Advanced Group Names Julie Bell as Chief Human Resources Officer

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - September 27, 2016) - The Advanced Group, an industry-leading diversified professional staffing, consulting, and outsourcing organization, announced the recent appointment of Julie Bell as Chief Human Resources Officer.

Ms. Bell comes to the Advanced Group with over 20 years of HR leadership within healthcare organizations and large corporations. Most recently she served as VP of Human Capital Management & Transformation at Presence Health, where she was responsible for the design and deployment of systems, processes, and technology for 22,000 employees and nearly 200 facilities. Prior to joining Presence Health, Ms. Bell held several leadership positions in HR, including Senior Officer, Talent Management at Cleveland Clinic and Director Talent Management, OD at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.

"We're thrilled to have Julie join the Advanced Group leadership team," said Leo Sheridan, CEO. "She is a passionate HR executive that understands the importance of developing talent to their highest potential. We know that to provide the best service and results for our clients and candidates, we need the highest performing, most engaged workforce possible. We are dedicated to having our own best-in-class HR practices as we continue to grow and lead our industry. Julie's insight and experience will help us expand our organizational capability and strengthen our reputation as a leading employer and human capital thought leader."

Ms. Bell earned an MBA from Wayne State University, a master's degree in Industrial Organization Psychology from the University of Detroit Mercy, and a bachelor's degree in Business and Psychology from Siena Heights University.

About the Advanced Group
The Advanced Group provides expertise in talent acquisition and management, consulting, outsourcing, and professional services. Founded in 1988, our businesses include Advanced Clinical, Advanced Resources, Advanced RPO, and WunderLand Group. Awards we have won include Best of Staffing^®, Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces, Best Places to Work in Illinois, and inclusion on the Inc. 5000 list. To learn more, visit advancedgroup.com.

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