Hey there, I’m Cari Hawthorne and I’m happy you are here.
Cari is a seasoned HR executive, Army Veteran, and accomplished author with a dynamic career spanning 15 years. Specializing in everything from career coaching to talent management, she serves as a Global Human Resource Business Partner for a Fortune 500 company. In this capacity, she's the go-to advisor for senior leadership on people-centric strategies, effectively operationalizing HR initiatives for a workforce of over 2200 employees across 15 countries.
In her executive role, Cari doesn't just consult—she sets the agenda. She is the catalyst behind strategic labor trends and forecasting, working hand-in-hand with Finance and Business Operations. Her expertise goes beyond mere advice; she's a trendsetter who drives key organizational changes. Whether it's conducting groundbreaking global assessment surveys or formulating employee engagement strategies, Cari's influence is both broad and deep.
There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.
-Paulo Coelho
Cari's influence extends to academia as well. She’s been a Corporate Fellow at the University of Houston Downtown, teaching courses like "The Business Leader's Role in Talent Development" and "Developing Talent in the Workplace." These roles complement her position as the Lead Facilitator for PHR/SPHR prep courses in Houston, where she's educated over 1000 HR professionals from around the globe.
She's the mind behind the book "Things You Didn’t Learn in School," a practical guide aimed at helping early career professionals navigate the corporate labyrinth. Her thought leadership has been spotlighted in various publications, such as LinkedIn, Vunela, and The Muse.
Above all, Cari is driven by her passion for equipping HR professionals with the tools and confidence they need to be industry thought leaders, constantly striving to connect operational tasks to larger business strategies.