Patti is the Director of Business Strategy and Quality with Clark Schaefer Strategic HR. Harmony, consistency, and adaptability are three of Patti’s strengths that have contributed to her success in the area of human resources over the past 30+ years. Beginning her career in manufacturing, she quickly learned the importance of employee relations and became successful as a “boots-on-the-ground” HR professional.
Thanks to her experience in industries such as health care, financial services, service, and non-profits, Patti is able to operate with an operational mindset, understanding that the day-to-day human resources activities can make or break organizational success. She enjoys assuring the tactical elements of HR support the strategic progress of the business while creating forward-thinking processes that maintain compliance and assure employee retention and engagement. She is highly experienced in HR audits and third-party workplace investigations.
Patti obtained her BS from Miami University, where she studied abroad in Vienna, Austria, and caught the “Disney Bug” after working in the Disney World College Program. She went on to achieve a Master of Arts in Labor and Employment Relations from the University of Cincinnati, and a Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Findlay. Patti is also certified as a Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) and a Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM).
Proud of her roots in Wapakoneta, Ohio, Patti enjoys visiting “back home” and staying busy with her three children, family, and friends. She enjoys weekends that are jam-packed, especially when they lead to beaches, festivals, or best yet… Disney!
If you have questions for Patti or would like to contact her directly, email her at Patti@StrategicHRinc.com.
