Shirley began her volunteer role with SHRM in her local chapter, Central Carolina SHRM, as Program Director. She went on to serve in a variety of roles including President for multiple terms. Under her leadership, the chapter achieved Platinum Excel Award Status. The chapter has also won numerous community service awards. Shirley is most proud of co-chairing the 2018 NCSHRM State Conference, which allowed her chapter to fund a permanent HR Scholarship with the local community college.
As a member of NC State Council, Shirley has served on many committees and chaired College Relations. Additionally, she led as District Director and President-Elect. Shirley encourages others to create SHRM relationships, which offer opportunities to grow and lead in this dynamic volunteer organization. Shirley is in the first year of a two-year term as President of NCSHRM.
Shirley is the Human Resources Lead for the Business Technologies Department at Central Carolina Community College where she is an Advisor to student clubs for HR, Business, and Toastmasters. She holds many certifications that enhance her proficiencies. She also is the SHRM Educational Coordinator for the college. Shirley is very proud for the college to have the first HR Apprenticeship Program in NC. Her skills in leadership and training were developed through experiences in human resources, business management and ownership, senior retirement/assisted living administration, vocational rehabilitation, medical/dental office management, and cosmetology. As an advocate of education and servant leadership, Shirley participates and serves in collaborative activities supporting community growth and stability. She especially enjoys being a voice for children as a Guardian Ad Litem.
Education:
MBA, Data Driven Leadership (post grad)-Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio
SHRM-Inclusive Workplace Culture Specialty Credential
Choose to Win Coach, Ziglar Inc.
Distinguished Toastmaster