Category: Meet Julie

Q & A

Q: Why did you choose your profession?

A: At my core, I’m a communicator. I’ve seen the disasters that come from not having clear communication and wanted to join the ranks in the corporate world to ensure employees know what they are supposed to do, why they are doing it, and how to best do it.

Q: Who are your main influences?

A: Liz Ryan, founder of Human Workplace, who started disrupting HR several years ago.  It needed to be disrupted. Daniel Goleman (Emotional & Social Intelligence God-father)

Q: What is your greatest accomplishment?

A: I built an HR department from scratch while working for a start-up company. My legacy is still there.

Q: What tools do you use?

A: ▪ ADP ▪ MS Office ▪ MS Teams ▪ Visio ▪ Concur ▪ E-Verify ▪ Slack ▪ Workable (ATS) ▪ Ultimate Software (HCM) ▪ Kronos ▪ PeopleSoft ▪ QuestLabs 

Q: What are you working on right now?

A: Continuing education units for re-certifying my SPHR and SHRM S-CP. Taking a lot of online courses covering various HR Topics. Also looking for an online Executive MBA-type program.

Q: What are your long-term goals? 

A: I enjoy aligning people practices with profit generation and will continue to do so for the rest of my life.

TESTIMONIALS

“When I was appointed GM for a local distribution and service company, I was in search of a professional and trustworthy HRM to come alongside me to help rebuild a damaged culture within the organization.  Julie was recommended to me as one of the best in the area and she did not disappoint! After coming onboard, Julie immediately began building trust and respect as a caring and highly knowledgeable professional at every level inside the organization.  It was amazing to see how quickly Julie won the trust of others and how deeply invested she was in helping and caring for our people that needed an HRM that truly cared and could be trusted! I have worked with several HRM’s over the years, and Julie is one of the best that I have ever worked alongside in tumultuous times.  Julie totally gained my respect for her HR knowledge, trustworthiness, and her heart for others and I would consider Julie an asset for any company!”

– Kent Williams, former GM at EPI

“Julie is superlative in resource management and relationship management. She’s not just the best resource, but often the only necessary resource. The thing that impresses me the most about her is the way she can handle any situation effortlessly. Julie is the consummate human resource management professional. She was always so warm and patient always making time for anyone who needed anything, regardless of how full her plate was. I have the upmost respect and love for her professionally and personally. There are managers who manage resources and there are leaders who inspire by vision. Not only did she make sure we had the resources to be successful, but that we used those resources. Julie does so many things that help humanity be more human and help others to achieve. She is one of a kind, has an amazing sense of humor, brilliant, genuine, inspirational and willing to share with any of her resources to help others excel. Julie was my most trusted and reliable resource when it came to management of the organization. She has become an invaluable resource to me. I’m so thankful that God has placed such a blessing in my life! I really appreciated her in every way.”

– Kim Hargroder, HR Generalist 

“I’ve had the privilege of serving with Julie since 2018 years as a volunteer leader for a local non-profit.  During this time, I have seen Julie tirelessly serve others with humility, passion, and empathy.  Julie is an intelligent leader and person of integrity.  She also is an example to me and others by her consistently positive attitude and outlook on life.”

– Gip Gibson, Tulsa Market President, Commerce Bank

“I met Julie when I was new to the working world, and she was a great mentor to have on my side as I figured out the Training and Development world. I went on to another company in the HR capacity but found my passion in Finance, where I am today. I have called Julie several times over the past 20 years with my HR ‘nightmare’ questions, knowing she would listen and give me an answer in plain language, and she always put me on the path to a resolution. I would work with Julie again in a heartbeat.”

– Steve Shelton, VP Operations, Service Autopilot

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