Carole C. Edman, SPHR

Current

Owner, Managing Principal, HR Consultant at HR Manager To Go Consultants

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Carole C. Edman, SPHR’s Summary

Owner of HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT CONSULTING practice since 1986, with clients in established and start-up firms in high tech, low tech and biotech industries.

- Provide small and mid-sized clients with full range of HR projects, programs, and guidance by phone, email, and on-site consultations.

- Particularly effective in guiding and coaching managers or HR staff who are facing tough issues in hiring, retaining, and managing employees or who want to implement proactive “Best Management Practices” for improved employee relations and productivity.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE with Silicon Valley, CA high technology firms as:

- HR Director reporting to President/CEO of Quasel, Inc., a semiconductor start-up

- Division HR Manager for GenRad, a systems test equipment manufacturer

- Corporate Manager of Human Resources, Office Services, Security, and Facilities reporting to President/CEO of Granger Associates, a telecommunications manufacturer

Certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), through completion of The SHRM Learning System and the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) Certification Course

Carole C. Edman, SPHR’s Specialties:

Human Resources consulting, coaching, training & strategic business partner for CEOs, managers & HR facing performance, hiring, retention or start-up issues, including recruitment, training, handbooks, ER, compliance, assessments, performance management. Provide clients with experienced guide with successful track record; who understands compliance, employee concerns and business priorities; and can bring value with proactive strategies and implementation of critical HR programs.

Carole C. Edman, SPHR’s Experience

Owner, Managing Principal, HR Consultant

HR Manager To Go Consultants

(Public Company; Myself Only; Human Resources industry)

May 1986 — Present (22 years 6 months)

HR management consulting for clients in telecom, test equipment, computer mfg; wireless, GPS, software, semiconductor, CAE, VoIP, medical devices, biotech, research, accounting, legal, tax consulting, venture capital, commercial photography, retail, music, architectural, digital imaging, municipal government, & service industries.

* Retainer consulting – P/T HR Manager, Coach, Consultant
* On-call Consulting – By phone, email or on-site
* Interim HR services – For LOA coverage, peak workloads, and/or until we help clients hire full-time HR professionals
* Special projects – As team member, project leader or outsourced HR projects
* Seminars and workshops - for employees, supervisors, and managers: Leadership skills, HR Best Practices, Sexual Harassment Prevention, and Managing within the Law
* One-on-one coaching/guidance for CEO's, line managers, HR staff

Former FT positions included HR Manager / Director: Granger Associates, GenRad STI and Quasel Semiconductor

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Carole C. Edman, SPHR’s Websites:

Carole C. Edman, SPHR’s Interests:

HR Consulting, Human Resources management, management training, pastel/oil painting, golf, gardening, travel, ballroom dancing Connecting with former associates, GenRad, Granger Associates, Quasel

Carole C. Edman, SPHR’s Groups:

Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM),
Bay Area Human Resources Executive Council, BAHREC (a chapter of SHRM, www.bahrec.org),
PATCA (www.PATCA.org - Consultants Association)
Almaden Business Association, (www.almadenbizassn.org),
Personnel Resources Group,
SJSV Chamber of Commerce,
Coachville,
Cambrian Center board member,
Bay Area HR Forum,
California Chamber of Commerce,
LinkSV,
LinkSV EPIC,
LinkedIn