Ms. Whelan is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources with 20 years of comprehensive experience in the biotechnology industry. She serves as a strategic partner with global managers to recruit a high-quality staff and maximize each employee's abilities across all locations. Ms. Whelan is skilled in the development of a corporate culture that maximizes the potential of all employees, both professionally and personally. She oversees and conducts leadership training sessions of managers, and she has facilitated programs of mentoring within the organization. Ms. Whelan continually investigates opportunities to enhance the company's work environment and expand the corporate benefits package by using her knowledge and experience, as well as her own creative ideas. Ms. Whelan represents the management of the organization as an advisor to the company's many voluntary committees. These committees design innovative ways to provide employees of Cato Research the ability to balance work/life issues. Ms. Whelan is also active in the RTP Business Community and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the RTP Credit Union. Ms. Whelan's experience in the Human Resources field brings value both to employees and to the company. As a direct result of Ms. Whelan's efforts, Cato Research has been named one of the Top-40 places to work in North Carolina for the last two years. |