Human Resources Strategy
Why Spectrum HR Solutions?
We work to ensure the sustainability of your business through the continued effectiveness and motivation of your employees. Employee loyalty must be nurtured each day and through effectivebusiness practices and policies that support shared goals and a mutual commitment to growth.
We offer creative and full-service HR strategy and implementation support that is scalable and based on the needs of the business. Whether a short or long-term project, an interim replacement for regular HR staff, or strategic HR advisors and leaders, Spectrum HR Solutions is your partner in business growth and viability.
Core Values
Focus on providing premium, high quality, and high-touch services
Foster trust in our working relationships and guard confidentiality
Are committed to effective communication and nurture client relationships
Continually achieve the highest level of expertise
Provide our clients a skilled experience through support and teamwork
Contribute to a stimulating work environment, where creativity is encouraged
A Message from our CEO
Brenda McChriston, M.A., SHRM-SCP, SPHR
CEO and Principal Spectrum HR Solutions
Celebrating 20 years of service
My story begins as an 8-year old watching her father manage employees, prepare payroll, plan work travel and meet with the official-looking man in a grey flannel suit who collected monthly life insurance premiums. I loved the smell of ledger books and the scribe of neatly recorded penmanship. I watched my mother organize and manage the household with such love, discipline, and problem-solving ability. I soon rounded up my younger sisters and brothers, formed a ‘kids’ company’ taking over the back porch with all sorts of projects. We sold lemonade, ran errands, and performed household chores no one else wanted to touch.
Through it all, there was an underlying drive to do more, set my purpose and goals, be flexible, responsible and contribute to the greater whole. Little did I realize that these same principles hold true today. As subject-matter experts in human resources we reaffirm our beliefs in the gifts and abilities of every human being. We then share our success with organizations and the people within them.
At Spectrum HR Solutions, we have taken the professional oaths that our practice demands—to not tolerate prejudice, bias, discrimination, or injustice. We have risen above the ‘noise’ and embraced the gifted talents of people regardless of skin color, culture, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disabilities, religious beliefs, economic and educational background. It's good business, good for our communities and good for all generations.
We take care of each other so that we can take care of you. In turn you succeed beyond measure.
Respectfully,
Brenda McChriston, M.A., SHRM-SCP, SPHR
Meet Our Team
Kelly Brooks, M.P.S.
Vice President of Operations
Kelly received her Masters in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from UMBC. She began in 2010 as an Administrative Assistant and has since taken a lead in running the company. She is also the Organizational Development Specialist a non-profit organization in Baltimore where she works with its employer partners to make sustainable job quality improvements to processes, policies, and procedures in order to support thriving businesses and company cultures.
Fun Fact: Kelly loves to do almost everything that involves sunshine and nature!
Ruth Bassham, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
Senior Productivity Partner
Ruth Bassham’s 25-year Human Resources career spans a wide spectrum of industries, from Fortune 500 to start-ups, government contracting, manufacturing and distribution, and professional services organizations. As an employee, she has been hands-on with each HR functional area, supervised teams, and headed an HR department of 6 in a complex environment.
Fun Fact: Ruth loves singing in her church and an evening backyard barbeque with family and friends.
TJ DeLoatch, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Senior Productivity Partner
TJ DeLoatch is a 20-year seasoned Human Resources Professional. She is a results-driven HR professional who strives to set, achieve, and exceed professional goals. She has spent the majority of her career in the retail and commercial furniture industry, with developed experience in areas such as compliance, training & development, and organizational change.
Fun Fact:While HR is her primary job function by day, TJ changes the world as an avid baker, budding graphic artist, and Life Coach.
Karen Jacobs, MBA, PCC
Senior Productivity Partner and Leadership Coach
Karen is a business leader with over 26 years of experience in Leadership and Organization Development disciplines navigating the corporate landscape particularly within a Fortune 200, government and not-for-profit organizations. As an innovative solutions provider within complex organizations, Karen understands the challenges of today’s workforce, and delivers relevant and practical training and executive coaching to encourage professional and personal growth.
Fun Fact: Karen is an Elite-level certified Master Scuba Diver with experience spanning from the Great Barrier.
Nicola Edwards, MBA, SHRM-CP
Productivity Partner
Nicola has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources and is an innovative and results-driven Leader with proven success in performance management, training, talent development, recruiting, and mediation of complex employee relations issues.
Fun Fact: Travel is my passion!
Melody Gratic M. Ed, CDP®
Productivity Partner and DEIB Specialist
Melody holds a Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Educational Leadership and Administration. She has over 24 years of leadership and management experience with instruction and facilitation. After more than 20 years of active service, Melody has honorably retired from the United States Army.
Fun Fact: Melody loves reading, visiting museums, traveling, and attending Broadway plays with family and friends.
Erin Callahan, SHPR, BBHR, MS
Productivity Partner
Erin has over 14 years of Human Resources experience solving complex organizational challenges, driving growth, and leading strategic change initiatives. She has worked in several industries ranging from construction, manufacturing, logistics, government contracting, non-profit, and finance. As a certified Senior HR Professional and a Six Sigma Black Belt, Erin specializes in employee relations, unions, continuous improvement, process/system design, and change management.
Fun Fact: Erin is a car enthusiast who spends her free time working on cars and drag racing in community sponsored events.
Ky Bashir, SHRM-CP, PHR
AdminServices Coordinator & Productivity Partner
Ky Bashir is a Training and Development professional with a career span of 15 years in Human Resources in various industries. Ky holds a BS in Business Education, MA in Human Services Administration and certificates in Instructional Systems Development and Technology. She has taught business, human resources and supervisory courses at Community Colleges.
Fun Fact: Ky is crazy about organizing and staging homes. When she is not obsessing over home designs, she enjoys jazz festivals, shopping, traveling, spas and having fun!
Latina Shelton, BA, MTA, CPM
Productivity Partner
Tina has been in the HR/People Ops space creating valuable Employee Experiences for the last 6 years. With an extensive knowledge base in the Tech Industry, specialties include implementation of HRIS/HCM platforms for small/medium businesses.
Fun Fact: She enjoys traveling and having cuddles with her 2 mini-Daschunds, Mink Mink and DoodleBug.
Nita Armstrong, SHRM - CP, PHR
Productivity Partner
Nita is a seasoned HR Professional with over 12 years of experience in HR and strategy. Nita brings a diverse background in multiple industries and with demonstrated a passion for optimizing the capabilities of individuals and teams to drive organizational success. She specializes in areas including but not limited to strategic workforce planning, process redesign/improvement, data analytics, performance Management, change management, legal compliance, HR policies, and succession planning.
Fun Fact:I love having fun with family and friends!
Certifications
Certification – SHRM-SCP, SPHR
Certification – MBE MDOT
Certification – MBE Howard County, MD
Certification – Workplace DEI
Certification – PII Protect Cyber Security
Goldman Sachs 10k Small Business
Are you are a prime contractor looking for a sub or a government agency seeking HR, management consulting, training, or executive services? As an MBE certified partner, our top-rated team and industry-leading expertise makes Spectrum HR Solutions a winning choice to capture Tier 1 and Tier 2 minority spend for the following NAICS codes:
541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
541612 Human Resources Consulting Services
541618 Other Management Consulting Services
561499 Professional and Management Development Training
561312 Executive Search Services
