Hilary Gardner, PHR, SHRM-CP, M.A.

Hilary Gardner has over 20 years of work experience in the field of human resources and recruitment. Hilary currently works as the Human Resources Director at Concentric Energy Advisors, beginning in 2023. Prior to this role, they held the position of Human Resources Manager at the same company from 2018 to 2022.

From 2016 to 2018, Hilary worked as a Human Resources Manager at The DAVIS Companies, where they were responsible for various HR functions, including corporate recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, and professional development. Hilary also played a role in implementing new technologies within the organization.

Before their time as an HR Manager, Hilary held the role of Recruiting Supervisor at The DAVIS Companies from 2013 to 2015. In this position, they managed a team of recruiters and facilitated full-cycle recruitment processes. Hilary also mentored new recruiters and oversaw the company-wide mentorship program.

Hilary's career at The DAVIS Companies began in 2006 as a Senior Recruiter in staffing services. Hilary placed professionals in administrative, human resources, and finance positions and handled various recruitment tasks, including candidate assessment, sourcing, and interview preparation. Hilary also ensured employee satisfaction and addressed any issues that arose during assignments.

Prior to joining The DAVIS Companies, Hilary worked as an Administrative Assistant at State Street from 2005 to 2006. Hilary began their career in 2001 at Kelly Services, where they held the role of Recruiter/Supervisor until 2005.

Throughout their career, Hilary has accumulated experience in various HR functions, recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and implementing new technologies. Hilary holds certifications as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP). Hilary holds a Master of Arts degree as well.

Hilary Gardner, PHR, SHRM-CP, M.A., obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English and Sociology from the College of the Holy Cross, graduating in 2001. Hilary then pursued further education and earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Human Resource Management from Framingham State University, completing their studies in 2009. Prior to that, in 2007-2008, they also obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Criminal Justice from Curry College. Hilary completed their high school education at Notre Dame Academy, earning a High School Diploma between 1993 and 1997. Hilary also obtained various certifications, including a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from the HR Certification Institute in June 2009, a SHRM-CP certification from SHRM in January 2016, a Certified Staffing Professional (CSP) certification from the American Staffing Association in November 2014, and a Predictive Index (PI) Analyst certification from PI Worldwide in July 2014. Recently, in August 2022, Hilary obtained a certification in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging from LinkedIn. There is no specific information provided regarding the dates or institution associated with Dale Carnegie, suggesting it may not be directly related to their formal education.