Recommendations from industry professionals
I would highly recommend Barbara for her exceptional leadership, during her time at MarketStar I was fortunate to work with her on several go to market initiatives and also witness first hand her meticulous adherence to HR processes. When you combine that with her compassionate approach to people, it truly set her apart from others that I've worked with previously in her field.
Barbara consistently brought a human touch to her role, making every employee and individual she worked with feel valued and understood.
Her dedication to both efficiency and empathy is a rare and invaluable combination in the corporate world.
She would be an amazing asset to any HR and employee relations team.
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Anthony Cantrell
I have had the privilege of being under the leadership of an exceptional Global HR Director, Barbara, during my tenure at Marketstar. Her unwavering commitment to fostering a truly employee-centric environment left an indelible mark on both the organization and its workforce.
Barbara possesses a remarkable ability to lead authentically, demonstrating a genuine concern for the well-being and growth of every individual under her purview. Her leadership style goes beyond the standard corporate practices; it's a blend of empathy, strategic vision, and hands-on engagement that truly sets her apart. She consistently champions open communication, inviting feedback, and ensuring that every employee's voice is heard and valued.
Under her guidance, Marketstar's workplace culture transformed into one that prioritizes collaboration, innovation, and personal development. Barbara nurtured an environment where employees felt empowered to share their ideas, take calculated risks, and excel beyond their own expectations. Her deep-rooted belief in the potential of each team member was infectious, motivating everyone to contribute their best and reach new heights of performance.
One of Barbara’s most admirable qualities is her unwavering dedication to aligning the organization's goals with the well-being of its employees. She crafted initiatives that not only drove business success but also uplifted the professional journey of every employee. Whether it was revamping training programs, introducing flexible work arrangements, or spearheading diversity and inclusion efforts, her initiatives were consistently aimed at improving the lives of those she led.
In a landscape often dominated by metrics and KPIs, Barbara brought the human element back to leadership. Her authenticity, transparency, and approachability created an atmosphere of trust and camaraderie that empowered everyone to thrive. It's rare to encounter a leader who not only excels in the professional realm but also deeply cares about the personal growth and well-being of her team.
I wholeheartedly recommend Barbara to any organization seeking a transformational HR leader who not only understands the intricate dynamics of human resources but also possesses the rare ability to inspire, uplift, and create lasting positive change. She has left an indelible mark on my professional journey, and I am certain she will do the same for any team lucky enough to have her at the helm.​
Katie BA (H), Senior HR Practitioner
Barbara is a value-driven leader who makes a transformative business impact by caring first for employees as the force that powers a successful organization. She successfully built trust across our organization with her commitment and care for employee well-being, focus on culture, and human resource expertise. In our shared purpose to create a growth culture, I was impressed with how in tune Barbara was with the needs of our people at all levels.
Barbara led forward with a thoughtful, strategic, and collaborative leadership style to empower the human side of work. She was instrumental in creating meaningful programs to promote a positive culture, enhance and support employee well-being, and build the framework for professional growth and talent development.
Working with Barbara, I benefitted from her remarkable focus on strategy, technology-enabled solutions, and collaborative leadership style to create solutions that optimized opportunities and outcomes. Barbara is a respected leader who will continue to be instrumental in driving successful HR initiatives and facilitating growth by focusing on empowering the individual.
Danette Pulley
I had the wonderful privilege and opportunity to work for, learn from, and collaborate with Barbara at MarketStar while on the Talent Solutions team. When I accepted the position to work at MarketStar, a huge selling point for me was to work specifically for Barbara because she has deep experience and knowledge of HR, and a passion for developing her team.
Barbara is a true expert and strategist in all thing’s human resources, and any organization would be indefinitely better for having her join their team. Her ability to understand complex situations and provide quantitative and qualitative results is impressive. Both in data driven deliverables, and industry best practices. I would recommend Barbara to any organization who needs a true titan in the industry.
McKay Taylor