Keystone Consulting is a Human Resources (HR) firm offering multi-dimensional services to both small and medium sized companies and employment candidates.
Elizabeth Kaufman, founder and owner of Keystone Consulting, is an experienced Human Resources (HR) professional with a diverse background in the areas of HR management, consulting, resume writing, job search, and interview coaching and preparation. More than 10 years of HR management and staffing experience in both corporate and non-corporate environments has given her the unique opportunity to hone her skills in many different areas. Liz understands that a “one size fits all” mentality doesn’t work in today’s leaner economy and volatile job market, so her company offers a wide range of HR and job-seeker services that are strategically tailored to the needs of her clientele.
Corporate Experience
Staffing Manager, The McIntyre Group, Norwalk, CT
Working as a recruiter for an employment agency added a new dimension to Liz’s corporate staffing experience. Liz successfully filled more than 60 positions while at McIntyre, and her HR background and superior relationship management skills proved to be invaluable assets when dealing with both candidates and clients.
Director of Recruiting and Human Resources, Portero.com, Westchester, NY
Liz screened dozens of resumes daily and was responsible for interviewing candidates for a variety of jobs. A key accomplishment included filling more than 20 positions within a three-month period, while maintaining the day-to-day HR functions of the company.
Director of Human Resources, Scalzo Group Real Estate Services, Bethel, CT
As HR Director for a multilevel real estate services company, Liz was responsible for building and maintaining a fully functional HR department for corporate headquarters plus 5 regional sales offices located throughout upper Fairfield County.
Audience Development Associate, Investors Press, Newtown, CT
In this client service role, Liz built audiences for national HR roundtable discussions and seminars. This position required a great deal of follow up, database maintenance, and relationship management. After a year, she was promoted to manager and was charged with hiring 2 additional associates. She was also given the opportunity to do a paid internship for her Master’s program, which included assisting the Vice-President of HR with staffing needs, benefits administration, new hire orientation, and staff training and development.
Education
M.A. in Human Resources, University of Bridgeport, Stamford, CT.
B. A. in English, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT.