Dynamic, engaging Human Resources Professional. Founder and President of Activate HR, a fractional Human Resources Services company. *Certified Working Genius Facilitator
I just learned that August 19 is National Aviation Day! And you may think my excitement for that is weird, but aviation will always hold a special place in my heart. My first "real" job out of college was as a Human Resources Generalist for Garrett Aviation, a corporate aviation company. And, boy, did I learn a lot in that job! Not just about HR and employees and managers, but also just about how to be a business leader. It's where I learned it is ok, even if you are the most senior member of a company, to ask questions when you don't know or understand. In my 2 years at Garrett, I experienced an Affirmative Action Audit by the OFCCP, a union organizing campaign, my manager getting terminated and his replacement having vastly different expectations of me than the previous manager (which was a lesson in communication for both of us), an acquisition by GE, and working in a very male-dominated industry. It was also where I met my husband, but that's a story for another day. I get so excited anytime I get a chance to work in or near aviation. It is a field that continues to fascinate me! #humanresources #HR #fractionalhr #fractionalhumanresources #aviation #learning #growth