March Meeting

Beth Kelly is a Partner and Co-Founder of Connexsource, a business consulting firm specializing in human resources, performance management, and business/community collaborations.  She has over 26 years experience as a senior executive in Human Resources. She specializes in creating systems, processes and environments that allow small to medium size businesses become employers of choice in their communities and industries.
 

Beth's work ranges from project assignments to interim executive roles.  She is often asked to create or document newly developed human resource policies or processes.  Beth has created hundreds of job descriptions, many employee handbooks, and several compensation systems. In addition, Beth is often asked to conduct human resource assessments and recommend improvements in staff and organizational structures.  She is an experienced facilitator who has helped several groups resolve conflicts and operational difficulties within their teams.  Beth is a certified Myers-Briggs trainer and often incorporates this proven tool as part of her assessment.

Beth is active in her profession and her community. She is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management, and has been an officer of the local chapter of this organization. She is a graduate of the Leadership Grand Rapids program and has previously served on many community boards. Currently Beth is the Chair of the Board of Directors for Women's Resource Center, a Grand Rapids based non-profit organization that works to improve women's workplace and economic opportunities.

Beth has taught human resource management classes at Calvin College and Davenport University. She received her Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Communications from the University of Michigan and her Masters of Labor and Industrial Relations Degree from Michigan State University.  She also is certified as a Senior Professional of Human Resources by the Society for Human Resource Management. 

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