Mel Goodrich
HR Executive/ Certified Leadership Coach/ Change Management Champion/ Trusted Strategic Business Partner
- Role
- Adjunct Faculty at Light & Ignite Coaching
- Location
- Norfolk, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mel Goodrich
My 33 years in the HR profession has been driven by a commitment to excellence in HR operations, fueled by a passion for talent strategy and HR service delivery. I am proud to have led teams dedicated to fostering a culture of engagement and inclusion that has been pivotal in creating an environment where every individual is valued and empowered. My expertise in employee relations and engagement have elevated teams and provided tools to leaders. With a focus on organizational goals and the mission, I have helped deliver innovative solutions that transformed cultures and established best practices. I am proud to be the Chief HR Strategic Partner at Bon Secours Mercy Health in Hampton Roads. I also am so grateful to continue to partner and support as Principal and CEO of Light and Ignite Coaching.
Experience
Adjunct Faculty
Jun 2025 — Present
ECPI UniversityOld Dominion University
Education
Texas A&M University
BS, Political Science
1989 — 1993
Strayer University
Masters, Human Resource Management
2010 — 2012
Skills
- Interviews
- Employee Engagement
- Employee Relations
- Management
- Training
- Onboarding
- Interviewing
- Talent Acquisition
- Leadership
- Hiring
- Personnel Management
- Recruiting
- Talent Management
- Performance Management
- Human Resources
- Succession Planning
- Labor Relations
- Organizational Effectiveness
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