Kaelin has a strong connection to hospitality, having started her hospitality journey as a teenager and bartending alongside full-time HR positions ever since. Her diverse HR background spans several industries, including not-for-profits, law firms, and software start-ups, as well as hospitality. With over seven years of HR experience, Kaelin has excelled in managing the full employee lifecycle - from employee onboarding and orientation, employee relations, benefits administration, learning and development, offboarding, and many other areas - all while fostering a positive workplace environment. Her unique blend of HR and hospitality experience has prepared her to excel at Empowered, where she combines her passion for HR with her deep understanding of the hospitality sector, promising an exciting and positive experience for her clients and teams. When she’s not traveling to different corners of the country to visit friends and family, you can find Kaelin cheering passionately at college football games or attending other sporting events. Her love of different music genres often leads her to exciting concerts, and her taste buds are always on an adventure as she discovers new bars and restaurants. Kaelin graduated from the University of Alabama with a BA in Communication and Information Sciences, and has also earned her SHRM-CP.
Ideal Restaurant Experience
I love starting with a cocktail before transitioning to wine. I prefer appetizers to desserts. And I love to order multiple plates to share with friends, tapas style. I love all different types of food - my favorites being Mediterranean, Italian, and Southern - and I like to be in a cozy environment where I can enjoy the company of whoever I am with.
What does creating workplaces where people thrive mean to you?
To thrive means to be happy! A workplace where people thrive is where a person feels empowered to show up as their best self and do their best work.
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