Hope Blakely

Hope Blakely, SHRM-CP, CHRM, CEEO, serves as the Deputy Director of Human Resources for the City of South Fulton GA since August 2021. With extensive experience in human resources, previous roles include HR Manager/EO Officer at Three Rivers Regional Commission, where strategic organizational planning was a key responsibility, and leading initiatives at H.O.P.E. w/ God's Grace to provide free resume reviews and mock interviews. Hope's career also includes positions such as CEO Assistant at Every Woman Works, Human Resources Associate at URS Corporation, and Benefits Specialist at Hooks Van Holm, demonstrating proficiency in employee training, benefits administration, and policy development. Academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management from Troy University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Georgia College & State University.