Kelly Fraser
Human Resources Advisor
- Office Location: Calgary
- Phone: 403-692-0850
- Email: kfraser@hmaland.com
Biography
Kelly has 13 years experience in Human Resources with a passion for life-long learning, coaching, and employee development. She has a proven track record of implementing and marketing strategic Employee Development, Training, and HR programs promoting optimal organizational and individual effectiveness.
She is a Certified Human Resources Professional (C.H.R.P.), and she has worked in several industries such as technology, satellite communications, environmental consulting, geophysical services, the electric system operator, insurance, and health care. She worked as a Recruiting Specialist with Bell ExpressVu and Wi-LAN, where she was responsible for high-volume recruitment, implementing strategic recruitment practices and HR planning. She worked as a Senior Human Resources Generalist at Golder Associates, CGGVeritas, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO), and SMART Technologies. Prior to her career in HR, she worked as a personal fitness trainer on a part-time basis for 10 years through high school and her post-secondary studies.
She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Sociology (Life Sciences) from the University of Toronto, and a Human Resources Post-Diploma from Seneca College (Toronto). She is currently working towards her Adult Learning Certificate from the University of Calgary, and has plans to pursue coaching certification that is accredited through the International Coach Federation.
Professional Experience
HR Planning, Recruitment and Selection
-Successfully implemented, communicated, and managed formalized recruitment practices for Wi-LAN, Golder, CGGVeritas, the AESO, and SMART
-Developed successful comprehensive Campus Recruitment Strategy targeting national Universities and Colleges for Wi-LAN, CGGVeritas and the AESO
-Promoted an effective orientation process by creating and delivering an orientation program for new employees at Bell ExpressVu
-Created a comprehensive recruitment branding project plan for SMART
Training and Facilitation
-Developed and facilitated in-house training programs and courses at Golder, CGGVeritas, the AESO, and SMART
-Coordinated a customized leadership development program through the University of Calgary for CGGVeritas
Employee and Team Development
-Developed a workable and practical career planning tool that included training and skill development requirements for SMART and CGGVeritas
-Designed and implemented a successful Rotational Program for new grads to work on a rotational basis gaining exposure to both Land Acquisition and Land Processing areas of the business at CGGVeritas.
-Coordinated succession planning initiatives at CGGVeritas
-Facilitated several team building programs and coaching initiatives for team development
Coaching
-Demonstrated successful transformational coaching to every internal client, helping them succeed in the achievement of their goals
Organizational Effectiveness and Design
-Attended Queens Industrial Relations Organizational Design Program Certificate Program and facilitated strategic growth and reorganization plans for various departments within the AESO and SMART
Policy Development
-Developed and implemented a complete Employee (Policies) Handbook for CGGVeritas and the AESO
Total Compensation
-Conducted various industry salary surveys annually to ensure total compensation practices are competitive with the local market