Crystal Kyle, MBA
@crystalkylemba
Seasoned HR leader driving data-informed talent strategies, DEI, and workforce optimization.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Human Resources professional with 20+ years of experience partnering with executives to design and operationalize people-first strategies that drive engagement, retention, and organizational performance.
I have led full-cycle recruitment, workforce planning, and DEI initiatives across federal, corporate, and nonprofit sectors, producing measurable results such as reduced time-to-hire, improved retention, and audit compliance improvements.
I combine data-driven HR analytics, scalable process design, and leadership development to align talent solutions with business goals and foster inclusive, high-performing cultures.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HR & People Business Partner
With You In Mind, Inc
Apr 2014 - Present (11 years 6 months)
Led HR and people operations for a 501(c)(3), increasing operational efficiency by 45% through onboarding, recruitment, and performance systems and improving volunteer retention by 20% via culture initiatives.
HR Manager / People Partner
Sound Engineering Solutions
Jun 2023 - Oct 2025 (2 years 4 months)
Built scalable HR and talent strategies, improving retention 15%, expanding candidate pipelines 40% through DEI hiring practices, and reducing understaffing by 80% via end-to-end recruitment for cleared technical roles.
HR Business Partner
Visionary Solutions
Feb 2020 - Jan 2024 (3 years 11 months)
Provided strategic HR partnership and client-focused people operations, improving hiring efficiency 40% and strengthening long-term relationships with 15+ clients through scalable recruitment and onboarding processes.
Corporate Recruiter
Danfoss (Aston Carter)
Mar 2022 - Jun 2022 (3 months)
Delivered high-impact recruiting solutions, reducing time-to-hire by 25% through strategic sourcing and candidate evaluation for high-volume and niche U.S. roles while embedding inclusive sourcing practices.
Partnered with 15+ department heads to hit 95% of hiring targets, reduced turnover 75% through targeted coaching programs, and improved candidate selection accuracy 15% via analytics integration.
Talent Acquisition Partner
Constellis / Omniplex
Dec 2015 - Jan 2018 (2 years 1 month)
Directed high-volume, cleared recruitment efforts, onboarding 100+ professionals and accelerating hiring cycle times by 60% while reducing audit findings 30% through compliance and process improvements.
Human Resources Generalist
Lockheed Martin
Jul 2013 - Dec 2015 (2 years 5 months)
Managed HR operations and employee relations supporting 300+ managers and 10,000+ employees, resolving 95% of cases without escalation and improving team productivity by 25% through performance programs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Columbia University
Master of Business Administration, Human Resources Management
Master of Business Administration focused on human resources management.
Morgan State University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration & Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management.
Ashford University
Master of Business Administration, Human Resources Management
Master of Business Administration, listed in resume education section (institution noted as Ashford University).
IAP Career College
Certified Life Coach, Life Coaching
2023 - 2023
Completed Certified Life Coach program via remote study in January 2023.
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