Virginia Hoppe, MBA, Phr, Shrm Cp
About Virginia Hoppe, MBA, Phr, Shrm Cp
Virginia Hoppe is a Senior Human Resources Manager at AmeriCold Logistics, where she has worked since 2013. She has extensive experience in human resources management, including mentoring, labor negotiations, and employee engagement activities.
Work at Americold
Virginia Hoppe has been employed at AmeriCold Logistics since 2013, serving as the Senior Human Resources Manager for the West Region. In this role, she operates from the Orange County, California area and has accumulated over 11 years of experience within the company. Her responsibilities include analyzing people metrics to identify trends and advising on appropriate actions. Additionally, she has facilitated pro-employee activities to maintain a union-free environment and has mentored other HR professionals on best practices.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current position, Virginia Hoppe worked at VersaCold as a Regional Human Resources Generalist for 10 months in 2009 and 2010. She also held the role of Corporate Human Resources Generalist at Emulex for 6 months in 2010 and 2011. These positions contributed to her extensive background in human resources, allowing her to develop skills in employee relations and organizational management.
Education and Expertise
Virginia Hoppe earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology and Human Resources Management from California State University-Long Beach. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Human Resources Management from Chapman University. Her academic background supports her expertise in human resources practices and management strategies.
Achievements in Human Resources Management
In her role, Virginia Hoppe has led complex investigations and provided recommendations to resolve employee disputes. She has served as a key member during labor negotiations, contributing to the formulation of labor agreement language. Additionally, she has acted as the HR lead in the integration of newly acquired distribution centers, facilitating discussions around processes and policies. Her involvement in various company-wide programs further establishes her as a subject matter expert in human resources.