Recent Assignments:

• Consultation and outplacement with orthopedic & surgical specialists office
• Building HR infrastructure for animal clinic
• HR consulting for retail business
• Individual outsourcing on behalf of several organizations
• Team Building, Harassment, Ethics, and Communication Training for several manufacturing companies and associations

Experience and Expertise:

• 25+ years HR leadership with leading manufacturing firm
• Consulting expertise in HR outsourcing, training, and outplacement
• Leadership program development

Organizations outsource HR projects to Mary Jane such as developing employee handbooks, designing performance management systems, writing position descriptions, providing customized "ghost writing" and collaborating to maximize problem-solving.

She provides outplacement services for individual displacements and facility closures to assist in the employment transition process: career counseling, resume writing, effective networking and interviewing.

An adjunct community college instructor and corporate trainer, Mary Jane has developed and facilitated courses in HR Management, Job Search Skills, Team Building, Business Ethics, Effective Communications, to name a few.

Mary Jane has held volunteer leadership positions in organizations such as the United Way, American Cancer Society, Chamber of Commerce, United Methodist Church, and Performing and Learning Arts for Youth. Likewise, she has served on charter Boards of Director for a local HR professionals consortium and a Arts Council.

As Regional Vice President of The HR Group, Mary Jane's major role is business development where she has the opportunity to match progressive employers wishing to collaborate with an external resource with The HR Group's finest consultants.

Education, Special Training and Certifications:

BS in Business & Marketing from Virginia Tech
Senior Professional of Human Resources