ipma-cp mary mcdonald

Extensive human resource management experience in both startup and established firms.Industry experience in banking, consulting, health care, publishing and municipal government. My goal is to continue in human resource management with organizations that view HR as a strategic partner in managing assets and meeting business goals in environments of constant change, HR should have a place at the table, gaining understanding of obstacles and contributing to the organization's vision. HR contributions include internal structure analysis (ensuring policies, training and practices support customer satisfaction, fiscal responsibility and performance excellence), risk assessment and mitigation through an understanding of state and federal compliance standards, talent forecasting, succession planning, negotiation and organizatonal dynamics, change management, training and staff development, efficiency and utilization studies and establishing focused engagement and retention strategies