Heather Ballinger

Heather Ballinger, SHRM-CP, has a diverse work experience in the field of human resources. Heather is currently serving as the Human Resources Director at Ridge Behavioral Health System. Prior to that, they held the position of Chief Human Resources Officer at Copperhead Environmental Consulting, Inc. from 2020 to 2023. In 2019, Heather worked as a Human Resources Manager at Taylor Made Farm. Heather has also gained significant experience at Harrison Memorial Hospital, where they served as a Human Resources Generalist/Human Resources Assistant from 2009 to 2020. Additionally, they worked as a Registration Clerk/Cashier at the same hospital from 2009 to 2011. Before entering the field of human resources, Heather gained retail experience as a Third Manager/Sales Associate at Cato Corporation and as a Cashier/Carry-Out at Ken's New Market.

Heather Ballinger, SHRM-CP, obtained their Master of Arts degree in Human Resource Management and General Management from DeVry's Keller Graduate School of Management. Heather attended from 2013 to 2014. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Human Resource Management from Midway College, where they studied from 2010 to 2013.

Heather has also obtained several additional certifications. These include Basic Life Support (BLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor certifications from the American Heart Association, which they acquired in February 2023. Likewise, they earned a Wilderness/Remote Location First Aid Instructor certification from HSI in the same month and year. In February 2016, they obtained their SHRM-CP certification from SHRM.

There is one additional certification mentioned, an OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health certification. However, specific information regarding the institution and the year of obtained is not provided.