Career Coach · Remote Work Evangelist

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Human Resource Management at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Psychology at University of Wisconsin–Madison
Career Coach @ Independent Consultant
Senior HR Business Partner @ Fortune 500 Company
HR Specialist @ Regional Healthcare Network

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About

Hi, I’m Barbara. With over 12 years of experience helping people pivot careers, I specialize in remote job strategies and personal branding. After spending a decade in corporate HR, I shifted focus to coaching mid-career professionals. I believe that work should fit into your life — not the other way around.

Skills

Career AdvancementCareer AdviceCareer AdvisingCareer and Technical EducationCareer Artifacts ReviewCareer AwarenessCareer Band CalibrationCareer CoachingCareer CruisingCareer Decision MakingCareer DevelopmentCareer Development ProgramsCareer Exploration SoftwareCareer Fairs ParticipationCareer InsightsHuman Adaptive FeedbackHuman Behaviors

Education

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2006 – 2009

Master of Science (M.S.), Human Resource Management

University of Wisconsin–Madison
2002 – 2006

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Experience

Career Coach @ Independent Consultant
2024 – Present

Remote

-Provide 1:1 and group coaching for mid-career professionals transitioning into remote-friendly roles.
-Develop tailored career roadmaps, focusing on personal branding, resume optimization, and interview preparation.
-Host online workshops and webinars on remote job strategies, digital networking, and career pivots.
-Partner with global companies to design training programs on remote team management and distributed workforce culture.

Senior HR Business Partner @ Fortune 500 Company
2020 – 2024

New York, NY

-Led talent acquisition and employee development initiatives across multiple departments.
-Designed performance management systems and career progression frameworks.
-Collaborated with leadership on organizational change and workforce planning during a period of digital transformation.
-Coached managers and staff on leadership, communication, and adapting to flexible work models.

HR Specialist @ Regional Healthcare Network
2014 – 2019

Chicago, IL

-Supported recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement programs.
-Developed training sessions on workplace culture, diversity, and career development.
-Assisted with internal mobility initiatives, helping employees transition into new roles.

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