Brad’s introduction to SHRM began in 2013 when he applied for membership to CSRA SHRM. He wanted to meet other HR professionals and learn about certification. In 2014, he earned his SPHR through a course offered by CSRA SHRM, which ultimately led to him being asked to serve on the Board of Directors as the Programs Chair. During his tenure on the board he served in roles of increasing responsibility including Vice President of Membership, President-Elect and President. In 2018, the chapter hosted the SHRM Certification course under his leadership and coordination, utilizing subject-matter experts to facilitate the sessions. In his role as President, he led the CSRA SHRM chapter in launching a new website, pivoting to virtual meetings due to COVID-19, addressing social unrest with special programs and an increase in membership growth. He has served as SHRMGA Conference Chair since 2018. He is also a SHRMGA District Director.
One of his favorite State Council projects is the annual conference. As annual conference director, he coordinates with multiple committee chairs on calls and meetings, manages the conference budget and goes behind the scenes to ensure a smooth operation. He looks forward to the Volunteer Leader Summit in Washington, D.C. every year. He uses this opportunity to learn best practices for chapter operations and as a networking opportunity to connect with other leaders and to expand his HR presence. He is passionate about assisting others in obtaining certification and frequently presents on the topic to chapters.
Currently, Brad is a Senior Human Resources Manager with Comcast Cable in Augusta, GA. He began his HR career with the State of Georgia and held multiple roles prior to his retirement from state service in 2013. He held positions such as Benefits Coordinator, HR Supervisor, HR Manager, HR Analyst 3, HR Programs Coordinator, Deputy HR Director and HR Projects Director.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Augusta University and a Master of Public Administration from Columbus State University.
Brad invites you to connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-patterson-mpa-sphr-shrm-scp-ccmp-94b57377/