Denise Blair

Denise Blair is an experienced Human Resources Generalist at Disability Advocates of Kent County since April 2014, responsible for managing HR functions, employee benefit programs, and compliance with employment laws. As the Owner/Consultant of Performance Improvement Plus since September 1992, Denise focuses on improving performance within organizations through strategic training and consulting. Previous roles include Performance Consultant for major companies like Pharmacia and Upjohn, Amway Corporation, and Herman Miller, where Denise delivered training, conducted needs analyses, and developed performance interventions. Additional experience includes roles as a Volunteer Trail Guide at Blandford Nature Center, Training and Development Coordinator at GRSource.org, Grant Writer at Grand Valley State University, and Contract Recruiter at Priceline.com. Denise holds an MA in Organizational Psychology from Western Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Business, and Dance from Central Michigan University.