ABOUT

Monica Houghton

Hi, I’m Monica. I’m a passionate people leader with 15+ years experience in Human Resources (since no one calls it that – let’s say People Development), I have also worked in journalism and marketing.

More About Me

At the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, I received a B.A. in Industrial Organizational Psychology – the study of human behavior in the workplace and a minor in Spanish. I have developed individuals, teams, and organizations in multiple sectors including education, nonprofits, government, professional services, and tech startups. I have also stayed active in the field by facilitating online panel discussions on various HR topics at Currnt, contributing to fresh knowledge networking online.

Throughout my career, I have found a common thread, and it’s simple: we’re all human. My insane curiosity on collaboration, culture, and people dynamics led me to travel the world to explore and learn more. I share my experiences in Forbes and my travel website called From Here To Sunday. Overall, I make the most impact on engagement, productivity, and performance to ultimately improve the bottom line.

My hope is to apply my extensive HR knowledge to help serve unique needs for organizations, teams, and individual leaders. For more information on my background, visit my LinkedIn profile or check out my service offerings on LinkedIn ProFinder.

Why Work With Me

If you’re looking for a results-driven and creative HR expert to join your team or work as a remote resource, then I’m your girl. I have experience with many people tactics and am able to lead your project from planning to execution. I can help you with:

  • Performance Management & Training
  • Employee Life-cycle Programming & Experiences
  • Recruiting, On-boarding & New Hire Orientation
  • Employee Relations & Investigations
  • Learning Design & Development (i.e., Manager 101 series)
  • Talent Survey and Data Analytics
  • Employee Engagement and Retention
  • Cultural Integration & Core Values Alignment
  • Change Management (i.e., acquisitions, external events)
  • Negotiation
  • Strategic Staffing & Deployment

If you are looking to increase your employee’s engagement, productivity, and retention, then let’s work together to make this happen. I believe your employees are your business’s #1 asset, so let’s prioritize people first.

Contact me to learn how I can put my people skills to work, and your company’s culture, engagement, and performance will reach their full potential.

Certifications

LinkedIn Learning Certifications:

  • Critical Thinking for Better Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Developing Managers in Organizations
  • Diversity and Inclusion in a Global Enterprise
  • HR as a Business Partner
  • Leadership Strategies for Women
  • People Analytics