About Quyana HR Solutions
At Quyana HR Solutions, I specialize in providing Alaska-based businesses with high-quality human resources expertise and advice. I am dedicated to helping businesses thrive by offering personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs.​​ I hold SHRM-SCP and SPHR certifications along with 13 years of HR experience in various industries and settings; including but not limited to healthcare, tribal government, higher education, construction, and utilities. I have experience working in both non-profit and private sectors along with collective bargaining (union) environments supporting leaders in achieving their business goals.
I offer a range of services and support to help your business thrive, including employee relations, labor relations, recruitment/hiring support, policy development, training of new managers/leaders, learning general HR best practices, and anything in between.
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What does Quyana mean?
Quyana means "thank you" in several Alaska Native languages. I am Iñupiaq and hail from Nome, Alaska. I chose Quyana in my business name because I am sincerely thankful and honored to be trusted and hired to support the success of your business, in turn supporting the well-being of your leaders, managers, and employees.
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Qualifications
I believe that a strong HR foundation is essential to the success of any company. Utilizing my knowledge and expertise gained over 13 years in the field, I am dedicated to helping clients achieve their business goals through the lens of HR. I stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices to ensure that I am providing clients with the most effective solutions. I insist on a personalized approach, taking the time to get to know your business and tailoring my services to meet your unique needs.
Experience / expertise
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13 years HR experience
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Expertise in State of Alaska employment law
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International HR experience (Canada)
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Experience in collective bargaining (union) environments
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Experience in employee relations (progressive discipline, investigations, & terminations)
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HRIS experience in Oracle, Fusion, Munis, and Banner
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6 years in tribal organizations
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6 years in healthcare sector
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4 years in education sector
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4 years in construction settings
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2 years in utilities industry
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EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in Rural Development with a focus in Tribal Government and Local Administration
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Graduate courses in Leadership Theory, Human Resources Management, and Business Writing & Research
Continuing Education
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My SHRM-SCP requires 30 PDCs of continuing education every 3 years in order to maintain certification.
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My SPHR requires 60 credit-hours of continuing education every 3 years in order to maintain certification.
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My favorite resources to stay up to date on latest HR trends are SHRM, HRCI, HR Brew, NLRB decisions, various HR podcasts, various online HR forums, researching employment lawsuits, researching landmark lawsuit and settlement decisions related to employment, and more.
