Heather Skillman

Heather Skillman is the founder and principal owner of The Skillman Enterprise which partners with small to mid-sized companies across the United States, offering employee engagement strategies, coaching and training. She also partners with HR professionals coaching them on their wellbeing, gaining confidence and validations for their sanity when needed, career coaching, and in having strategic discussions to help in setting them up for success in their roles. 

Heather is a senior-level Human Resources professional with over 20 years of experience, providing strategic and tactical direction for the Human Resources function. Heather has a proven track record of helping leaders resolve employee issues, employee development, succession planning, and hiring and retaining talent, as well as training managers on legal compliance.

As an HR professional Heather has experienced the day-to-day stress that comes from working in the HR industry. She excels in training professionals how to develop resiliency to manage stress and improve engagement.

Heather has experience working in both union and non-union environments in healthcare, aerospace, manufacturing, engineering, hi-tech startups, and medical device engineering. She has an outstanding track record for developing solid and trusting relationships with HR leaders, helping them be successful, effective, and happier professionals.