What they’re saying about my work & contributions…
“Alida and I had the privilege of partnering on a most challenging endeavor. Our community was committed to combining it’s six Catholic schools into one organization. The HR challenges of combining six organizations into one in a seamless and satisfying transition were more than significant. Alida’s experience and common sense approach combined with outstanding professional skills and judgment helped to make the transition go smoothly. I’ve had the privilege to work with many outstanding people in my 35 years as an HR Director but few could have contributed as much so quickly as Alida was able to do. Her broad knowledge of the full range of HR areas combined with her experience made her the perfect person for our challenging assignment. Combining her high level of HR expertise with a personality that engaged everyone in the organization was the key to the project’s success.”
Board Member and HR Committee Chair, Consulting Client
“Alida’s depth and breadth of HR and business knowledge, together with her willingness to work at whatever level was needed (core HR support or strategic planning) were incredibly valuable to me and my team. Our CEO was so impressed with her, that we ended up shifting the focus of her assignment with us to an assessment of the HR function and developing action planning to address our gaps. In this process she demonstrated her keen thinking, executive presence, and collaborative problem solving abilities. She has made a lasting positive impression, and will be my go to for further assistance!”
Senior Director, Human Capital, Consulting Client
“Alida played a key role in our ability to keep our compensation strategy afloat on an extended interim basis while we sought the right candidate for the job. Not only did she spend time educating the HR generalists across our global footprint about compensation, she was diligent and thoughtful in her technical analysis and really understood the underpinnings of the larger strategy. My team and I felt confident in her work product, pleased with her responsiveness, impressed with her versatility and ability to quickly make meaningful contributions and delighted with her professional yet engaging work style. Alida has been an absolute pleasure to have onboard and we would happily engage her services again.”
VP, Human Resources, Consulting Client
“Alida is a very skilled Human Resources professional with a special gift for relating to all kinds of people. When we worked together, I saw her handle many difficult situations with care, concern and grace. Since then, I’ve been impressed by her growth as a leader and manager, and her continuing drive to expand her knowledge of business management and the nuts and bolts of all aspects of the Human Resources profession.”
Former Colleague & Internal Client, Strong Capital Management
“Alida brings a strong human resources and business orientation to her work. As a broad thinker, she can see the bigger picture and understands how organizations work. Her strong human resources skills, broader management experience, and a solid approach to achieving results make her a terrific colleague.”
Former Manager, Strong Capital Management
“Alida is by far the most creative, intelligent, and supportive professional I have worked with in my career! She is not just a manager, she is a leader who understands how to translate a company’s strategic business plan into outstanding programs to attract, support, and retain top talent. As VP of Corporate Administration at UMB Fund Services Alida used her talents to build a high-quality, professional, and fun workforce in a rapidly-growing company, provide everyone a professional but cool workplace, and implement corporate services that ensured everyone had what they needed to do a great job. When I joined the firm I was amazed at both the diversity and vibrancy of the workforce and the extremely low turnover rate, both due in large part to her efforts. Beyond her professional excellence, Alida has a terrific personal touch, always ready to listen to co-workers and support new ideas. She makes the tough jobs look easy and will help any company to achieve great results!”
Former Colleague, UMB Fund Services
“Alida’s extraordinary interpersonal skills were integral to her position when I worked with her. Those skills serve her very well in any endeavor she undertakes. In addition, she knows how to be “tough” in the sense of being realistic about the wisdom of a decision or an action. On a personal level, she is bright, optimistic and big-hearted, qualities that draw people (like me) to her.”
Former Colleague, UMB Fund Services
