Teresa Salo has over 20 years of experience in human resources. She has held senior HR roles providing consulting services to small and medium businesses, and managing HR for a regional office of 700 employees. She has expertise in areas such as recruitment, benefits administration, employee relations, training, and compliance. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management and was a member of SHRM for over 20 years.

1. THERESA M. SALO
1701 Heritage Lake Drive
Dayton, Ohio 45458
Terrysalo224@gmail.com
(804) 839-8308
Summary: Innovative, self-driven and results-oriented professional with over 20 years Human Resources
experience. A dedicated strategic partner committed to aligning HR services with business objectives for
continual success.
Experience Summary:
Employee Relations and Engagement Benefits Administration
Organizational Development Recruitment
Training Compliance
Professional Experience:
Senior HR Consultant – May 2013 – May 2016
Provide on-site HR expertise and consultation to small and medium size organizations in the metro DC area
(10-150 employees). Worked with two HR consulting firms: SmartHR (Alexandria, VA) and TPO (Arlington, VA)
• Conducted HR Audits to ensure regulatory compliance, alignment with the organization’s objectives
and mission, and the needs of the organization’s employees are met.
• Partnered with hiring managers to conduct full cycle recruitment activities to fulfil staffing needs.
• Oversaw all benefit administration including plan selections, open enrollment, employee change
reporting, claims resolution, and communications.
• Reviewed company policies to ensure compliance with employment laws and reporting requirements;
updated and revised employee handbooks.
• Supported culture and employee engagement initiatives; led working teams in identifying improvement
areas, communicating feedback to leadership, prioritizing action items and creating a timeline for
implementation.
• Developed an employee on-boarding program; an exit interview and departure process,and an employee
rewards and recognition program.
• Provided counsel to supervisors and senior leaders on HR issues.
Senior Regional Manager, Human Resources - Jan. 2000 – May 2013
AECOM Technical Services – Glen Allen & Arlington, VA
Provided Human Resources services to a regional area consisting of 700+ employees.
• Developed and implemented employee engagement initiatives to drive performance, retain staff, and
develop future talent.
• Partnered with manager’s in addressing difficult and sensitive employee performance issues. Encourage
a progressive disciplinary process, collaborated with managers on corrective actions and reviewed all
written disciplinary actions.
• Supported reorganization efforts and workforce planning; counseled managers on ‘right-sizing’
strategies to meet business objectives while minimizing work disruptions and legal exposure. Facilitated
employee separation meetings and supported transition activities.
• Provided counsel to management on employee development needs. Discussed development
opportunities, available resources, and targeted action plans.
• Supported organizational and employee development programs to include Performance Management,
Succession Planning, and Leadership Development. Led regional training for roll-out of new web-based
performance management and compensation programs.

2. • Developed and facilitated training programs to meet local and regional needs. Topics included Due
Process and Addressing ER issues; Employee Engagement,Employment Law101; CareerCoaching and
Development; Mentoring & Team Development; Change Management; among others.
• Reviewed and collaborated on employee compensation issues to ensure fair and equitable pay.
• Conducted investigations to successfulresolution in response to formal employee complaints and charges
of sexual harassment, discrimination, unfair treatment, DOL audits and EEOC complaints.
• Evaluated employee work authorization requirements in support of H1B,L1, TNwork visa’s and assisted
key staff in obtaining permanent residency status.
• Provided guidance and direction to local HR liaisons to ensure timely processing of HR administrative
transactions.
Key Accomplishments
• Facilitated employee forums and provided an “Employee Engagement Overview” report to senior
management. Participated in the development of engagement action plans which continue to be
implemented by managers today.
• Defeated a unionization attempt by the Teamsters to organize employees at a project site in Delaware;
maintaining non-union status and saving thousands in bargaining dollars.
• Successfully defended the company against approximately five (5) EEOC charges, all resulting in ‘no
cause’ findings.
• Responded to numerous FEMA and EPA emergency response program staffing needs which led to the
rapid recruitment of technical, program management and construction staff.Projectsincluded the staffing
of 100+ employees for post hurricane Katrina clean-up; 9/11 New York City recovery and clean-up,
space shuttle Columbia disaster; and numerous hurricane and chemical/hazardous waste emergencies
across the U.S.
Lead HR Administrator - June 1998 – October 1999
Booz Allen & Hamilton, Inc. – Mclean, VA
• Provide counsel and guidance to staff and management on benefit plan issues to include contract
interpretation, administration, and application.
• Conduct weekly new hire orientation and manage the exit process for members of the IT Team.
• Ensure all employee transactions including promotions, transfers, and status changes are processed
timely and accurately.
• Provide training to junior personnel staff and serve as point of contact for HR related inquiries.
HR Coordinator - Dec. 1997 – May 1998
American Whole Health, Inc. – Reston, VA
• Created and implemented an employee orientation program.
• Coordinated the recruitment and screening of high-level executives and physicians/practitioners.
• Provided staffing analysis and recruitment strategies to executive team.
• Provided counsel to managers and employees on employee relations issues, company policies,
performance development and benefits.
• Administered company benefits and resolved benefit related issues.
HR Manager - Nov. 1995 – Sept. 1997
Master Print, Inc. – Newington, VA
• Managed the Human Resources,Administrative and Warehouse support services and managed a team of
four staff members.
• Administered employee benefit programs including claim resolution, change reporting, open enrollment,
and annual evaluation of benefit plans for cost effectiveness.
• Performed recruitment activities including screening, interviewing, selecting and placement of all
qualified applicants for employment.
• Conducted various training programs to comply with OSHA regulations.

3. • Influenced employee engagement through effective communications on company policies, addressing
employee relation concerns, and partnering with managers to develop and implement employee reward
and recognition programs.
• Maintained performance appraisal system which included interim and annual reviews.
• Conducted all new employee orientation and maintain personnel and pay records.
Department of the Airforce, Bolling Air Force Base –Nov. 1989-June 1995
Education
Bachelor ofScience - Human Resource Management, July, 1995
University of Maryland at College Park
Certifications & Memberships
• Member – The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM),September 1993 – Present
• Professional in Human Resource Management (PHR),SHRM,December 1998-December 2007
Volunteer Activities
• Vice President of the PTO – Normandy Elementary School, Centerville, OH (August 2016-Present)
• Teacher’s helper and PTO member - T. Clay Woods Elementary School, Bristow, VA (2013-2016)
• Committee Member, Activities Committee – New Bristow Village, Bristow, VA (2015-2016)
• Small Group Leader – Gainesville United Methodist Church, Gainesville, VA (2015-2016)
References
Available upon request.
Salary Requirements
Negotiable.