Experience

Ditched the Drink

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • May 2018 - Present

  Oakbrook, IL Ditched the Drink, a wellness company dedicated to helping professionals move away from alcohol and towards their highest selves. Founder, Heather Lowe is a Certified Professional Life and Recovery Coach, Certified Addiction Awareness Facilitator, and the Director of Marketing Consumer Products for the International Center of Addiction Recovery Education (ICARE). Driven by her education as a Bachelor of Social Work and a Professional of Human Resources Heather provides content, knowledge… Show more Ditched the Drink, a wellness company dedicated to helping professionals move away from alcohol and towards their highest selves. Founder, Heather Lowe is a Certified Professional Life and Recovery Coach, Certified Addiction Awareness Facilitator, and the Director of Marketing Consumer Products for the International Center of Addiction Recovery Education (ICARE). Driven by her education as a Bachelor of Social Work and a Professional of Human Resources Heather provides content, knowledge, coaching, and education to individuals and organizations seeking to be more alcohol free. Heather is passionate about coaching, connecting people with alcohol free resources, and creating a positive sober community. Heather shares the bright side of sobriety as an influencer in the social media sober space @ditchedthedrink. Heather’s writing has been published in Thrive Global, Monument- Tempest, The Fix, Mashable, Corporate Wellness Magazine, Employee Benefit News, and more. She has been featured on many podcasts including Recovery Happy Hour, Redesigning Wellness, Alcohol Tipping Point, Energetically You, Sun and Moon Sober Living, and Decidedly Dry. Ditched the Drink offers Becoming 1:1 Coaching, INSIDER Monthly Membership, and Jumpstart 6 week Digital Class. Heather lives in Chicago’s western suburbs as a proud girl mom to two teenage daughters, Lily and Charlotte, her husband Darin of 20+ years, and their adorable black and white cocker spaniel, Rocky. Heather is a voracious reader, a new-ish hiker, and a seasoned yogi. For more visit https://www.ditchedthedrink.com/ Show less



NET Institute: Center for Addiction & Recovery Education

• United States
• E-learning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Sales And Business Development, Editor in Chief Monthly Newsletter

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  Recruit and mentor Certified Professional Recovery and Life Coaches, and Certified Facilitators of Addiction Awareness. Lead corporate trainings on Addiction Awareness and Human Resources. Consult with organizations to create Recovery Friendly and Safe Sober Curious conversations and workplaces. Improving corporate culture with alcohol free activities and beverages.



Thrive Global

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Contributing Writer

  • Aug 2019 - Apr 2022

  Contributing author on wellness, mental health, and living alcohol free.



Velocity Global, LLC

• International Development Advisor

  • May 2017 - 2018

  Greater Denver Area Through thousands of client experiences we recognized that companies need a faster, less expensive, and more flexible option for entering new global markets. More specifically, companies need an alternative to the typical response of “just set up a subsidiary and in about six months you should be able to run your first payroll”. Taking advantage of the sharing economy of the 21st Century, you can think of us as the Airbnb of international expansion – leverage our infrastructure to get you… Show more Through thousands of client experiences we recognized that companies need a faster, less expensive, and more flexible option for entering new global markets. More specifically, companies need an alternative to the typical response of “just set up a subsidiary and in about six months you should be able to run your first payroll”. Taking advantage of the sharing economy of the 21st Century, you can think of us as the Airbnb of international expansion – leverage our infrastructure to get you into over 185 countries… and counting. Show less



Tandem HR

• United States
• Human Resources Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Trusted HR Advisor, Strategic Consultant, PEO Industry Expert Resource

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Westchester, Illinois Tandem HR provides business owners and senior management a scalable, cost-effective Fortune 500 human resource (HR) outsource solution at a fraction of the cost. Our HR outsource solutions help our clients receive maximum return on investment in HR with expertise in employee relations, performance management, compliance issues, employee benefits, payroll, risk management, wellness, and much more. Our custom HR solutions range from professional employer organization (PEO) partnerships to single… Show more Tandem HR provides business owners and senior management a scalable, cost-effective Fortune 500 human resource (HR) outsource solution at a fraction of the cost. Our HR outsource solutions help our clients receive maximum return on investment in HR with expertise in employee relations, performance management, compliance issues, employee benefits, payroll, risk management, wellness, and much more. Our custom HR solutions range from professional employer organization (PEO) partnerships to single HR project solutions. Tandem HR is the HR solution for over 400 organizations ranging from technology to manufacturing, startup to established companies, for profit and non-profit. From recruitment to separation, Tandem HR’s human resource experts are instrumental in partnering for our clients success. Show less



Advanced Resources

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Division Director-Healthcare

  • Feb 2013 - Jan 2015

  Chicago, IL Advanced Resources is Chicagoland's top award-winning source for Technology, HR, Accounting & Finance, Healthcare, and Office talent. At Advanced Resources, we help our clients acquire temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire professionals. We also help clients solve talent-related challenges with our Workforce Business Solutions (such as payPRO payrolling programs, vendor management solutions, workforce consulting, and recruitment process outsourcing).



Care Communications, Inc.

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Representative

  • Jan 2008 - Feb 2013

  Greater Chicago Area Met or exceeded monthly budget targets for four consecutive years Maintain robust pipeline by cold calling, blast emails, marketing and website updates Effectively manage sales process and close accounts using effective negotiation and relationship building skills Managed transition from sales to operations team effectively by maintaining excellent team relationships with operations, IT, accounting and HR departments Improved margins by analyzing financials and amending current… Show more Met or exceeded monthly budget targets for four consecutive years Maintain robust pipeline by cold calling, blast emails, marketing and website updates Effectively manage sales process and close accounts using effective negotiation and relationship building skills Managed transition from sales to operations team effectively by maintaining excellent team relationships with operations, IT, accounting and HR departments Improved margins by analyzing financials and amending current contracts Responsible for renewals, RFP’s, MSA’s, BAA’s, and inbound leads Represent at industry meetings, conventions, client visits, and onsite presentations

• Resource Deployment Coordinator

  • Aug 2003 - Jan 2008

  Greater Chicago Area Balance the needs of staff and clients for the purpose of maintaining positive life long client relationships and to meet the professional development needs of the staff Make prompt staffing recommendations that are appropriate to levels, skill sets, company goals and to enhance professional growth Develop alternatives and recommendations for resolving scheduling conflicts considering impact on overall human resource management efforts Negotiate client assignments to the satisfaction… Show more Balance the needs of staff and clients for the purpose of maintaining positive life long client relationships and to meet the professional development needs of the staff Make prompt staffing recommendations that are appropriate to levels, skill sets, company goals and to enhance professional growth Develop alternatives and recommendations for resolving scheduling conflicts considering impact on overall human resource management efforts Negotiate client assignments to the satisfaction of all parties and elevate as appropriate Work closely with Managers, Sales Team, and Human Resources Department on staffing proposals and potential next assignments Continuous communication with clients, management, sales team and human resources department regarding assignments, future deployment, availability, etc. Market services, including facilitating client visits

• Human Resources Analyst

  • Aug 2002 - Aug 2003

  Greater Chicago Area Conduct recruitment cycle, including; strategic sourcing, job postings, resume screening, interviews, and job offers, ensuring timely placement of top candidates Administer pre-employment testing, background and reference checks. Maintain and process employee forms including; I-9, Affirmative Action, unemployment compensation, worker’s compensation, New Hire Reports, Separation Notices, 401K eligibility, and benefits enrollment/termination, ensuring completion and appropriate… Show more Conduct recruitment cycle, including; strategic sourcing, job postings, resume screening, interviews, and job offers, ensuring timely placement of top candidates Administer pre-employment testing, background and reference checks. Maintain and process employee forms including; I-9, Affirmative Action, unemployment compensation, worker’s compensation, New Hire Reports, Separation Notices, 401K eligibility, and benefits enrollment/termination, ensuring completion and appropriate correspondence with external organizations. Coordinate employee social events, performance evaluations, and service awards to increase morale and retain quality employees



Kforce Professional Staffing

• Recruiter

  • Oct 2000 - Jun 2002

  Prospect for new candidates and clients by cold calling, generating referrals, checking references, and attending job fairs. Manage recruitment process for candidates and clients including; resume screening, interviewing, salary negotiation, and job offers. Source and build positive relationships with client contacts by; cold calling, facilitating client visits, ensuring regular follow up, and marketing Kforce and staffing industry



Hewitt Associates

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Benefits Specialist

  • 1999 - 2000

  Aided Sears retirees with medical plan benefits and eligibility Listened to and scored associate phone calls, provided feedback, and motivated associates to work on and improve teams’ overall service levels Acted as an expert resource for resolving complex issues and participant requests for a manager Liaison for benefit eligibility at our largest non-Medicare health plan Identified training needs, developed training materials, and delivered training sessions to team members