Mike Kraskow is the founder and owner of HRYouCanUse.com.  He brings his extensive experience in human resources with a career spanning four decades to the service of his customers and followers.  Companies Mike has worked for include General Electric, United Technologies (including their UT Automotive manufacturing division and Pratt & Whitney jet engine development division), Anheuser-Busch (including 4 breweries and the corporate office), SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment (at the Busch Gardens & Adventure Island Tampa location), Bloomin’ Brands (parent company of Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill and other restaurant concepts), and LabCorp (the world’s leading healthcare diagnostics company).  Industries include electronics R&D, military aerospace, automotive, beverage manufacturing, theme parks, restaurants and healthcare.  Mike has held assignments in just about every area of human resources including talent acquisition, talent management, talent development, performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, EEO/AAP, workplace safety and labor scheduling.  Mike has worked in New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Missouri, Texas and Florida.  He holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Cornell University in Industrial and Labor Relations and earned his M.B.A. from the University of South Florida in 2015.

Paula Kraskow is Mike’s partner and is the Chief Administrative Officer for HRYouCanUse.  Paula has extensive experience in education and early childhood development.  She has worked in a variety of positions at both public and private schools, in addition to operating her own childhood development business.  Paula received the Hillsborough County School District Excellence in Action Award for Elementary School teachers in 2017.  Paula received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida (St. Petersburg) in Elementary and Special Education including a Reading endorsement and Autism graduate certificate.  She is currently working toward her B.C. A.B.A. in the behavior therapy field.