetic; however I do not allow my emotions to cloud my judgment.
