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Kristen Powelson, MBA, is a seasoned Human Resources professional with extensive experience across various industries. Currently serving as the Human Resources Manager at Essex Brownell, Kristen provides primary HR advisory services for executive and leadership teams while overseeing operations in both union and non-union facilities. Previous roles include Senior Consultant for Employee Relations at Cargill, where Kristen supported diverse client groups and managed employee relations investigations, and Human Resources Manager at PepsiCo, responsible for HR support for over 400 employees and leading labor relations efforts. Kristen's background also includes significant HR roles at Comcast, Frontier Communications, Kelly Services-Whirlpool Corporation, and an internship at UPS, underscoring a comprehensive skill set in employee relations, labor negotiations, and HR operations. Kristen holds an MBA in Business Administration and Management with a focus on Human Resources from the University of Southern Indiana, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Bowling Green State University.