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Running a small business means HR usually lives on the back burner until something goes wrong. I work with owners who are ready to get ahead of it. I'm Shannon Taylor, founder of Avec Coeur HR and a fractional HR consultant with 16+ years of experience, from HR Assistant through HR Director. Before going independent, I directed HR strategy for a respiratory care company with hundreds of employees across California and multiple states building compliance infrastructure, redesigning onboarding from a single day into a five-day program that new hires consistently called the best they'd ever experienced, and leading a company-wide culture initiative that reduced turnover by 70% in one year. I've also worked directly under employment law attorneys in both New York and California, which means I bring a sharper compliance lens than most HR generalists. My consulting clients are small businesses; typically 5 to 25 people who need senior-level HR without the full-time cost. Past projects include multi-state compliance documentation for a luxury transportation company, a complete recruiting system for a real estate investment firm dealing with culture fit issues, California meal waiver compliance for a multi-location service provider, and HR foundation-building for a business navigating its first difficult termination. What I deliver: Employee handbooks and policies (California-compliant, plain language) Recruiting systems: scorecards, interview guides, job descriptions Onboarding design and SOP documentation Compliance reviews and HR audits Fractional HR on retainer: ongoing support, clear deliverables, no surprises I work the same way with every client: I ask questions first, explain every recommendation, and stay involved until things actually land. HR done with you, not at you. If you're a small business owner who's been putting off the HR work you know you need, let's talk!

I am a Senior HR Generalist and Talent Acquisition Specialist with a Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience building high-performing teams and scalable HR infrastructure. By combining data-driven operations with a background in clinical mediation, I help growing organizations cut turnover, elevate employee engagement, and execute seamless hiring drives. Core Capabilities & Expertise: Talent Acquisition: End-to-end recruitment, strategic candidate sourcing, structured interviewing, and offer management. HR Operations & Infrastructure: Modernizing legacy workflows, employee handbook development, compliance auditing, and onboarding frameworks. Employee Relations & Retention: Dispute mediation, performance management systems, conflict resolution, and engagement strategies. Tech & Systems Proficiency: ATS & HRIS: BambooHR, Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Gusto Operations & Collaboration: Zoom, DocuSign, Slack, Google Workspace, MS Teams How We Can Work Together: Available for both ongoing hourly advisory/recruiting support and fixed-price project deliverables such as full handbook overhauls, onboarding builds, or targeted hiring pushes.

With over 18 years of experience in Human Resources Management, I specialize in developing strategic HR plans, crafting comprehensive policies and procedures, and cultivating a workplace culture that empower employees to thrive. In addition to driving organizational success, I create legally compliant employee handbooks tailored to state-specific regulations—helping businesses stay aligned with compliance requirements. As a progressive leader and former Vice President of Human Resources at a national firm, I work with businesses and organizations to develop HR and payroll strategies. I specialize in: • Employment Law & Compliance • Employee Handbook Development & Compliance • Talent Acquisition & Recruiting • Performance & Compensation Management • Benefits & Payroll Administration • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives • Workers’ Compensation & Safety Programs • Training & Development Strategies I earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in communications and training; HR-certified by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) as a Senior Human Resources Professional (SPHR); and HR-certified by the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM-CP).

Hi! I'm Tania, a professional High-End Retoucher and Photographer with 15 years of experience and over 50,000 edited files. ➕ Full time freelancer. Professional Photographer and Photo Retoucher with 15+ years of experience. ➕ Experienced in Product retouch, E-commerce photo editing, Beauty and Fashion retouch, and manipulating, commercial, architecture, corporate, studio, and food photography. ➕ Full service of image editing and manipulation. What I offer: ✔ E-Commerce & Amazon A+ Content – Optimized for platforms like Amazon, Shopify, and Etsy, ensuring your product images meet marketplace standards while standing out from competitors. ✔ Lifestyle Photography & Brand Storytelling – Engaging on-location and studio shoots that connect with your audience, boost brand credibility, and increase conversions. ✔ High-end Retouching for advertisement: Create compelling, high-impact visuals that capture attention and sell products or services. ✔ E-commerce and Product Retouching: Clean, polished images that make products look perfect and market-ready. ✔ Beauty Retouching: Flawless skin, enhanced features, and magazine-quality portraits while keeping a natural look. ✔ AI-Powered Manipulation: Advanced AI techniques to create unique edits, composites, and creative transformations. ✔ Image Restoration: Bring old or damaged photos back to life with precision and care. ✔ Batch Editing (Events & Fashion): Fast, consistent edits for large volumes of images, perfect for events, fashion shoots, and campaigns. Why hire me on upwork? 🔹 Proven Track Record – Over 15 years working as a Retoucher and Photographer with over 100 clients. Visit my portfolio at www.taniacarrascophotography and check out previous projects. 🔹 Industry Expertise – Years of experience working with e-commerce brands, beauty, fashion, wellness, home goods, and lifestyle products. 🔹 Full-Service Capabilities – I offer a complete package including high-end studio photography, location-based shoots, post-production editing, and motion content creation. 🔹 Client-Centric Approach – I take the time to understand your brand’s goals and ensure every visual asset aligns with your marketing and sales objectives. Specialties: 📸 Product & Lifestyle Photography | 🏡 Studio & On-Location Shoots 🎨 Expert Retoucher and editor | 🛍 E-Commerce & Amazon A+ Content

*Recognized by Marquis Who’s Who in 2026* for my contributions to HR consulting and work-life balance initiatives. **Now Switching my Base to Upwork!** Sr. HR and Payroll Rippling Certified, with 19 year’s HR experience | HR Employment Law | Employee Relations | Project Management | payroll | policy creating | Corporate Trainings, and AI handbook and benefit chatbot builder. I help growing businesses build structured, compliant, data-driven HR functions that reduce risk, improve performance, and support sustainable growth. With nearly 2 decades in Human Resources, I specialize in turning your ideal HR need from a reactive administrative function into a strategic business asset. Whether you need help cleaning up processes, building scalable systems, or solving complex employee relations issues, I bring clarity, structure, and execution. What I Deliver: • HR Audits and Compliance Reviews • Employee Relations Investigations and Conflict Resolution • Performance Management Systems • Succession Planning and Workforce Strategy • Compensation Planning and Headcount Modeling • Policy Development and Employee Handbooks • Onboarding Programs and Engagement Strategy • HR Analytics and Excel-Based Workforce Reporting * ALL SERVICE ONE STOP SHOP. I have deep expertise in HR data management and Excel modeling, helping organizations convert scattered information into actionable workforce insights. I work comfortably in complex, matrix environments and bring strong executive-level communication to leadership teams. Clients hire me when they need: • Structure where there is chaos • Clarity where there is confusion • Strategy where there is only administration • Data-backed HR decisions instead of guesswork Certifications and Education: MBA | PHR Certified | OSHA 10 | SHRM Benefits Certified | Microsoft Office Specialist If you are a startup building HR from the ground up, a nonprofit needing compliance support, or a growing company preparing for scale, I can step in quickly and deliver practical, business-aligned solutions. Let’s build an HR function that supports growth instead of slowing it down. Best, Earvin J. Hopkins, MBA, SPHR, GenAI, SHRM CEBS, MOS, DHR, OSHA 10

I design executive KPI dashboards and operational performance systems in Excel, Google Sheets, and Apple Numbers. My focus is simple: turn messy, fragmented data into clean, decision-ready reporting that leaders can use immediately. With 15+ years leading multi-site operations, I have built real-world performance systems for teams responsible for revenue, labor, margin, and productivity across multiple locations. I understand not just how to build dashboards, but how to structure the right KPIs so they drive behavior and accountability. I specialize in: • Executive summary dashboards • Multi-location performance reporting • Weekly operational scorecards • Automated KPI tracking • Financial forecasting models • Spreadsheet optimization and rebuilds • Excel ↔ Google Sheets conversions My work is built for clarity, usability, and long-term scalability. Clean formulas. Logical structure. Dynamic filtering. No unnecessary complexity. Clients typically come to me when: Their reporting is manual or inconsistent Leadership lacks clear visibility into performance Spreadsheets have become cluttered and unreliable They need an executive-ready dashboard for decision-making They want KPI systems that actually reflect business drivers I combine operational experience with advanced spreadsheet architecture to deliver tools that are practical, reliable, and easy for teams to maintain. If you need a clean, professional dashboard or performance tracking system that improves visibility and accountability, I can help.