Transitions… Solution Building… Coaching
Why Choose Us
When you choose Stiletto Management, you gain a partner who understands that if individuals and organizations are to survive in today’s workplace, Human Resources cannot be a one-fit-for-all-fix. Instead, individuals and organizations must embrace, reinvent and invest in creative, custom, and customer focused Human Resources.
Stiletto Management can help you prepare, compete and impact personal and organizational effectiveness reflective of our ever-evolving workforce. We will help you step out of the restraints of yesterday’s Human Resources Box into the world of work where partnerships, technological literacy, critical thinking and problem solving are at the forefront of daily competencies.
As a fully or partially retained HR partner, Stiletto Management will add an experienced, hands-on approach to prevalent Human Resources needs related to Transitions (Individual and Organizational), Solution Building (In-Depth, Stay and Exit Interviews and Analysis and 3rd Party Investigations) and Coaching (Executive, Organizational, Succession).
About the Principal
Michelle is a leader, business advisor and avid writer, specific to HR excellence. She has over 20 years of proven, diversified and multi-industry expertise in designing and implementing HR strategies. As owner of two Human Resources LLC’s, HR 1 and Stiletto Management, Michelle’s clients include social services, retail, banking, casinos and hotels, mortgage banking, high tech, executive search and non-profit industries.
As a consultant, Perna brings a plethora of operational and customer service experience to Human Resources; combining HR fundamentals (high touch acumen) with technological literacy, critical thinking and problem solving. Her issue resolution prowess and investigation skills allow her to quickly assess and create successful custom and financially responsible Human Resources programs, reflective of organizational-specific needs and culture. She is bullish about keeping the “HUMAN” in Human Resources.
In addition to consulting for over 20 companies, Michelle has held senior HR leadership positions in various industries during major events like 911 and the present pandemic. Most recently she served as Senior Director/Human Resources for Jewish Family Service of Atlantic and Cape May Counties. She also served as Senior Vice President/Human Resources for Cape Bank, Corporate Vice President/Human Resources for Merv Griffin Resorts Casino Hotels in New Jersey and the Bahamas and as Corporate Vice President Human Resources for bebe stores inc. in California.
Michelle holds a graduate degree in Communication from West Chester University and a BA in English with honors from Cabrini College. She is also certified in Industrial Relations from Cornell University, Human Resources Leadership from Babson School of Executive Management and Life Skills Enhancement from Columbia University. Perna holds both NJ and PA teacher certifications. She is a member of the Society of Human Resources Management and is involved in several community outreach and volunteer endeavors.
Here is a sampling of clients the Principal has worked with over the years:
- Atlantic Cape Community College
- Atlantic County Women’s Center
- bebe Stores, Inc.
- Casino Ops Magazine
- CAT Technology
- Divine Marketing
- Esprit de Corps
- Harrah’s Casino Hotel (New Orleans)
- Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties
- Provident Funding
- Stockton University
Stiletto Management
Offering a unique blend of
HR intelligence, hands-on experience
and problem solving prowess.