Hi, I’m Alex.
Founder and CEO, Starting Gate Solutions, LLC
There’s a shift happening in today’s workforce. Have you felt it?
Maybe you want to maximize employee value. Maybe you’re seeking innovative company culture. Or, maybe you want to strengthen your management skills. Whatever it is, the way you invest in your people can make all the difference.
In today’s world, progressive companies are reinventing themselves by optimizing their people strategies and leveling-up their cultures. Now, more than ever, holistic people initiatives are key drivers for a company’s success—and, you cannot get left behind.
Moral of the story: I’m passionate about people. Your people.
I founded Starting Gate Solutions LLC to empower you and your teams to be front-runners and, ultimately, winners. Whether you're seeking specific services or need coaching and training for you and your teams, I’m excited to help you elevate your people needs and achieve the authority, positioning and success you’ve always strived for.
About me.
Alex is known as a self-directed, energized, and driven professional with comprehensive accomplishments leading organizational development, change management initiatives, HR program development, and cross-functional teams to ensure that leaders can lead and employees can thrive. Known as an innovative, creative thinker with strong attention to detail, Alex has demonstrated success curating and executing plans in for-profit and non-profit companies alike by reimagining employee performance and adopting more agile operations strategies.
Alex’s expertise includes emotional intelligence coaching, culture curation (mission/vision/values), project management, training and development, strategic communication, workshop facilitation, research and data analytics, and program development. Her experience spans multiple industries including VC/PE-backed start-ups (Pre-seed to Series A), healthcare practices, and high-growth firms.
When she’s not advising, providing in-house strategic services for businesses, or teaching undergraduate entrepreneurship courses, Alex loves spending time with her family and focusing on her side-business of family and lifestyle photography.
Learn more and connect here.
Who I Am.
Mother.
Forever-learner.
CS DiSC Personality.
Art-lover.
Nurturer.
Problem-solver.
Leader.
What I’ve Done.
Built sustainable, scalable people operations and human resources structures.
Designed and implemented change-management programs, leadership trainings, and organizational overhauls.
Participated in and led integrations within a M & A framework.
Facilitated hiring and onboarding of 100+ people.
Reduced turnover by up to 40%.
Coached up to 8 direct reports at a time.
Lowered cost to hire by 50%.
Created efficiencies within growing, complex systems.
Where I’ve Learned.
Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Program Case Western Reserve University
Masters of Business Administration (Healthcare Administration) Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology John Carroll University
Nardin Academy, Buffalo NY
What I’ve Accomplished.
Society of Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
Northeast Ohio Movers and Shakers Award Recipient
Published author in several scholarly psychology and medical journals
What Clients Are Saying
“I can share, without hesitation, that I would not be the Human Resources professional I am today without her instrumental guidance, leadership development, and striking business acumen. She recognized and acknowledged my professional goals and made it her directive to cultivate that development. I highly recommend Alex’s services.”
“When the time came to begin searching for new staff to join our team, Alex’s input from both an interpersonal and HR-oriented perspective was invaluable. I felt that no matter what problem we faced, I could rely on her to brainstorm solutions and to assist in the implementation of new policies and goals.”
“Our practice really enjoyed hosting Alex for the DiSC Agile EQ workshop. We not only learned about our own strengths and weaknesses in regards to emotional intelligence, but we were able to connect as a team on a deeper level in supporting one another to improve aspects of EQ we find challenging. I’ve utilized DiSC assessments before, but Alex’s approach was by far the most thorough and engaging experience I’ve had.”
“From consulting on various HR topics to leading us through a workshop, Alex has been an incredible asset to our company. Her energy, positive attitude, and in-depth knowledge of the subject matter have been second to none. I would highly recommend Alex to any company looking for a professional, knowledgable, and personable individual to inspire your team!”
“Working alongside Alex was a true honor. She epitomized organization, progress, and leadership. Alex provided me with a significant amount of education centered around getting the most out of people on any respective team. Alex is a gifted individual whose ability to galvanize teams is palpable.”
“Alex is a strong communicator, is well-organized, and has a proven track record of being a dependable people and operations leader.”