Katie Birthler, SPHR
Founder of KTB Resouces, Ltd., Trusted Advisor and Consultant
Using her wealth of knowledge Katie specializes in the design, development and implementation of strategic Human Resources processes and solutions. With over twenty-five years of experience Katie is a high energy, driven, ethical and passionate entrepreneur.
Katie uses a progressive, proven and unparalleled relationship process identifying her as a "trusted advisor" by her clients. As a seasoned professional, Katie has held all pieces of HR in her own hands and has unraveled the puzzle of fitting HR into the larger business cycle.
Her infectious positive attitude leads her to solve HR issues with companies large and small in a wide variety of industries. The vast spectrum of her experience includes:
- Serving as VP of Human Resources for a Fortune 200 company, where her diligence and work ethic won her the organization's top award, the Chairman's Circle award.
- Teaching the PHR/SPHR (Professional and Senior Professional in Human Resources) Certification courses at the University of Minnesota.
- Conducting HR and compliance-related training seminars for employers and business professionals.
- Personally delivering practical guidance through her HR Hotline service; and,
- Founding KTB Ltd. Resources, her own thriving business consulting practice of 15 years
Education
Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science degree in Personnel Development
Certificates of specialization in
Industrial Relations and,
Vocational Training and Development
Professional Associations
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) member
Twin Cities Human Resource Association (TCHRA) member