Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP, is currently a field services director at SHRM based in Alexandria, Va. She possesses more than 15 years of experience in human resources, specializing in talent management and leadership. She has worked extensively in the fashion/beauty retail, hospitality and manufacturing industries. Immediately prior to joining SHRM, Nicole was the talent strategy leader for a DC-area-based manufacturer where she developed and executed the talent acquisition strategy, establishing the company’s reputation as a top workplace and employer of choice. Additionally, Nicole is an experienced and dedicated volunteer leader, serving most recently as president for the District of Columbia Society for Human Resources (DC SHRM) and as a panelist of the talent acquisition Special Expertise Panel at SHRM. Nicole has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from The Sage Colleges in Troy N.Y.