Associated
Kelly Hopper, SPHR has a diverse work experience in the field of human resources. Kelly is currently the Director of Human Resources at Associated, a position they have held since February 2021. Prior to this, they worked as an Instructional Assistant at Geneva Community Unit School District 304 from August 2017 to February 2021. Kelly also served as a Teacher Assistant at St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 from August 2016 to August 2017.
Before entering the education field, Kelly worked as a stay-at-home mom at Hopper Home from January 2006 to August 2016. During this time, they also worked as an Independent Stylist at Stella & Dot from April 2012 to 2014.
Kelly's earlier career included roles as an HR Consultant at Fuji Graphic Systems in 2006, a Regional Human Resources Manager at Fuji Graphic Systems from 2000 to 2005, and a Human Resources Manager at Pepperidge Farm from 1998 to 2000. Kelly began their HR journey at Watson Pharmaceuticals in 1993 as an HR Assistant and progressed through various positions until becoming the Human Resources Manager.
In summary, Kelly Hopper has a comprehensive background in human resources, with experience in various industries such as education, retail, and pharmaceuticals.
Kelly Hopper, SPHR, has a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Psychology from Bradley University, which was completed between the years 1986 and 1990. Kelly also holds a Master's degree in Management and Organizational Behavior (MSMOB) with a focus on Human Resources from Benedictine University, earned between 1991 and 1993. Prior to attending Bradley University, Kelly graduated from Glenbard East High School, but no specific degree or field of study is provided. In terms of certifications, they obtained the Senior Professional in Human Resources® certification from HRCI in January 2022 and will be certified in The Five Behaviors® by Wiley Workplace Learning in September 2023.
Associated
Celebrating more than 60 years of providing customers with innovative solutions that optimize storage and order fulfillment operations within their supply chain, Associated understands that handling materials in the supply chain should be more than material handling. By utilizing their unparalleled experience and industry best practices, Associated is able to evaluate methods and processes for storage, order fulfillment, labor and equipment utilization and recommend practical strategies to enhance effectiveness and reduce overall cost. Featuring leading-edge engineering, fleet management and labor optimization services to complement industry-leading sales, service, rentals and parts, Associated has been the recipient of multiple awards in recognition of being a premier organization in the material handling industry. Our Mission: For Our Customers, To be their trusted partner in providing and supporting supply chain solutions, which optimize space, labor, and order fulfillment. For Our Employees, To be an employer of choice by fostering a Customer First culture that embodies respect, communication, teamwork, empowerment and career development, where outstanding performance is recognized and rewarded. For Our Suppliers: To be their preferred channel partner by providing professional representation for their industry leading solutions.