The Human Resources solutions which HRVentures® provides are client-focused, results-oriented, and cost-effective. They are designed to support an organization's business strategy and operating objectives, especially for companies in transition. At HRVentures, we assist start-ups in developing their Human Resources function and in positioning HR so that it adds value to their business. We assess legal compliance, HR process effectiveness, and the business effectiveness of an organization's existing HR function and make recommendations that enable it to become a tactical and strategic business asset. We provide a Human Resources perspective during mergers and acquisitions that facilitates the best possible fit between two companies. Our staff has proven competence in developing and managing HR practices both domestically and internationally. We have extensive experience in a variety of Human Resources roles, including senior management in high-technology companies in Silicon Valley. Our services include:   Mergers & Acquisitions (US and Global)   Assessment of HR Function   HR Management   Other Services that enhance an organization's HR function

Julia Bushkov, President

Julia Bushkov, founder of HRVentures®, has over eighteen years of experience bringing results-oriented, cost-effective human resources solutions to Silicon Valley's high tech community. Adept at improving existing corporate HR practices as well as designing entirely new HR systems from the ground up, Ms. Bushkov provides a wide range of client-focused services from strategic planning and consulting, corporate culture creation, design and implementation of improvement practices and leadership training, to acting as interim Vice President of Human Resources.

Before establishing HRVentures in May of 1998, Ms. Bushkov served as Vice President of Human Resources for Uniphase Corporation in San Jose, California, where she developed and managed the worldwide HR function. She helped devise and implement the company's strategic plan and oversaw successful integration of companies during six international and domestic acquisitions. She also assisted in overall corporate design and structure and helped develop the leadership skills necessary for the continued success of a company that grew from $30M to $250M in revenue during her tenure.

Ms. Bushkov previously served as Human Resources Manager for Sun Microsystems in Milpitas, California, where she provided human resources tools and stategic/management consulting support to the company's various business units worldwide. In that role, she implemented continuous improvement programs and processes that led to dynamic, ongoing development of the corporation and its people. Ms. Bushkov's other experience includes serving as Human Resources Manager at Raychem Corporation, Manager of Employee Relations and Systems for Stanford University School of Medicine, and Corporate Human Resources Manager for Woodward-Clyde Consultants. Through these endeavors Ms. Bushkov gained expertise in all areas of human resources, including employee relations, training and development, organizational effectiveness, workforce management, employee sensing, performance management systems, compensation and benefits, change management, EEO/Affirmative Action, employee communications, employee incentive plans, redeployment, career development, and HRIS.

A native of Russia, Ms. Bushkov holds an MBA from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, California, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from University of San Francisco.