I am a certified HR professional with a diverse background in consulting and developing strategies for a client-base from a wide range of businesses and industries (and start-ups) -- for profit and non-profit organizations. I have over 18 years of progressive experience in all HR-related functional areas, including Talent Acquisition -- attracting, recruiting, and retaining the best talent to achieve the goals of the business. I am a driven leader responsible for implementing staffing solutions and executing best practices to enhance business productivity. I have the proven ability to effectively impact employee engagement by communicating consistent messages across the organization and living the organizations’ core values. Summary of core competencies: Also, I am a decisive leader with strong influencing skills to accomplish team objectives; and highly experienced working with stakeholders at every level of the organization. • Development of strategic plans designed to support business goals • Development of staffing & recruiting strategies • Development and implement talent management and succession plans • Development of workplace policies to comply with employment laws & regulations • Developed and managed compensation and performance based plans • Fostered an environment of highly engaged and motivated employees • Developed training and development programs • Performed payroll management and administrative (processing) responsibilities • (and etc., across all HR functional areas and body of HR knowledge)