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Julie Ayers, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, serves as the Director of Human Resources at GDS Associates, Inc. since August 2009, where responsibilities include managing talent acquisition, employee relations, onboarding, performance management, and legal compliance for a multi-state engineering and consulting firm. Prior to this role, Julie held various HR positions including AVP, Human Resources Director at Georgia Heritage Bank, and Assistant Vice President & Human Resources Manager at GB&T Bancshares. With a robust foundation in human resources, Julie has spearheaded the implementation of new systems and strategies to enhance employee satisfaction and productivity. Julie holds a BBA in Business with a focus on Human Resources and an MBA from Kennesaw State University.