Cheryl L. Baker Mba, Phr

Cheryl L. Baker has over 15 years of experience in HR, starting in 2006 as an HR Consultant. In this role, they worked with organizations to create policies, streamline processes, and handle various HR functions. Cheryl L. also served as a Workshop Instructor at Prairie State College, creating HR-specific content for student cohorts. Cheryl then became a Human Resources Manager at EquiTrust Life Insurance Company, where they focused on employee orientation, benefits enrollment, and policy guidance. Cheryl L. also worked as a Program Certification Consultant at Veterans Choice Equipment & Service, where they researched certification programs and developed processes to optimize resources. Cheryl also has experience as a Senior HR Generalist at Energy Distribution Partners, where they handled compliance, payroll processing, and benefits enrollment. In addition, they have worked at Northwestern Memorial Hospital as a Human Resources Generalist and Consultant, handling various HR functions such as payroll, onboarding, and performance reviews. Currently, Cheryl is the Director of Human Resources - Services at Youth Guidance, where they oversee HR operations. Cheryl holds an MBA and has certifications as a PHR and SHRM-CP.

Cheryl L. Baker obtained their education in a sequential manner, starting with an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Business Administration and Management from South Suburban College, which they completed between 2002 and 2004. Cheryl L. then went on to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Human Resource Management from Governors State University from 2004 to 2006. Following their bachelor's degree, they further enhanced their education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Human Resource Management from the same institution between 2006 and 2009.

Additionally, Cheryl L. Baker has obtained certifications to enhance their professional profile. In 2013, they obtained the Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI. In 2015, they also obtained the SHRM-CP certification from SHRM. It is also mentioned that they hold a certification as a Certified Professional from SHRM, but no specific details regarding the month and year of obtaining this certification are provided.