Results
What clients bring me in to do
Clients typically engage me during periods of growth or transition, when existing HR and hiring practices are no longer keeping pace with the business.
The outcomes below reflect the kinds of results I’ve delivered across startups and small businesses.
Selected results
People strategy & team scaling
- Built HR functions from scratch in multiple startups
- Scaled one team by 200% in 4 months while reducing reliance on external recruiters
- Supported leadership teams through rapid growth without adding full-time HR headcount
Recruiting & hiring
- Served as fractional recruiter for a global Series A startup, moving 3 candidates to offer within 2 weeks while managing pipelines for 7 roles
- Streamlined interview workflows to improve speed and candidate conversion
HR operations, systems & tooling
- Modernized HR tech for a global telecom company with 85 U.S. employees
- Conducted HR audits, redesigned processes, and led HRIS implementation
- Improved data accuracy, ownership, and operational efficiency across HR functions
Client feedback
“...truly an exceptional HR leader. Even while working in a lean environment, she consistently builds a strong, cohesive team that delivers results.”— Jason Laing, Absolute Labs
“Val is an A+ recruiter! I needed to hire an ops person and she hand picked three of the best people.”— Ryan Bastuba, Varify
“Val is our fractional HR hero! From day one, Val came in and quickly took over HR; developing processes and finding solutions to long-standing pain points.”— Morgan Hampton, Workhorse Marketing
How these results are achieved
Results come from clear priorities, hands-on involvement, and staying engaged long enough for changes to take hold. Most clients start with a focused engagement and continue with ongoing support as needs evolve.
Let’s talk
If you’re looking for experienced HR support with a track record of delivering practical results, let’s start with a conversation.
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