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 Capital One, 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.

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,progressive discipline and terminations,
delagation, behavioral interviewing, 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: Medical Society of Virginia, Fredericksburg
SHRM, VaSHRRA, American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA), Accountants
Society of Virginia, Richmond Medical Group Management Association (RMGMA),
American Womens Business Association (ABWA) 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.