A Human Resource professional with over 20 years management experience, Mary has recruited NASA scientists, created policies for Fortune 100 companies and reduced employee turnover by 70% for Hyatt Hotels. Her credentials include lifetime designation as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). Mary provides Human Resource Solutions to profit and non-profit organizations.
- Human resource expertise on an as-needed basis.
- Cutting-edge solutions and innovative approaches to attracting, retaining and motivating your employees and improving your bottom line.

MEET MARY
Mary T. Cooley, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP, SPHR, is the Principal Consultant for HR Solutions, LLC, a New Mexico based human resource assistance group designed to support profit and non-profit organizations in their ability to attract, retain and motivate employees. A human resources professional with over 20 years of management experience, in the United States and Europe, Cooley has recruited scientists for NASA, created policies for Fortune 100 companies and reduced employee turnover at Hyatt Hotels from 93% to 25% in two years. She possesses a PhD in Organizational Learning from the University of New Mexico and was awarded Distinction for both her dissertation and comprehensive exams.
Cooley earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Arizona as well as lifetime certification status as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). In 2015, Cooley also received Senior Certified Professional (SCP) status from SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management. For six years in a row, Cooley was consistently named one of the top Adjunct Faculty instructors with UNM’s Anderson School of Business and Management Development Center and currently teaches graduate level classes in an online learning environment.
Cooley is a Past-President of the Human Resource Management Association (HRMA) of New Mexico and has served as Diversity Director for the National SHRM Board for Region VI of the United States. The national Society of Human Resources (SHRM) honored Cooley with the coveted HR Educator of the Year national award in 2006, for her significant contributions at a regional and national level in advancing education and research in the field of human resources. Cooley in 2016 and 2017 served as co-professional development chair for the SHRM State Council.
Cooley has been named one of New Mexico’s “40 under 40” making a positive difference in this state, by the New Mexico Business Weekly, and has twice been honored, as “A Woman on the Move” by the YWCA of New Mexico. Cooley was honored with the Professional Excellence Award, reserved for the single outstanding human resources professional in each state; and also named New Mexico’s Most Passionate HR Professional, by SHRM.
Cooley and the Hyatt were honored with the Visions Award from the New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women for creating and promoting “family friendly” employment programs that assist all levels of employees. She has served on the Boards of Director’s for Adelante, The American Red Cross and Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities, is a founding member of the United Way’s Women in Philanthropy and recently served on the United Way’s Board, through 2013. Cooley is a certified Trainer with Development Dimensions International (DDI) and trains audiences across the country on numerous topics including conflict resolution, creating a harassment-free workplace, employment law, leadership development and effective communication. Recent clients include: Avila Retail, Betenbough Homes, Santa Claran Hotel and Casino, Thunder Scientific Corp., La Montanita CO-OP, SMPC Architects and the NM Coalition for Literacy.
Services
We provide a wide array of services for your human resources needs.
My Clients
Partial List
Expert Witness for New Mexico Based Defense & Plaintiff Attorneys Since 2008
Albuquerque Greater Housing Partnership
Albuquerque Academy
Archdiocese of Santa Fe
Avila Retail Development Group
Bernalillo County
Black Mesa Coffee Houses
Casa Esperanza
Carolyn Pollack Jewelry
CVI Mellos Griot
Dekker Perich Sabatini
El Centro Family Health
Escuela del Sol Montessori School
Heritage Home Health and Hospice
La Montanita Co-op
Navajo Nation
National Community Land Trust
Presbyterian Healthcare
Santa Claran Hotel and Casino
SMPC Architects
Crossroads for Women
NMFA