Mlhr Abby Cochran Phr, Clrp

Abby Cochran has a strong background in human resources, with experience spanning over 18 years. Abby is currently the Director of Human Resources at the City of Upper Arlington, a position they have held since October 2018. Prior to this, Abby held the same role at the City of Gahanna from February 2016 to October 2018. Before becoming a director, they worked as a Human Resources Coordinator for the City of Gahanna from October 2010 to February 2016.

Abby began their career at American Health Holding, Inc. in 2004, where they served as a Supervisor in HR until October 2010. Prior to this, Abby worked as an HR Generalist at LKQ (previously GTA, Inc.) from 2002 to 2004.

Abby also gained experience as an Occupational Safety and Health Intern at Pfaltzgraff Company in June 2002. Throughout their career, Abby has developed a strong skillset in HR and has demonstrated their ability to lead and manage teams effectively.

Abby Cochran, MLHR, PHR, CLRP, completed their education at two different institutions. Abby attended The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business from 2004 to 2008, where they obtained a Masters degree in Labor and Human Resources. Prior to that, from 1998 to 2002, Abby studied at Millersville University of Pennsylvania. There, they earned a Bachelors degree in Psychology, with minors in business and occupational safety and health management.

In addition to their academic achievements, Abby has acquired several certifications throughout their career. In 2006, they obtained the Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI. Later, in 2015, they received the SHRM-CP (SHRM Certified Professional) certification from the SHRM Certification institution. Abby further enhanced their qualifications in 2016 by obtaining the Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP) certification from the NPELRA.

Based on the provided information, Abby Cochran has a strong educational background in labor and human resources, complemented by various certifications in related fields.