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TOP 3% OF HR TALENT ⭐ TOP 10 CORPORATE ADVISOR ⭐ 5-STAR SERVICE I help companies solve complex compensation, total rewards, M&A, and HR challenges - combining senior-level strategy with hands-on execution. With more than 25 years of HR leadership and consulting experience, I partner with founders, CEOs, CFOs, boards, and HR leaders who need practical, defensible solutions, not generic templates or one-size-fits-all recommendations. My areas of expertise include: ✅ Compensation strategy, market benchmarking, executive compensation ✅ Annual bonus plans, sales incentives, retention programs, and ✅ Long-term incentives, including phantom equity, SARs, and UARs ✅ Mergers, acquisitions, and spin-offs, M&A HR due diligence and integration ✅ Fractional CHRO and senior HR advisory support ✅ HR compliance, policies, handbooks, and scalable HR infrastructure ✅ Employee relations, workplace investigations, workforce planning, performance management ✅ Benefits and total rewards strategy, HR analytics, and HRIS selection and implementation I have worked with organizations ranging from emerging startups to established employers across financial services, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, education, eCommerce, nonprofits, and professional services. That breadth allows me to identify what will work for your organization, anticipate potential risks, and translate best practices into solutions that fit your business model and stage of growth. Clients choose to work with me because I offer: ⭐ Top Rated Plus status - proven high quality service and expertise ⭐ More than 25 years experience - Former HR Executive turned Consultant ⭐ Professional credentials - PHR, CEBS, CMS, and RPA ⭐ Strong analytical skills - Excel expert, compensation modeling, system implementations ⭐ Executive communication skills - Excellent verbal and written communications ⭐ Easy to work with - I provide thoughtful and practical recommendations ⭐ Strategic & Tactical - the ability to move seamlessly from strategy and design through implementation and completion I am comfortable stepping into complex, sensitive, or high-visibility projects that require sound judgment, clear communication, and senior-level expertise. I can serve as a strategic advisor, an extension of your leadership team, or the hands-on consultant responsible for completing the work. Need help with a compensation, total rewards, M&A, or strategic HR initiative? Send me a message or book a consultation. I will quickly assess your needs, determine whether I am the right fit, and recommend the best path forward.

I am a seasoned Human Resource professional/Recruiter with a track record of matching the best candidates to the appropriate job. I am here to help. I am a disciplined worker, an excellent communicator and I believe that regular communication is key for a successful partnership. I am readily available and eager to speak with you.

I'm a strategic HR Business Partner with 15+ years of experience in Human Resources across higher education, professional services, private consulting, healthcare, and non-profit sectors. My expertise spans all areas of HR, with a specialization in policy drafting, recruitment, onboarding, and benefits administration. I also have experience managing an HR operations team. As a credentialed ATD Master Instructional Designer and writer, I have collaborated with subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop relevant and accurate e-learning and training content. I have authored over 80 online toolkits for higher ed HR professionals and created scripts and on-screen content for over 20 e-learning courses.

Former restaurant and hospitality professional with a background in fraud and compliance, payroll, accounting, and data analysis. Experienced with ADP, QuickBooks, Restaurant 365, Toast, Aloha, Micros, and other back end hospitality programs, as well as ZenDesk, Shopify, Ship Station, SEON, Kount, Xorosoft, and SalesForce.

I'm an HR professional with over fifteen years of experience. My industry experience includes hospitality, manufacturing, and construction. I pride myself of excellent communication skills, a depth of knowledge in HR functions, and being a great team member no matter what I'm working on. If you need HR consulting, proofreading or transcription, policy writing, or marketing help, I'd love to assist!

Fractional HR Consultant for Startups & SMBs I help startups and small-to-mid sized businesses build clear, compliant, and scalable HR systems — without the cost or complexity of a full-time HR hire. I’m a strategic HR consultant and co-founder of Kinetic Root HR Consulting, where I personally provide hands-on HR support to founders and leadership teams navigating growth, change, and people challenges. At Kinetic Root HR Consulting, we believe the most effective people solutions come from addressing the root of the problem, not just the symptoms. I partner with startup and SMB leadership teams to design and implement practical HR systems that support growth, reduce risk, and improve employee engagement. While I operate through Kinetic Root HR Consulting, I personally manage and deliver all client work to ensure consistency, accountability, and high-quality execution. My background includes organizational design, employee relations, performance management, HR operations, and compliance — with a strong focus on building processes that actually work in fast-moving, resource-constrained environments. Many of my clients engage me on a fractional or ongoing basis, allowing them to access experienced HR leadership as their business evolves — without hiring a full-time HR team before they’re ready. ⸻ 🧠 Core Areas of Expertise • Fractional HR Leadership & Advisory • HR Operations & Infrastructure • Employee Relations & Performance Management • Policy & Handbook Development • Compliance & Risk Mitigation • Organizational Design & Role Clarity • Training & Learning Program Development • HRIS Selection, Implementation & Optimization • Vendor, Benefits & Workforce Management • Leadership & Manager Support ⸻ 🎯 Who I’m a Great Fit For You’ll get the most value working with me if you are: ✅ A startup or small-to-mid sized business (typically 10–200 employees) ✅ A founder, COO, or people leader who needs ongoing HR support, not just one-off advice ✅ Scaling headcount, formalizing policies, or cleaning up messy HR processes ✅ Managing employee performance, engagement, or compliance challenges ✅ Looking for fractional HR leadership instead of a full-time hire ✅ Ready for clear recommendations and hands-on execution ⸻ 🚫 Who I’m Not the Best Fit For I may not be the right fit if you’re looking for: ❌ One-time administrative tasks only (data entry, basic filing) ❌ A fully outsourced HR call center or PEO replacement ❌ Large enterprise HR programs with heavy bureaucracy ❌ Legal advice (I partner with legal counsel but do not replace them) ❌ Short-term “check-the-box” HR without follow-through ⸻ 📦 Ways Clients Typically Work With Me HR Foundation Setup (Project-Based) Best for early-stage startups formalizing HR for the first time. Often serves as a starting point for ongoing fractional support. Fractional HR Support (Monthly Retainer) Best for growing teams that need consistent HR leadership without hiring full-time. Performance & People Systems Optimization Best for teams struggling with accountability, engagement, or role clarity. HRIS & Digital HR Implementation Best for companies outgrowing spreadsheets and manual processes. ⸻ 🤝 How I Work I’m collaborative, direct, and execution-focused. My goal is to make HR feel clear, manageable, and aligned with your business goals — not overwhelming or reactive. If you’re unsure which engagement makes sense, I’m happy to start with a short discovery conversation and recommend the best path forward. Strong companies aren’t built by accident — they’re built with intention, clarity, and the right people systems in place.