About Us

Hi, my name is Crystal, and I am the owner and CEO of the CLR solutions group and the host of Thee HR Chick podcast. I have worked for over 20+ years in various HR capacities with some of the most prominent companies in the world. I can proudly say I am a Sr. Director of HR in a company that is one of the largest distribution channels in the world. 

My journey to becoming an HR Executive was not easy, nor did it happen overnight, but I never gave up on my dreams. Growing up in biopic neighborhoods like Canarsie and Fort green projects, I lacked educational resources, money, and financial freedom. I was not informed about college, scholarships, and career choices. I was never given a handout. Everything I learned, I had to learn on my own without help or someone to show me how to navigate the corporate waters. This made climbing the corporate ladder hard. I lacked the professional foundation for career success. I felt I had to crawl before I walked, walk before I ran while everyone else sprinted up the corporate ladder. 

During my career, I had limited access to mentors or leaders to show me how to navigate the HR field or groom me into being the leader I am today. I made mistakes in my career, and there were many times when I wanted to throw in the towel, but I kept pushing forward no matter what was thrown my way. I need you to understand that the journey was never easy, and no one gave me a pass or a helping hand. Sometimes I thought about giving up on my dreams because it seemed like no one cared about me or was willing to help me with my goals, objectives, and aspirations. I was told I wasn't smart enough, didn't look the part, was too young for an executive job role, and my ideas would fail. 

I was the sole income maker, fixer, and caregiver. Those who know me know I could not give up even when I wanted to because my family depended on me. I had to make a lot of sacrifices and figure out quickly what I wanted to do about my life and career, so I  worked hard to develop a plan and strategies to make my dreams come true. 

THEN one day, something extraordinary happened ...... I was able to land the job, position, and salary of my dreams by following simple leadership techniques. I didn't stop there. One Saturday morning, I woke up and asked myself if I could build HR/Business systems, processes, and procedures for the companies I worked for; why couldn't I do it for myself and my own business? With that thought, I developed a business plan, created standardized procedures and an operating agreement, and opened two successful small businesses that generated revenue within the first year. 

Through my ventures, I figured out some tips, tricks, and techniques that helped me catapult my career and business, and I would like to share those techniques with you. I will give you a helping hand no one extended to me. As a business owner and a professional in the corporate world, I understand your struggle and desire to accomplish your goals and dreams. 

As the world becomes more competitive and companies want results faster to stay ahead of their competition, you need all the help you can get to stay ahead of the game. This is why CLR Solutions Group was born. We are dedicated to helping you succeed in accomplishing your goals and live out your business or professional dream. Our solutions will help you change your industry from average to remarkable. 

We've helped many professionals and businesses do just that, and we can help you.

Crystal has spent the majority of her career in the HR field. She has over 22+ years of experience managing a full spectrum of human resource programs, services, and functions in the Transportation, Logistics, Food and Beverage, CPG, Security, Electronic Defense, Medical, and Hospitality industries. 

Specializes In: Federal Contractor EmployerRegulations, Business Strategy, Succession Planning, Leadership Coaching and Development, Training and Development, Change Management, Compliance, Policy Development and Implementation, Investigations, Leave Management, Payroll, Compensation Analysis, Talent Management, Labor Relations Management, Union Avoidance Strategies, HRIS Systems, Benefits Management, DOT Drug Testing Compliance, and Benefits Administration. 

Among her many certifications, she's also a Department of Transportation (DOT) designated employer representative and trainer. 

Today, she runs CLR Solutions Group, LLC, dedicated to helping career enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small business owners solve problems and design scalable, agile, and responsive strategies.