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Brenda Austin Padilla is an experienced HR and operations professional, currently serving as the Director of HR & Operations at Smith Freed Eberhard since June 2022, where responsibilities include overseeing HR functions and promoting firm culture through innovative programs. Prior to this, Brenda held the position of Human Resources Director at Foster & Associates, CPA, LLC from September 2018 to May 2022, managing all HR processes and accounting functions. Brenda's earlier roles include Manager of Corporate Administration and Director of Administration at Hybrid Logistics, where project management and departmental oversight were key responsibilities. Additionally, Brenda served as Admin Manager at General Transportation Services from September 1999 to July 2016, focusing on credit management and compliance. Brenda completed education at Columbia College between 1980 and 1983.