CREST Collaborative
About Us
Finally, HR on YOUR Side
Personal HR Expert
Navigate the workplace with confidence. Get expert guidance from someone who's not on your company's payroll.
You're Not Alone in This
Every day, hardworking employees face workplace situations where they need expert guidance but don't know where to turn. Your company's HR department serves the organization first—not you. You deserve someone in your corner who puts YOUR interests first.
Common Work Challenges We Help You Navigate
Understanding Your Resources
You need to make important decisions about career moves, workplace policies, leave policies, or benefits, but the options are overwhelming and confusing.
HR Investigations
You're part of an HR investigation and need to understand your rights, what to expect, and how to protect yourself throughout the process.
Sudden Job Changes
You're facing restructuring, layoffs, or unexpected role changes and need to understand your options and how to navigate the process.
Performance Improvement Plans
You've been put on a PIP and don't know if it's fair, what your rights are, or how to respond strategically to protect your career.
Career Advancement
Own career conversations with your manager, position yourself strategically for promotions, master performance review seasons to accelerate your growth, and prepare for interviews.
Workplace Conflict
You're caught in office drama, dealing with a challenging manager or colleague, but don't know your options.
Your Personal HR Expert Across Your Entire Career Journey
Get the insider perspective you need from someone with over 25 years of HR experience at companies like Amazon, someone who knows exactly how these systems work—and how to make them work for YOU at every stage of your career.
Why Choose an Independent HR Advisor
Your Advocate
Someone who's 100% on your side, not your employer's.
Insider Knowledge
Gain insight into HR's perspective, learn to navigate internal systems, and fully understand all available resources, tools, and benefits.
Cost-Effective Guidance
Get expert HR guidance at a fraction of attorney fees—often preventing the need for costly legal support.
Empowering Your Workplace Success
Confidence Builder
Walk into important conversations prepared and empowered.
Know Your Options
Get expert HR guidance on navigating the system and understanding all available resources and tools.
Timely Support
Get answers when you need them most—no waiting weeks for appointments.
Stop Feeling Powerless at Work
You work hard. You deserve to feel confident and protected in your workplace. Book a consultation today and finally get the HR support you've been looking for.
1:1 Session
Need an hour of advice? Set up a 1:1 session to get the guidance you need, when you need it.
Session Package
Need ongoing help? Set up four 1-hour sessions with ongoing text support Monday-Friday, 8am–5pm PST, including reviews of up to two documents.
Monthly Retainer
Dealing with a prolonged situation? Secure weekly 1-hour sessions, text support Monday-Friday, 8am–5pm PST, and up to four document reviews per month.
Contact for pricing • Virtual sessions available • Same-week appointments
Customer Reviews
Facing challenging performance feedback from my managers, Andrea at CREST Collaborative really listened to my perspective and validated my experience. She provided invaluable HR perspective on what might be happening behind the scenes and helped me to confidently understand my choices and craft an effective response.
—Meta Employee
As a tenured L7 at Amazon, I was unexpectedly placed on Focus despite exceeding my annual goals. I had the good fortune to connect with Andrea. While an employment attorney provided valuable guidance in terms of understanding how to best negotiate my exit 'package,' Andrea gave sage counsel on how to navigate the Focus and Pivot process based on her years of experience as a former HR leader at Amazon. That knowledge and experience with Amazon's internal process and mental model proved invaluable to my 'exit' strategy, which gave me the confidence and peace of mind to move forward in a positive way. I can't encourage you enough to invest time with Andrea to place yourself in the driver's seat of this process.
—Amazon Employee
Annual performance reviews often bring uncertainty without regular feedback. Andrea guided me in responding to a difficult review, establishing a clear system for setting goals, tracking accomplishments, and proactively seeking monthly feedback from my manager. A year later, my performance review rating went from 'Not Meeting' to 'Exceeding Expectations.'
—Fluke Employee
Ready to Take Control of Your Career?
Get Expert HR Guidance Today
Don't navigate workplace challenges alone. With over 25 years of HR experience, CREST Collaborative is here to advocate for YOU—not your employer. Book your consultation now and start feeling more confident at work.
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