Themes

Career & Transition Planning

Interviewing, Networking & Job Search Techniques

Performance Management

Coaching & Feedback Skills

Talent Acquisition Structure & Strategies

About

Kelly Blokdijk, founder of TalentTalks, focuses on providing clients with unparalleled, distinctive talent management expertise in all areas of career management and human resource & organization development functionality – leading to individual and organization success. Kelly’s professional background consists of more than 25 years in diverse corporate settings, including a decade in the human resources field. She has built a well-rounded generalist portfolio of accomplishments in each of the following industries: Internet marketing, commercial real estate, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, retail and distribution.

In the HR & OD arena, Kelly is well regarded for: Outstanding ability to view situations holistically from a systems-perspective; Delivering sound strategic advice; Proposing comprehensive options & recommending courses of action; Exceptional communication skills; presenting, sharing ideas and opinions; Responsiveness & conscientiousness; Impressive interpersonal skills; approachable, diplomatic & objective

Kelly’s academic & industry achievements include: Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership; Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Organization Development Graduate Certificate; Human Resources Management Certificate, Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification; Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) Membership

Assets

During her varied human resources and talent acquisition positions, Kelly was personally responsible for making hundreds of hiring decisions and candidate recommendations. As chief career coach with TalentTalks, Kelly leverages her vast screening and selection experience to provide a unique career management perspective to her clients. With a high level of personalized support, clients are able to refresh their professional image and invigorate their personal brand to target the most ideal career opportunities.

Another core competency Kelly delivers as TalentTalks primary communication specialist, is the ability to create professional quality business communications for various individual or organizational messaging needs, including public relations, media, web content, branding, executive profiles, change management, user-guides, policies and procedures and marketing material.

An avid “learner,” Kelly vigorously pursues continuous education and professional development opportunities and is rarely satisfied with the status quo! Through TalentTalks HR & OD consulting, Kelly optimizes this passion by “creating a voice for talent!” All of her efforts align to improve and enhance existing processes and communication to guide individuals and organizations closer to achieving their vision.

Rave Reviews

Those familiar with Kelly’s personality, demeanor and work-ethic describe her as a “breath of fresh AIR.” Primarily because Kelly’s core values include: Authenticity, Integrity and Results!

Potential clients may view actual customer testimonials at www.talenttalks.com

Kelly is proud to be a member of the LinkedIn group: "Top Recommended People." Kelly's personal LinkedIn profile contains multiple professional endorsements from throughout her career in the corporate environment.

TalentTalks: Helping Others Optimize Their Talent!