Shelby S.

About Shelby S.

I’ve built my career around helping people and organizations grow, and that purpose is now at the center of my work as Vice President of Workforce Strategy at NxGen MDx.My focus is straightforward: create workforce systems that strengthen culture, elevate people, and position the organization for long-term success. I believe great companies are fueled by the individuals who show up every day committed to doing meaningful work. My responsibility is to design the structure, clarity, and development pathways that support them.I lead initiatives that shape the full employee experience, from future-focused workforce planning to onboarding, leadership development, and ongoing learning. My work brings together talent strategy, organizational culture, and performance to drive alignment and build teams that are equipped to grow with the business.My Core Beliefs:• People are the engine of every organization. When employees feel supported and valued, results follow.• Culture must be deliberately built, not assumed. Strong teams require trust, clarity, and shared purpose.• Development unlocks potential. Growth should be accessible to every employee at every stage.• Leadership is a craft. Strong leaders create strong teams, and leadership capability can be developed with intention.What WE aim to build:A workplace where people feel aligned with the mission, confident in their development path, and supported by leaders who invest in their success. A culture where clarity, education, and opportunity empower teams to contribute at their highest level.

Experience

1. Vice President of Workforce Strategy

   NxGen MDx

   Dec 2025 — Present · Grand Rapids, MI, US

   Leadership Development: Skilled at building leaders through coaching, mentorship,and learning programs.Onboarding & Retention: Design and implement a high-impact onboarding framework that accelerates new hire productivity and cultural alignment.Change Leadership: Comfortable guiding teams through growth, transition, andtransformation.Systems Integration: Oversee the implementation of digital platforms supporting recruiting, onboarding,learning, and performance management.Strategic Workforce Planning: Forecast and align talent needs with businessgrowth.

Education

• Jenison Hich School

  High School Diploma, General Studies

  2006 — 2010

• Grand Rapids Community College

  Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Defense
• Dod
• Training
• Microsoft Word
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Team Leadership
• Military Operations
• Asset Integrity
• Recruiting
• Asset Allocation
• Teamwork
• Command
• Property Accountability
• Management
• Team Building
• Employee Relations
• Leadership
• Personal Development
• Time Management
• Military
• Human Resources
• Security Clearance
• Subject Matter Experts
• Employee Handbooks
• Army
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Supervisory Skills
• Purchasing
• Customer Service
• Onboarding
• Talent Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Purchase Management
• Microsoft Office
• Veterans
• Operational Planning
• Property Management
• Employee Engagement