Kimberly Barker serves as Zantech's Vice President of Human Resources, bringing over 15 years of comprehensive HR leadership experience with a demonstrated track record of managing and aligning HR and people strategies to critical business objectives. As an HR leader and trusted advisor, she has successfully executed continuous system and process improvements resulting in an effective, compliant, and cost-effective HR organization while promoting a values-based, culture-driven environment of excellence. At Zantech since August 2018, she has progressively advanced from Director to Vice President, demonstrating exceptional capabilities in HR strategy, coaching, performance management, compensation, benefits, recruiting, and training across multiple industries including IT, Government, Consulting, and Technology sectors.

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Prior to Zantech, Kimberly held progressive HR leadership roles including Senior HR Manager at Chenega Corporation managing division HR functions for over 1,600 employees across 25+ collective bargaining agreements, and Director of Human Resources at Capgemini Government Solutions, where she grew the team from 110 to 200 employees over eight months while redesigning performance management programs. Her diverse experience includes leadership positions at Booz Allen Hamilton providing HR support to 750 employees, Time Life as member of the executive team, and Lockheed Martin managing nationwide recruiting programs, demonstrating her versatility across corporate and government contracting environments.

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Kimberly graduated from Washington State University with a BA in International Business and Marketing and has maintained her Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR®) certification since 2005 and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification since 2020. Currently pursuing her Master's degree in Information Technology, she continues expanding her technical expertise to better align HR strategies with evolving technological needs. She is conversational in Spanish and brings a global perspective to workforce management, contributing significantly to Zantech's high retention rates and comprehensive benefits package that supports the company's culture of excellence. A passionate advocate for lifelong learning, Kimberly spends her weekends exploring new places with her husband and two children while the family works together on French language skills, believing that curiosity and cultural growth make us better leaders and colleagues. When she needs a brain break from complex business challenges, you'll find her methodically working on a 40,000-piece puzzle, applying the same patience and strategic thinking that helps her piece together comprehensive talent solutions for Zantech's diverse workforce.