In my consultant role I have found my niche in taking businesses and giving them the tools needed to move up to the next level as the company grows. I specialize in working with organizations to implement programs that: Maintain their company culture Increase employee engagement Align both with the corporate strategic objectives Ladd HR Strategy removes the barrier between Executives and employees, allowing everyone to focus and work towards a common goal. Companies that I have supported have been recognized as some of the Best Places to Work at both a local and national level. I take pride in my ability to see the big picture and fully utilize an organization’s most valuable asset, their employees, to execute their strategic plan. I have successfully incorporated technology into Human Resources to improve efficiency and productivity. By utilizing technology in the areas of recognition, payroll, learning and employee performance management, I was able to free up time to concentrate on my passion, HR Strategy. Wanda Ladd, MBA, PHR, has more than 15 years of experience in the field of human resources. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Finance/Economics at Thomas College in Waterville, Maine, and my MBA in Leadership and HR Management at the University of Colorado. I am PHR certified and have completed the Business of HR Certificate Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. While I have held roles in manufacturing, pharmaceutical and the financial services industries, my current role is Consultant at Ladd HR Strategy.