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LaRae J. has over 18 years of diverse work experience in human resources and coaching. LaRae most recently served as the Human Resources Director at the City of Pearland, Texas, where they successfully developed and professionalized the HR and Risk Management departments. Prior to that, they were the Assistant Director of Human Resources, leading day-to-day operations and spearheading a culture transformation to improve the finance department's productivity and budgeting abilities. Before joining the City of Pearland, LaRae operated their own coaching business, LaRae Gunn Coaching, LLC, where they provided executive coaching and leadership development services. LaRae has also worked as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Dun & Bradstreet, a Human Resources Business Partner at Panasonic, and a Senior Human Resources Generalist at Oxford University Press. LaRae is experienced in conducting employee assessments, resolving employee relations issues, and advising senior leadership on people and business challenges.

LaRae J. holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Computer Information Systems from Saint Elizabeth University. Additionally, they have obtained a Master of Science degree in Human Resources Management from the same institution. Alongside their degrees, LaRae J. possesses several certifications including a Certificate in Human Resource Management from Fairleigh Dickinson University, as well as the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from HRCI and the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification from SHRM. However, specific information about the start and end years of their education and the dates they obtained their certifications are not provided.