I'm a Senior Human Resources Professional who thrives as a valued strategic thought partner and business advisor to company leaders. My education and experience have provided me with strong ability to find solutions to meet the goals and objectives of organizations.

Throughout my career I have worked with business leaders to transfer Human Resources operations. My work involves collaborating with leaders to set pipeline strategies, conduct talent acquisition planning and forecasting sessions, and implement best practices for the full HR lifecycle.

I effectively partner with leaders, reduce labor and operational costs and employee turnover while providing solutions to foster positive work environment and productivity.

I create programs to train leaders and employees on company culture, policies and workflows. I act as a driving force to help business teams meet their hiring and operational goals.

Those that work with me find that I am a relationship builder who is energetic and contagiously passionate about Human Resources. I am a collaborative leader who supports others in their professional and personal growth, aligning them for professional excellence.

In my free time I am board member and chapter president for a nonprofit affiliate with SHRM Organization. Inland Empire SHRM has over 600 members. I collaborate with members, volunteers, and business partners to provide member benefits including educational events and managing financial aspects.

Core Competencies:
* Human Resources strategies and Planning
* Human Resources Transformations
* Talent Sourcing and Management
* Federal/California labor and employment laws
* Workforce and Succession Planning
* Human Resources Compliance
* Team Leadership and Mentoring
* Performance Management
* Employee Engagement
* Employee Relations
* Change Management
* Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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Allyson Thompson is a trial lawyer who focuses her practice on all aspects of employment litigation including Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and Title VII claims including race, national origin, age, gender, sex discrimination, sexual harassment, hostile work environment and retaliation, wrongful termination in violation of public policy, whistleblower actions, breach of contract claims and Labor Code § 132(a) claims before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board and class action/PAGA defense. She is experienced in hearings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) as well as the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE).

In addition to litigation, Ms. Thompson provides all aspects of employment advice and counsel to employer clients, including preparation and assessment of multi-state employee handbooks, audit and compliance review of existing company policies and procedures, complete on-boarding advice including employee classification analysis, handling disability issues and navigating clients through the interactive process.

Of late, Ms. Thompson has been immersed in advising her clients through the rapidly evolving response to the recent COVID-19 pandemic. She has prepared a number of CDC compliance policies and procedures, remote work agreements, and location specific weekly updates for her national clients.

Ms. Thompson frequently lectures to statewide business organizations as well as to private businesses and associations throughout the Southern California area on strategies to avoid employment related litigation, wage and hour issues, discrimination, preparation of key employment documents, and legislative changes to State and Federal labor laws.

More than 40,000 small to medium-sized trust Paycor to help them manage their most valuable asset—their people. Paycor is known for delivering modern, intuitive recruiting, HR and payroll solutions, but what makes us legendary is our singular focus on helping business leaders, entrepreneurs and HR professionals make a real difference in their organizations. Paycor’s personalized support and user-friendly, scalable technology streamlines every aspect of people management, giving our clients the peace of mind to focus on what they know best, their business and their mission. Paycor is recommended by today’s most innovative brokers, bankers, and CPAs

Maniaci Insurance Services, Inc. is an independent employee benefits consulting firm. We’ve specialized in providing consultation and administration services since 1980. We work with businesses to analyze benefit needs, define program objectives and develop solutions to help clients meet the goals of their employee benefits program.

Our expertise includes group health insurance products, plan administration, advocacy and wellness programs, communication and education strategies, compliance and human resources consulting as well as online technology solutions.

We pride ourselves in having one of the most knowledgeable, reliable and skilled staff who strive to help businesses navigate the complex world of employee benefits, along with providing the highest level of support and most cost-effective solutions.

Strategic HR Business Partner with 20-plus years of Human Resource experience, which includes: executive client management, talent management, succession planning, and employee relations. Innovate, designed and executed actionable programs to build diverse talent under DE&I Initiatives. Recently appointed Programs Director for IE SHRM.

Specialties: CA Employment Laws, Employee Relations, Training, and COVID-19 related correspondence.

NOW CFO is a "roll-up our sleeves" full-service outsourced CFO, operational accounting, and financial consulting services firm with a singular focus on your company’s success. Our advisors are skilled professionals with extensive experience in financial reporting and management who will fix the accounting and finance problems all companies face.

You might be asking, “What can a CFO do for your business?” Our consultants focus on the future of your business. Whether it’s investor funding or an exit strategy, our outsourced CFO consultants will use their industry expertise for your business. Financial services are key to better cash flow control, increased operational efficiency, and accelerated business growth. With the help of a financial consultant, your business can achieve financial visibility. Let's get a conversation started on how we can help you and your business! We succeed when you succeed!

My team and I work with organizations and professionals— we create long-term, trusting relationships and deliver personalized financial services.

We provide financial advice to organizations for pursuing retirement plan success through assisting with plan design and administration, fiduciary responsibility, and employee retirement readiness. We provide our clients with comprehensive advice focusing on the four disciplines of wealth management with the goal of helping you build, manage, preserve, and transition wealth.

I spend my free time staying active with my wife, Nuria, an accountant, and three children. We take local kickboxing classes together and train for our annual Tour de Cure bike ride in Long Beach. I also enjoy a good round of golf. It is important to me to be an involved parent and I actively serve as a volunteer at my daughters' school.

Doug Bermudez is a registered representative with, and securities are offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. For hyperlinks to FINRA and SIPC, please refer to ‘See Contact Info’ section above. Investment advisory services are offered through Global Retirement Partners, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Global Retirement Partners and Strategic Retirement Partners (SRP) are separate entities from LPL Financial.

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Insurance licensed in the following states: CA (Insurance Lic. # 0B84985), CO, FL, MI, NC, NV, NY, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI.

I have been able to represent amazing, well-established organizations, with the opportunity to represent ethically and to the best of my professional ability. Education, along with industry experience, has given me the value of a career and the opportunity of growth within my profession, earning the loyalty of Colleagues and Clients. The best compliment to a professional relationship is loyalty. My way of thinking has always been... "Help others achieve their dreams and you will achieve yours."

Words to describe me:
Humble, determined, loyal, and hard-working.

Over the past twenty years, Juan Garcia has worked in the compensation industry, researching HR practices and workplace assessments. As part of his responsibilities at Employers Group, Juan developed and lead the compensation consulting services for the firm. The program has provided compensation surveys, onsite consulting, and educational services to hundreds of companies in California over the years. As well as working in aerospace, distribution, nonprofits, real estate, banking, and the public sector, Juan has direct experience in a variety of other sectors as well. In 2020, Juan started Blue Whale Compensation Services. The primary mission is to offer small and medium-sized businesses practical, cost-effective compensation solutions. As part of this strategy, and in partnership with other organizations, they offer BlueComp, an online compensation solution that delivers and manages an organization's comp program. The app is available to organizations at no cost. This strategy is part of Blue Whale's efforts to provide tools and services that are only generally available at highly prohibited fees. Blue Whale believes in using open-network, online solutions to help companies find the tools, services, and counsel best suited to their growth.

Crystal Lopez is the Founder and Owner of Carter Bradley Insurance Solutions, an agency offering wide-ranging, comprehensive insurance coverages tailored to the personal and business needs of her clients. Crystal’s emphasis is on providing solutions to protect families financially. She balances her commitment to family and profession with her passion for helping others and volunteering for the community.

At 17, Crystal lost her father to a drunk driver. The mental, emotional, and financial avalanche of this event was devastating. However, while still mourning but grasping the urgency at hand, Crystal was determined not to allow this tragedy to define her life. With her family having no financial resources, she dropped out of high school to help support her mother and siblings. After obtaining her GED, she eventually found her way into the insurance industry under the tutelage of a gentleman and his wife selling life insurance. Ultimately, rather than define her life, the loss of her father provided the impetus to leverage her empathy to help families avoid a similar fate. Giving birth to Carter along the way only intensified her passion for educating, serving, and protecting families.

Through an affiliate partnership with Professional Insurance Solutions, Carter Bradley Insurance Solutions allows competing firms to offer their clients solutions to meet their industry-specific and business-specific needs. Such an arrangement ensures all recognized business coverages are available promptly, with expectations for the best quality and prices.

I help retirement plan sponsors anchor their benefit package with an exceptional retirement plan complimented with ancillary programs to enhance each employee’s organizational citizenship and financial wellbeing. Specialists on our local SRP WELLth team help people with money questions in need of a plan and a pilot to help navigate today and tomorrow’s financial challenges with poise.

I am most fulfilled when I can grow my business while impacting people’s lives, play the piano (poorly) while my kids sing and dance, and enjoy an Old Fashioned to celebrate any day ending in “y”.

Since 2008, I have also volunteered as a coach with the U.S. Youth Volleyball League (U.S.Y.V.L) teaching boys and girls ages 7-15 the importance of teamwork and good sportsmanship along with basic volleyball skills. In 2018, I joined the Board of Directors with the U.S.Y.V.L. and enjoy contributing to the leadership and growth of the non-profit I've been involved with for over a decade.

Please feel free to contact me at erinh@srpretire.com or 866-777-4015 x762

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