Age: 32Company: ADPTitle: Northeast Human Resources Business Partner IIITown where I live: East HartfordTown where I work: WindsorCollege: Berkeley CollegeQ&A:What do you do and what are your goals in your current job? As an HR business partner I work closely with an organization’s senior leaders to develop an HR agenda that closely supports the overall […]
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Age: 32
Company: ADP
Title: Northeast Human Resources Business Partner III
Town where I live: East Hartford
Town where I work: Windsor
College: Berkeley College
Q&A:
What do you do and what are your goals in your current job? As an HR business partner I work closely with an organization's senior leaders to develop an HR agenda that closely supports the overall aims of the organization. I look forward to progressing into leadership roles to contribute even greater to the clients that I serve.
What are your goals for your community involvement? My passion is our community as a whole. I know that community service and volunteerism are an investment in our community and the people who live in it. My goal is uniting people from diverse backgrounds to work toward a common goal, which will allow the ability to build camaraderie and teamwork.
What's your biggest passion? My passion project is H.O.P.E. (Helping Ourselves Prepare for Employment). It's a career-readiness workshop that provides emphasis on building self-esteem, employability skills, job-search techniques, career exploration, resume writing, interviewing and job success skills.
What are your future aspirations? When I think about the future, the thing that is most clear to me is being able to continue to make a positive difference in the lives of others. I have been blessed with an amazing career, mentors, family, friends and community. By serving in higher levels of local government I would be able to make a positive impact in the lives of those in my community. Also, a trip to the International Space Station wouldn't be bad either.
What needs to happen for Hartford to become a more vibrant city where people work, live and play? Establish a regularly occurring public event that showcases Greater Hartford merchants, music and food. Ongoing public events help drive positive awareness of Greater Hartford. Bringing people from our region downtown on a regular basis will make citizens aware of the unique amenities that exist in the city.
List four reasons why you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty:
- Co-founder and executive director of Small Business Night Out, which helps small business owners and young entrepreneurs advance and stimulate economic development in their local areas.
- Member of the East Hartford school board.
- Received the “Best in Community Award” from Target Corp. in 2010, 2011 and 2012.
- Founder of H.O.P.E., which pilots free career-readiness and advancement workshops.
Time Tested:
What personal possession in your life has withstood the test of time? My third grade school picture with my peach vest and missing tooth makes me smile every time I look at it.
What hobby did you develop at a young age that you still enjoy today? Swimming
Twenty years ago, what did you envision as your future profession? I envisioned a future as an astronomer working for NASA.
Who do you consider your mentor? Joe Franco, Store Team Leader, Target Corp.