Kellie Schroeder
Ms. Schroeder is the Senior Human Resources Manager at Acumen Solutions, Inc. Acumen Solutions is a business and technology consulting firm with headquarters in Tysons Corner, VA. In addition to helping our clients solve business challenges and improve performance, Acumen Solutions is committed to social responsibility and offering support to various organizations in the community in a number of ways. Prior to joining Acumen Solutions in 2009, Ms. Schroeder served as HR Consultant with TPO, Inc., a local HR consulting firm. From 2004 – 2007, Ms. Schroeder was the Human Resources Director at Innovative Concepts where she led the HR department for this wireless communication government contractor. She previously held human resources positions with Booz Allen Hamilton, Southern Company and TRW (prior to the Northrop Grumman acquisition.) Ms. Schroeder graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor in Business Administration from James Madison University. She also earned the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification in 2004. With over 15 years experience in human resources, Ms. Schroeder has in-depth experience with employee relations, benefits administration, compensation analysis, policy development and interpretation as well as compliance. Her area of expertise is partnering with executives to create and implement solid HR programs and services in support of strategic business initiatives. She has proven success with coaching managers and serving as a knowledgeable and trusted advisor, offering solutions to a variety of business matters. Strengths include performance management resulting in enhanced productivity, process improvement to gain efficiencies and project management ensuring goal achievement. Excellent communication skills along with strong work ethic and great interpersonal skills make Ms. Schroeder both an effective individual contributor as well as team player. Ms. Schroeder previously served on the boards for Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and the Blue Ridge Assistance Dogs organizations. She considers the Northern Virginia area home. She grew up in a military family and enjoyed living in multiple locations on the East Coast. She resides in Fairfax.