25+ Years Human Resources Experience
HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification, HRCI Professional in Human Resources – California (PHRca) Certification, Human Resources Management Certification, Business Communications/Administration – Heald College Mediation Certification, National Conflict Resolution Center, Committed Team Member, Culture Operations Department
Margie is an accomplished human resource professional with 25+ years of experience in various human resources, administrative, and operations roles. She has held positions in the private, public and non-profit sectors.
Margie is a strategic, resourceful, and reliable professional, handling high volume, complex employee relations matters with dual certifications by the Human Resources Certificate Institute specializing in California employment law and wage and hour laws. She is a trusted advisor to leadership on all things HR compliance, risk mitigation, policy development and implementation, compliance, auditing, benefits, and payroll.
Margie brings passion and innovation to everything she does, thinking outside the box and developing unique solutions while promoting teamwork and flexibility. Her grounded and soothing demeanor, coupled with the ability to always appear calm under pressure make her a natural team leader and mentor.
– Chandra Kochhar
CLIFTON STRENGTHS TOP FIVE
VALUE TO ORGANIZATION
Margie is deliberate and thoughtful, often taking a methodical approach and prioritizing quality. Margie tend to consider carefully before giving input, wanting time and space to think things through.
DRIVERS
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MOTIVATORS
In her free time, Margie likes to go golfing, bike riding, and don’t laugh … paint by numbers! She started doing this during the pandemic when someone sent her a paint-by-numbers set and she’s been hooked ever since!
Fun Fact
Margie had an opportunity to live in the Virgin Islands and Alaska. While in Alaska, she completed a women’s mini triathlon!
Advice for your younger self
“It’s important to work hard, but don’t take life too seriously; enjoy each day!”
Bucket list items
A couple of items on her bucket list are to vacation in Curacao and plan a trip to Ireland.
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