Okay, let’s calculate this. Vanessa has skills in recruiting, sourcing, and HR consulting, which are in demand. She’s based in Houston, Texas, which is a major city with a strong economy. According to Glassdoor, the average salary for an HR consultant in Houston is around $80,000 per year. However, considering her skills and experience, I would estimate her hourly rate to be on the higher side of that average. Let’s assume she’s a senior-level professional with 10+ years of experience. This puts her in a range of $50-$100 per hour, considering the industry average for recruiting and HR professionals in the US. Given the lack of specific data on her level of experience and the fact that she’s not a C-level executive, I’m going to round down to $100 per hour.