Abigail Riley, MBA
About Abigail Riley, MBA
Abigail Riley, MBA, serves as the Human Resources Manager at Materion Corporation, where she has implemented programs that significantly improved employee satisfaction and reduced onboarding time. She has a diverse background in human resources, having held various roles at Materion Corporation and other organizations, and actively mentors young HR professionals.
Work at Materion
Abigail Riley currently serves as the Human Resources Manager at Materion Corporation, a role she has held since 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Prior to this position, she worked at Materion as a Corporate Human Resources Business Partner from 2019 to 2020 in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Her experience at Materion also includes roles as a Senior Human Resources Generalist from 2018 to 2019 and as a Human Resources Generalist from 2015 to 2018, both based in Elmore, Ohio. During her tenure, she implemented an employee engagement program that improved employee satisfaction scores by 15%, developed a training module that reduced onboarding time by 20%, and led a diversity and inclusion initiative that increased diverse hires by 10% over two years.
Education and Expertise
Abigail Riley holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Bowling Green State University, where she studied Business Administration and Management from 2015 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology from The Ohio State University, studying from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, she completed her high school education at Port Clinton High School, achieving an Honor's Diploma from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background equips her with a solid foundation in both business management and psychology, contributing to her expertise in human resources.
Background
Abigail Riley began her career with various internships, including positions at Magruder Hospital, Firelands Regional Medical Center, and Nationwide Children's Hospital in 2011 and 2012. These shadowing internships provided her with initial exposure to the healthcare sector. She transitioned into the corporate world as a Recruiter at Global Technical Recruiters from 2013 to 2014, later becoming a Senior Career Consultant there until 2015. This diverse background in both healthcare and corporate recruitment laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in human resources.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Abigail Riley has made significant contributions to her organizations. At Materion Corporation, she successfully implemented a new employee engagement program that led to a 15% increase in employee satisfaction scores. She also developed a comprehensive training module for new hires, which reduced onboarding time by 20%. Additionally, she led a diversity and inclusion initiative that resulted in a 10% increase in diverse hires over two years. Her commitment to professional development is evident through her volunteer work as a mentor for young HR professionals in the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) mentorship program.
Professional Involvement
Abigail Riley actively participates in professional development and networking opportunities within the human resources field. She participated in a panel discussion on HR best practices at the Wisconsin HR Conference in 2022, sharing her insights and experiences with peers. Her involvement in the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as a mentor for young HR professionals reflects her dedication to fostering the next generation of HR leaders.