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Kristina Veney

Gordonsville,VA

Summary

SHRM-SCP, PHR, and PMP certified, HR professional with 10+ years of dynamic experience. Proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Advisor of Engagement

Crutchfield Corporation
03.2023 - Current
  • Manage all facets of HR operations, in 650+ employee organization, from projects, formulating DEI strategies/programming, investigations, candidate screening, and administering benefits, to streamlining performance review and bonus processes
  • Conduct extensive research to stay abreast o latest federal/state employment law and compliance requirements
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex business challenges, achieving company-wide growth
  • Managed high-profile projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints while maintaining exceptional quality standards
  • Enhanced employee engagement by implementing innovative HR programs and initiatives

DEI Advisor, Employee Relations

Crutchfield Corporation
07.2020 - 02.2023
  • Oversaw seamless execution of 40+ DEI-related, compliance, and development training for employees and managers
  • Identified/resolved employee relation issues and addressed complaints within organization while serving as primary resource
  • Performed recruitment activities, such as evaluating job descriptions/postings and managing candidate screening/sourcing in collaboration with recruiters
  • Coordinated leave administration, including FMLA, ADA, Paid Leave, and Parental Leave with relevant departments
  • Ensured smooth flow of functions by restructuring and updating performance review processes
  • Facilitated communication and collaboration between departments to help business function smoothly

Sales Team Leader

Crutchfield Corporation
09.2018 - 06.2020
  • Consistently recognized as top-performing Sales Team Leader, contributing to overall success of company
  • Maintained strong communication between sales department and other organizational functions, aligning efforts toward common objectives
  • Drafted reports using performance data and tools, such as Microsoft Office products
  • Provided coaching and constructive feedback, rewarded good performers, and highlighted issues of deficient performance while supervising 13 direct reports

Sales Advisor

Crutchfield Corporation
06.2016 - 09.2018
  • Cultivated effective rapport with customers, discussing projects and available solutions, while increasing sales
  • Provided expert product knowledge to over 50 customers, daily, leading to informed purchasing decisions and increased satisfaction levels
  • Handled difficult situations professionally by addressing customer complaints and finding mutually beneficial solutions, preserving long-term relationships
  • Exceeded sales targets consistently through effective product demonstrations and persuasive communication skills

Practice Manager

Veterinary Emergency Treatment Services & Specialty
06.2012 - 08.2016
  • HR Department of One, managed daily HR and practice operations to optimize appointment scheduling, patient records management and billing functions
  • Boosted organizational productivity by efficiently leading team of 15 to 20 employees, including veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and administrative staff
  • Delivered outstanding leadership direction in hiring, coaching, and empowering staff for professional development
  • Developed policies and procedures for effective practice management

Education

Bachelor of Science -

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
06.2012

Skills

  • HR Management
  • Project Management
  • Employee Relations and Engagement
  • DEI Implementation
  • Performance Optimization
  • Staff Training & Development
  • Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
  • Issue Assessment & Mitigation
  • Strategic Planning & Analysis
  • Benefits Administration
  • Data Analytics
  • Relationship building and management

Certification

  • PMP, PMI
  • CPSP, PSCA
  • SHRM-SCP, SHRM
  • SHRM Inclusive Workplace Culture Specialty Credential, SHRM
  • PHR, HRCI
  • Diversity And Inclusion For HR, Cornell University
  • Mental Health First Aid Trained

Timeline

Senior Advisor of Engagement

Crutchfield Corporation
03.2023 - Current

DEI Advisor, Employee Relations

Crutchfield Corporation
07.2020 - 02.2023

Sales Team Leader

Crutchfield Corporation
09.2018 - 06.2020

Sales Advisor

Crutchfield Corporation
06.2016 - 09.2018

Practice Manager

Veterinary Emergency Treatment Services & Specialty
06.2012 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science -

North Carolina State University
Kristina Veney