About Us

Sarah Harvey
HR Trainer and Consultant

Sarah Harvey is a much sought after Human Resources Trainer and Consultant for Employee
Centric, with an emphasis in Management Training and Development. With over 20 years of Human
Resources experience, she has led management development programs with companies like
Circuit City, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Johnson & Johnson, Cordis, Baxter
Healthcare, and Ryder Systems. Sarah earned an MBA degree from the University of Miami while
working full-time and has a BA in Psychology from the University of Virginia. Sarah has practical
work experience in project management and all aspects of training and development. Her
experience includes needs assessment, curriculum design, course development, and delivery for
both web-based e-learning and instructor-led training.

At Circuit City, Sarah was the lead project manager for the successful implementation of the Circuit
City Learning Center, an Internet-based blended training solution with over 140 custom-designed
courses for approximately 40,000 sales and management associates nationwide. She was involved
in every aspect of the project from vendor selection through management roll-out and training.

As a professional trainer, Sarah has designed and delivered various training programs for
employees including, but not limited to: strategic thinking, critical analysis and problem solving,
performance management, time management, working with the generations, effective
communication, teambuilding, employee orientation, presentation skills, meeting effectiveness,
supervisory skills, FMLA, EEOC, Preventing Harassment, Total Quality Management (TQM), Good
Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and safety. In addition to training, Sarah has implemented a record
tracking database, 360-degree feedback process, performance management systems, and
bonus/compensation systems.

As a guest speaker, Sarah has presented a variety of topics from "Effective Communication" to
"Hiring Right" for association meetings and on-site company events. Some of her clients include:
Fredericksburg SHRM, VaSHRRA, American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA), Accountants
Society of Virginia, Richmond Medical Group Management Association (RMGMA) and University of
Virginia - School of Continuing and Professional Studies.

Through her extra curricular activities, Sarah has demonstrated her commitment to lifelong learning.
She is a member of the River City Express Network chapter of the American Business Women's
Association, a member of both the national and local chapters of SHRM, and volunteers for The
Central Virginia Food Bank and Habitat for Humanity.