HR Certification Exam Preparation, Anti-harassment, Train the Trainer & Workshops
Jacquelyn Thorp,CEO, mshr, sphr, phrca
Jacquelyn Thorp,CEO, mshr, sphr, phrca
Jacquelyn Thorp,CEO, mshr, sphr, phrca
Jacquelyn is the founder and CEO of Train Me Today. After four decades in the corporate world as a Human Resources professional, Jacquelyn’s tireless commitment to people and business management, and her passion to fight discrimination and harassment drove her to launch Train Me Today in 2003.
She is the driver and team leader for the Professional in Human Resources California (PHRca®) Exam Preparation Study Guide.
Today Jacquelyn devotes her time to managing Train Me Today's progress towards goals and how to move forward to meet client expectations and improve financial growth.
She is a graduate of Chapman University with a Master of Science in Human Resources. She is a nationally certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) as well as a California-specific HR specialist ( PHRca® ).
Outside of work, Jacquelyn has an active life as a grandparent, Dog Mom and RV camper.
Contact: jthorp@trainmetoday.com.
The train me today team
Jacquelyn Thorp,CEO, mshr, sphr, phrca
Jacquelyn Thorp,CEO, mshr, sphr, phrca
The core team of Train Me Today consists of Jacquelyn Thorp, Jeff Kinworthy, Linda Thorp, Kathy Ruffino, Samantha DeLand, Efrain Garza, Pamela Winters, and Robert Miller.
In addition, there are other trainers and team members such as Cory, our IT guy, and Carl, our social networking guy, that work with us on an independent contractor basis.
WHAT WE VALUE
HR Coach LLC values a workplace where all employees are happy, and view HRC as an “Employer of Choice”. Employees of HR Coach LLC love what they do and are passionate about HRC’s mission. We value a trusting and supportive workplace that also includes a safe place for all employees; one in which we value truth and knowledge and work from the heart.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to have a diverse, knowledgeable, cohesive team with a shared vision and strategy, positioning TMT for growth and stability through our values and ideals.
JEFF KINWORTHY, PRESIDENT
Jacquelyn Thorp,CEO, mshr, sphr, phrca
kathy ruffino, VP. mshr, sphr, phrca, shrm-scp
Jeff Kinworthy is the co-founder and President of Train Me Today. After four decades as a Journeyman Lineman for Southern California Edison, Jeff retired and joined Train Me Today in 2014.
As the primary investor and support system, Jeff provides support to all areas of Train Me Today wherever needed, for the trainers, the management team, general administrative team, our clients and vendors. He handles all shipping and receiving activity of the PHRca® Exam Preparation Study Guides as well as printing all training materials for the trainers.
Outside of work, Jeff has an active life as a grandparent, RV camper, and golfer! And, yes, he is married to Jacquelyn.
Contact: jkinworthy@trainmetoday.com.
kathy ruffino, VP. mshr, sphr, phrca, shrm-scp
kathy ruffino, VP. mshr, sphr, phrca, shrm-scp
kathy ruffino, VP. mshr, sphr, phrca, shrm-scp
Kathy has dedicated her HR career to helping business leaders envision and implement innovative human resources solutions that produce results. Her deep understanding of business operations and HR practices allows her to work with clients to create innovative and creative solutions while maintaining compliance in a complex employment landscape.
Kathy shares her passion for HR as an instructor and mentor, developing and delivering national and international courses on HR, Anti-harassment, leadership development, and one-to-one coaching.
Kathy has a Master's in Human Resource Management from Brandman University. She is a nationally certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) and Senior Certified Professional (SCP), as well as a California-specific certification
(PHRca®).
When not working, Kathy enjoys cycling, music, and wine tasting with friends.
Contact: kathy@trainmetoday.com
Samantha DeLand, VP. MSOP, PHRCA, SPHR, scp
kathy ruffino, VP. mshr, sphr, phrca, shrm-scp
Samantha DeLand, VP. MSOP, PHRCA, SPHR, scp
Samantha DeLand has been an integral part in growing Train Me Today. She joined Train Me Today in 2012 when the company changed from a one person HR Consultant to a training company providing workplace training for California.
She is an experienced Human Resources practitioner with a demonstrated history of working in the human resources industry and Learning Technology.
Samantha is skilled in California employment law compliance, organizational effectiveness, anti-harassment training, and leadership development.
Samantha has a Master's in Organizational Leadership and Development from Walden University. She is a nationally certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Senior Certified Professional (SCP) and certified Professional in Human Resources specializing in California (PHRca). Working for Train Me Today for over a decade, she is a strong human resources professional specializing in HR technology and learning.
Contact: sdeland@trainmetoday.com
linda thorp, executive assistant
kathy ruffino, VP. mshr, sphr, phrca, shrm-scp
Samantha DeLand, VP. MSOP, PHRCA, SPHR, scp
Linda has always had a passion for helping people. With over 20 years in the banking industry and working for one of the largest banks in the United States, Linda worked with her passion as a Corporate Trainer. In this environment Linda was able to help her students learn the value of leading with "heart" when it comes to customer service.
Linda's extensive background with numbers and her attention to detail serve her well as our Executive Assistance.
Co-facilitating web classes gives Linda an opportunity to put her trainer skills to work. Linda has worked for Train Me Today since 2019.
Linda and her husband enjoy traveling and spending time with family and especially their three grandchildren. And, yes, Linda is married to Jacquelyn's brother.
Contact: linda@trainmetoday.com.
EFRAIN G. FUENTES, ED.D, instructor
PAMELA WINTERS, SPHR, PHRca, SHRM-SCP, instructor
PAMELA WINTERS, SPHR, PHRca, SHRM-SCP, instructor
Dr. Garza Fuentes is an engaging presenter and trainer in bilingual (Spanish & English) Sexual Harassment Prevention training in compliance with California Government Code 12950.1.
A dynamic speaker and consultant, Efrain coaches and provides leadership training. The emphasis and specialty in the areas of DEI, multicultural workplaces, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Leadership and Psychology of Organizations.
Dr. Garza Fuentes earned a Bachelor of Arts from UC Irvine and a Doctoral degree from Boston University. We found him as one of our students and when an opening came up for a trainer, we gave him a call and he accepted. Efrain has worked for Train Me Today since 2016.
Efrain loves to travel with his wife visiting his family in Mexico and seeing the world.
Contact: efrain@trainmetoday.com
PAMELA WINTERS, SPHR, PHRca, SHRM-SCP, instructor
PAMELA WINTERS, SPHR, PHRca, SHRM-SCP, instructor
PAMELA WINTERS, SPHR, PHRca, SHRM-SCP, instructor
Pamela is a Human Resources trainer and consultant with over 40 years of experience. Leaving corporate America in 2013, Pamela’s passion to keep active has kept her busy facilitating PHR/SPHR exam prep classes and harassment prevention in addition to volunteering with adult literacy and local theatre. Pamela has been teaching HR certification classes since 2013.
Pamela's background includes:
Southern California Edison administering internal alternate dispute resolution process for non-represented employees. Advice and counsel managers and employees with employee relations issues.
Wescorp administering Employee Relations and Benefits.
Returning to complete her education mid-life, Pamela graduated from Cal State Los Angeles with a business degree in HR. She served as PIHRA’s volunteer President in 2003 and was awarded PIHRA’s Excellence in Human Resources award in 2005.
Pamela enjoys her amazing grandsons, reading, sewing quilts for third world countries and keeping fit.
Contact: pamela@trainmetoday.com.
Robert Miller, PHRca, PHR, WCCP, CPDM, instructor
Robert Miller, PHRca, PHR, WCCP, CPDM, instructor
Robert Miller, PHRca, PHR, WCCP, CPDM, instructor
Robert is a Human Resources trainer and consultant with over 40 years of experience. He is our longest training associate and HR consultant joining Train Me Today in 2003. While Robert is currently retired, he does offer his services to Train Me Today for classes available in Northern California. His background includes:
- California Information and Assistance Officer for the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board.
- Discrimination investigator for the Office of Affirmative Action Compliance for the County of Los Angeles.
- Civil Service Representative for the Department of Public Safety (County Police), Department of Children/Family Services and the Department of Health Services, County of Los Angeles and King Drew Medical Center.
- Administrative Director for the Division of Endocrinology at Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science and Human Resources Manager for the university’s Head Start Program.
- Director of Human Resources for the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District.
Robert is a graduate of UCLA in sociology; he also attended West Los Angeles School of Law.
He currently enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, his wife of 40 years, his daughter and son-in-law as well as travelling whenever he wants!
Contact: robert@trainmetoday.com
terry lamotte, sphr, SHRM-CP, instructor
Robert Miller, PHRca, PHR, WCCP, CPDM, instructor
Robert Miller, PHRca, PHR, WCCP, CPDM, instructor
After 33 years with Sares-Regis Group, with 31 of those years managing Human Resources Terry retired from the corporate world.
At Sares-Regis Group, she managed the Human Resources department through the company’s growth of a partnership merger in 1993, and from 350 employees with over 20 work locations to 900 employees and over 50 work locations.
As a Senior Vice President of a multi-state organization, she is not only skilled in California employment law compliance, but also in multiple other states. Terry has managed organizational effectiveness, anti-harassment training, company benefits, worker’s compensation, internal dispute resolution and counseled managers and employees with employee relations issues.
Additionally, Terry chaired PIHRA’s South Orange District from 2011 to 2012.
In 2023, Terry joined the Train Me Today team as a trainer facilitating aPHR and PHR/SPHR exam prep classes.
When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, including visiting her twin granddaughters. Terry also enjoys socializing with friends, traveling, reading, and exercising.
Contact: Terry@trainmetoday.com