Webinar: Recruiting Seasonal Employees

Shelvia Ashford is the Human Resources Director and Professional Development Coordinator for Greene County Government. She has spent most of her career in Wayne County Public School systems working 20 Years, with the last four being in the Human Resources field.   

Prior to her current position, she worked for three years with the City of Clinton as Human Resources Director.

Shelvia is a 1987 graduate of Goldsboro High; a 2013 Graduate of Mount Olive College with a bachelor’s in Business Administration & Organizational Development. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Human Resource Management at Western Carolina University.  She also obtained the highly regarded Public Sector Human Resources Association, formerly the International Public Management Association- Senior Certified Professional (IPMA-SCP) credential. 

She is the owner of the recently started business, “Led to Lead LLC, a professional development company founded in 2023. Led to Lead provides the necessary tools and resources for employees or individuals so that they may be effective & successful in their roles.

When she is not working, she enjoys traveling, relaxing on the beach, building relationships, and spending time with family. She is married to Thomas Ashford, Assistant Director of Operations for Wayne County Public Schools. She has three children, two grandsons that she absolutely adores, 4-year-old Landyn, and 3-year-old Aiden.

Jill M. Madajczyk serves as the Chief Human Resource Officer for the City of Birmingham. Ms. Madajczyk was appointed to this position by the Honorable Randall L. Woodfin in April, 2018 and continues in this role.

Ms. Madajczyk previously served as the Deputy Chief Human Resource Officer for the City of Memphis. She was appointed under Mayor AC Wharton and continued under Mayor Jim Strickland.

Ms. Madajczyk attended Indiana University from 1983-1987. She obtained her Bachelors of Science with a double major in Political Science and Criminal Justice. As a side note, Ms. Madajczyk was the first member of her family, on either parents’ side, to graduate college. After attending Indiana University Ms. Madajczyk entered Valparaiso Law School and graduated Summa Cum Laude.

Tina Tate is a Human Resources Analyst with the City of Hickory.  In this role, she leads the organizations recruitment efforts, is responsible for performance management and HR analytics.  Tina has more than 20 years of Workforce Development and HR experience.  Her career expands over several industries including local government, nonprofit and higher education.  For over a decade, Tina worked to expand access to greater career opportunities for individuals through the federally funded Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA).  

Tina is an educator and facilitator.  She serves Catawba Valley Community College as an Adjunct Instructor.  She is a member of a SHRM and PSHRA.  Tina is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.  She holds a Master’s in Higher Education and Educational Leadership from Liberty University.  Tina has also earned an advanced certificate in Equitable Leadership (DEI) from Lenoir-Rhyne University.  

When not working to recruit and retain top talent, Tina can be found at home whipping up a delicious meal for her family or at a driving range trying to perfect her golf swing.  Tina’s most important job continues to be mother to her daughter, Kennedy.

Luca Twohie is an HR Generalist with the Fairfax County Park Authority. In his role, Luca is responsible for implementing and managing an agency-wide recruiting program for over 2,500 part-time and seasonal positions.