Valerie Soter, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-SCP

Valerie Soter, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-SCP has extensive experience in human resources management. Valerie currently holds the position of Director of Human Resources Operations at Insteel Industries, Inc since April 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Head of Human Resources/Director of Human Resources at Fluid Components International from 2017 to April 2023. In this role, they provided HR expertise to various divisions and locations and was responsible for all functional areas of human resources.

Before joining Fluid Components International, Valerie worked as the Human Resources Manager/Site Head of Human Resources at Meggitt PLC (Meggitt San Diego) from 2012 to 2017. Valerie was accountable for organizational effectiveness, recruitment, talent planning, employee development, and performance management.

Valerie also gained experience as a Human Resource Manager and Security Officer at Chesapeake Government Health Services from 2009 to 2012. In this role, they provided HR support to a government contractor and implemented cost-effective measures to increase employee engagement.

From 2007 to 2009, Valerie served as a Human Resource Manager at Kalman & Co., Inc., where they provided HR services and talent management expertise for various Department of Defense programs.

Valerie began their career as the Human Resources Director at S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. in 2006, where they led the HR function and implemented programs to enhance employee onboarding and benefits.

Overall, Valerie Soter has a strong background in human resources management, with experience in talent management, compliance, risk mitigation, employee relations, and benefit and compensation management across different industries and locations.

Valerie Soter, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-SCP, has a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a focus on HR from the Strome College of Business. Valerie then transferred to Troy University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management, specializing in HR.

In addition to their educational background, Valerie holds several certifications related to their field. Valerie obtained the Global Professional in Human Resources® (GPHR®) certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) in June 2019. Valerie also earned the Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) certification from HRCI in June 2010. Valerie holds the SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), which they acquired in July 2022. Furthermore, they have a Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification, obtained in March 2021 from the Six Sigma Council.

Based on the provided information, it is not clear when Valerie attended the Strome College of Business or Troy University, as the start and end years are not specified.