Consultants

With over ten years of expertise and certified endorsements, Shannon joins our Flex HR team. As a service-oriented leader, Shannon’s forte includes developing the most effective hiring practices for employers and improved job search strategies for job seekers.

Shannon’s proficient track record includes increased direct-hire placements among teams, high client retention and rapid job placements for mid-level to executive roles in a variety of industries. Her dedication and exceptional abilities have consistently yielded high growth within organizations throughout her profession.

She earned both her BS in Psychology and BA in Sociology from University of New Orleans, and an MA in Industrial/Organization Psychology from Louisiana Tech University. Most recently, she has completed her coursework toward a Doctorate in Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

Shannon is distinguished by certified credentials that signify her expertise and dedication to the highest degree of professionalism. She is a Certified Staffing Professional as well as a Certified Search Consultant with the American Staffing Association. She is also a dynamic presenter and speaker having led numerous workshops for various organizations. Using her mastery and leadership abilities, Shannon is invariably passionate about her goal to positively impact the lives of others.

She enjoys volunteering with her church and local nonprofit, Empower225, and serves on two organizations in Chicago as a Board member. She is a mother of two – 1 daughter and a bonus daughter – and two fur babies – oversized cats who act like dogs. Shannon spends most of her time with family, friends, and helping people in need. She is so passionate for the work that she does, which never really feels like work to her.

Oksana comes to Flex HR as a Dynamic and dedicated HR professional with expertise in all facets of HR administration including recruitment, onboarding, interviews, benefits, compensation, performance management, regulatory compliance, conflict management and payroll. She is exceptionally adept in process and productivity improvements through efficient communications and information coordination.

As an analytical problem-solver, Oksana demonstrates the capacity to leverage data analytics and performance metrics to develop strategic solutions. She prides herself on having excellent communication, being an engaging presenter, and champion of employee relations.

Oksana is is passionate about increasing employee engagement by creating new programs that drive results to increase attraction, development, and retention of talent. She also feels strongly about leading DEI efforts throughout organizations.

Oksana received her Bachelor of Arts, at the University of Texas at Austin, and a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management, Colorado State University. She also holds the title of Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP).

Originally from Ukraine, Oksana speaks 3 languages. She has a daughter and a Doberman. Her hobbies include Legos, puzzles, reading, and dance. When she isn’t working hard, Oksana loves being near a body of water as her family has an annual tradition of taking a cruise around Thanksgiving.

Jenn comes to Flex HR with extensive HR generalist experience working for an Insurance Fortune 500 company focusing on Employee Relations, Quality Assurance, Process Design & Improvement and Training. Her broad knowledgebase in compliance, complex employee relations investigations, talent management and development, onboarding, education facilitation, succession planning, and workforce transition planning make her an asset to Flex HR’s team.

Recently, Jenn conducted a complex high-profile investigation to which the case resulted in litigation where the company was awarded substantial damages, due to facts and extensive evidence obtained during the investigation.

Jenn has a passion building trusted relationships with key stakeholders and strategic client advisor/business partners with strong problem solving and people skills.

She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with an HR concentration and minor in Psychology from North Carolina State University. Jenn has her PHR certification and is also certified with SHRM.

Jenn has been married to her songwriter husband for over 22 years, and they reside just outside of Nashville, TN. Jenn keeps busy with their two daughters, one who attends the University of North Alabama in Florence, AL, and the other who plays high school volleyball. She spends a lot of time watching her compete at school and on the road throughout during volleyball club season. In her spare time Jenn enjoys spending time on the lake boating with friends and family and spending time with their Golden Retriever/Yellow Lab mix dog, Lucy.