Sherene Cool

Background

About Sherene Cool

Sherene stands as an exceptional rarity among top-tier HR practitioners, possessing a distinctive blend of skills that seamlessly integrates the operational acumen of a human resources business partner with the strategic insights of workforce planning. With an impressive track record spanning over 18+ years in diverse roles and industries across both private and public sectors, she has solidified her reputation as a respected figure capable of forging strong connections with C-level executives, Public Officials, Community Organizations, Job seekers, and Higher Ed institutions. At the heart of Sherene's professional identity lies her commitment to guiding organizations in locating, retaining, and optimizing their talent. Her methodology rests upon the marriage of quantitative practices like headcount planning and workforce analytics with qualitative decision-making frameworks, effectively using data to inform and catalyze transformative organizational strategies that ensure the right people, with the right skills, are in the right place at the right time. Her impact on those she collaborates with is multi-faceted: Strategic Value: Sherene's forward-looking focus extends 2-3 years into the future, ensuring that the organizations she works with are poised for sustained success. Optimized Workforce: Through astute analysis, she identifies essential roles, critical talent, and skill gaps, enabling targeted adjustments for a more streamlined and proficient workforce. Risk Mitigation: Sherene's adeptness at matrix scenario planning equips organizations to proactively prepare for various futures, both within and beyond their control. Increased Revenue: Leveraging her expertise, Sherene provides a distinct business edge that translates to a competitive advantage, enabling organizations to attract, deploy, and effectively manage the talent required for executing strategies that yield robust business outcomes. Workforce Planning Competencies: Succession Planning Labor Demand and Supply Forecasting Recruitment and Retention Planning Skills Gap Analysis Talent Acquisition & Management Full Cycle Recruitment LinkedIn Pipeline Builder Workforce Analytics Economic Development Business Management Strategy Integrated Project Delivery and Management Training Development Labor Laws & Regulations Employee Relations (ER) New Hire Orientation