KAREN UPTON
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There's no doubt that a need exists in the small business community for valuable HR services, Too often, small business owners try to juggle HR tasks either on their own or by relying on office administrators or family members to be the “back office.” While this approach may be sufficient for a company in the short-term, it doesn’t take long to realize that the complexities of HR laws and regulations, along with the need for employee-focused strategies, are critical to building a strong foundation for successful growth. A recognition of this need prompted Karen to start Infinity Road HR in 2013. Karen’s unique experience working with startups and emerging companies in the government contracting and technology industries has given her a deep understanding of the challenges that small companies face at each stage of the business lifecycle. As the former head of HR for Near Infinity Corporation, she was a partner in developing an award-winning corporate culture and employee programs which led to “Best Company to Work For” recognition, as well as numerous awards for workplace growth and excellence. Since starting Infinity Road HR, Karen and her team have created solid HR strategies for their portfolio of more than 50 clients.
In her spare time, Karen volunteers with her church and local high school athletic boosters, dabbles in photography, and spends quality time with family. She lives in Ashburn, VA with her husband Steve and their two teenage daughters. |
MARIE WORKING
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Marie Working is a Senior Human Resources professional with over 15 years of experience in HR consulting and implementation of various HR initiatives. Her areas of expertise include diversity, legal compliance, employee relations, training and development, benefits, and policy execution. Marie has both a formal degree and a strong interest in communications, and she enjoys building relationships with her clients to improve their communication skills, which effectively leads to increased employee satisfaction and productivity. Through a consultative approach, Marie partners with clients to identify, analyze, and diagnose issues and provides solutions for proactive and effective management. Marie has led executive leadership and employee training to include topics such as Diversity and Inclusion, Behavioral Interviewing, Coaching and Counseling, Performance Management, and Corrective Action. Marie holds a professional certification in Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and often combines the MBTI with the DiSC assessment to help teams communicate and collaborate more effectively.
On most weekends, you’ll find Marie and her husband Geoff cheering on their two boys on soccer fields and basketball courts. In addition, Marie volunteers her time in her children’s school classrooms, local church, and is a frequent guest evaluator for GMU’s Ethics and Leadership course. |
SEMRA MOONEY
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Semra Mooney is a Senior Human Resources Consultant with over 20 years of experience providing human resources guidance and leadership in startup, growth and established organizations. Her passion is providing streamlined HR solutions for her clients. Semra's extensive experience includes HR systems implementation, benefits selection and administration, performance management, policy and procedure development, recruitment and selection, compliance and best practices, and strategic planning. Semra holds a Master of Science from the University of Rochester. She utilizes her education and past experience to partner with leadership teams, managers, and employees to foster communication, create a culture of community and build relationships to improve employee engagement and productivity.
Semra enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and traveling. Much of her free time is spent traveling with her husband Ted for their children’s soccer games, and she is a frequent volunteer at her children's school. |