livingHR Expands Human Capital Consulting and Talent Management Expertise with New Team Announcements
Tampa, FL (PRWEB) October 17, 2014 -- livingHR, the human capital management and talent management consulting organization based in Tampa, FL, has announced that Lisa Letizio will be joining their team as a Senior Human Capital Consultant. The growing organization has also announced the promotion of Cara Hunter, MBA, SPHR to Practice Director and Senior Talent Management Consultant.
“Our entire team is very excited and honored to congratulate Cara and welcome Lisa to livingHR,” said Keri Higgins-Bigelow, founder and president of livingHR. “Finding talent like Lisa and Cara will allow livingHR to continue to create healthy organizations that attract, engage and retain top talent, and identify Tampa as the capital of human capital. With organizations like WilsonHCG and livingHR that call Tampa home, as well as the birth of Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) in Bradenton, FL, I can see the Tampa area as one of the best cities to work in if you are in the business of HR (people) or technology."
Letizio, a respected Human Resources executive for more than 25 years, is a strategic and insightful business leader with experience building healthy cultures and strong leadership teams in fast-paced, goals-driven corporate environments. Letizio has built and revamped large-scale HR teams to meet the needs of very demanding businesses, both domestically and internationally. Her strengths and experience include executive compensation, talent acquisition, executive coaching, talent management and community affairs.
Letizio retired from her position as the Chief Human Resources Officer and an Executive Officer at HSN, Inc., in St. Petersburg, Florida. She served the company in that role since 1998. She oversaw the Human Resources teams for all of HSNi, a retail portfolio that generated more than $3.2 billion in revenue and encompassed HSN. Previously, Letizio was Vice President of Human Resources of The Timberland Company.
Letizio is actively involved in the community, serving on the boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, WEL (Women Executive Leadership) and the St Petersburg Arts Alliance.
“Lisa has an incredible background, deep understanding of employment culture and strategy, and shares a similar, progressive approach to aligning culture and business strategy. Lisa will serve as both an advisor to livingHR and our clients—her proven experience and capabilities are a huge win for both,” said Higgins-Bigelow.
Cara Hunter, MBA, SPHR has been appointed Practice Director, Senior Talent Management Consultant at livingHR. Hunter was originally brought onto the livingHR team as a Talent Management Consultant. She quickly elevated to a Senior Talent Management Consultant role, and will now serve in a leadership capacity within the organization.
“Cara has proven herself to be a quality leader, and highly strategic HR business partner in her previous role as a Consultant at livingHR. Her promotion is well-deserved,” states Higgins-Bigelow.
Hunter has been working within the HR field for 15 years and was awarded the Senior Professional of Human Resources title in 2008. Hunter's management and leadership experience at PWC, a Fortune 100 Best Places to Work organization include: HR Management, HR Technology/Shared Services, Total Rewards/Compensation, Performance Management and Onboarding and Assimilation. She also held HR Consultant positions with a Professional Employer Organization early in her career.
Hunter graduated from University of South Florida with a Masters Degree in Business Administration after having received her Bachelors of Science in Public Affairs from Indiana University Bloomington.
Within the community, Hunter is an active member of Tampa Bay Tech Forum, SHRM, HR Florida, and HR Tampa.
“Cara’s business mind, and thoughtful approach to HR strategy are talents I know will have a positive impact as our clients’ organizations progress,” said Higgins-Bigelow.
At livingHR, our specialty is finding a unique harmony between your prized workforce and your long-term business goals. Our mission is to create amazing workplaces by developing culturally-relevant and strategically designed human capital, HR, Talent Management, and OD consulting. We impact your bottom-line by creating healthy organizations that attract, engage, and retain top-talent. We provide best in class resources and deliver strategies that drive performance throughout the entire Talent LifeCycle™ (from hire to retire). livingHR is honored to be headquartered in Tampa, FL. More information: http://www.livinghr.com
Keri Higgins-Bigelow, livingHR, http://www.livinghr.com, +1 813-857-7101, [email protected]
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