“I am grateful for the opportunity to work with Somi Cheon, our HR professional, over the past year. Somi’s professionalism and patience have been evident in every interaction, and her helpful guidance has been crucial in resolving numerous HR matters and building HR tools for the mine site. Her commitment to our team’s success and well-being is truly commendable. I highly recommend Somi to any organization looking for exceptional HR professional services and programming. She is now taking the plunge to start sharing her HR expertise in the business world. I suggest you reach out to her and see what HR services and programs would be of benefit to your company or organization.”

— (the late) Glenn Lafleur
Northern Métis Education, Employment and Training Advocate

As an embedded Employee:

“I have had the privilege of working with Somi and can say without hesitation that she is someone you want on your team. She is deeply loyal, highly dedicated, and meticulous in her work, with a strong sense of accountability in everything she does. Somi approaches her responsibilities with care and intention, consistently taking the time to ensure things are done thoroughly and correctly. What stands out most is her unwavering commitment to doing what is right. She brings integrity, sound judgment, and consistency to her role, even when situations are complex or require extra effort. Somi is dependable, thoughtful, and trusted, and her contributions genuinely strengthen the quality of the work and the team around her.”

As a trusted Consultant:

“I have had the privilege of working with Somi and can say without hesitation that she is someone organizations can confidently rely on as a consultant. She is deeply loyal, highly dedicated, and meticulous in her work, with a strong sense of accountability in everything she does. Somi approaches her work with care and intention, consistently taking the time to ensure things are done thoroughly and correctly. What stands out most is her unwavering commitment to doing what is right. She brings integrity, sound judgment, and consistency to her work, even when situations are complex or require extra effort. Somi is dependable, thoughtful, and trusted, and her contributions genuinely strengthen the quality of the work and the organizations she supports.”

- Deborah Langelier

Senior HR Executive, Distinguished HR Leader & Beloved Mentor 

“Somi’s consulting expertise is characterized by her ability to craft solutions that promote cross-functional collaboration and a solution-oriented mindset. Furthermore, her astute analysis of business trends allows her to pinpoint areas of vulnerability, which she then addresses through the development of tailored processes and strategies.”

— Raj Bains
Franchise Owner, McDonald’s Corporation

“Somi proved to be a valuable ally in transitioning out of a deeply entrenched culture that normalized non compliance. With her on the team we were able to work through many complex situations, in which I relied heavily upon her knowledge and expertise.”

- Travis Whalen

Project Manager, Senior Leader, Mining Superintendent

“I have had the opportunity to meet with Somi and to work through some delicate HR strategies and communications. She is kind and enthusiastic in her role and very willing to talk things out. Somi is extremely knowledgeable and helpful in her approach, she is an asset to any organization requiring help and guidance in best practices, and better leadership and communicative tools. I highly recommend her!”

— Ashala Naidu
Owner and Lawyer, Naidu Legal

“I'm grateful for the opportunity I had to work with Somi Cheon. She is a consummate professional with a wonderful balance of empathy and logic; always working toward a supportive, collaborative resolution. Having the opportunity to work with Somi made me a better leader, and my team and colleagues were the direct benefactors of that improvement. I trust her support, influence and coaching in all things HR related; and she would add great value to any organization, project or portfolio.”

- Chis Ning

E.E.T., CAPM, Industrial/Mining Team Lead

“I highly recommend Somi to any organization, especially in the industrial sector, seeking a strategic and practical HR partner. Somi has a deep understanding of aligning HR strategy with business goals while staying grounded in the realities of day-to-day operations. Her expertise, combined with her hands-on approach, makes her an invaluable resource for driving business success through effective HR solutions. Without hesitation, I would recommend her to anyone looking for an HR partner who delivers results.”

— Don Beahm CRSP(NP), CHSC(R)
D. B. Safety Solutions Inc

“Working alongside Somi helped me realize the true value of partnering with a HR Professional. Her commitment and values to people are genuine and it shows in the quality of work and interaction she has with her key stakeholders. The business results we were able to generate during those 2 years together would not have been possible without her contribution to our business plan.”

— Alan Zheng
Business & Restaurant Operations | Entrepreneur

“Somi is a kind, empathetic and seasoned HR professional. She’s an eloquent communicator who’s able to see the wider issues that drive business outcomes and has been able to demonstrate this consistently on many occasions.

Her leadership potential, cerebral disposition, commitment to work and relational skills are simply stellar.

I believe Somi packs considerable analytical and managerial dexterity at this point in her career and she will be a valuable collaborator on any portfolio that is entrusted to her.”

— Tola Okunola, CMRP®, PMP®, CBAP, MBA
Capital Projects, Asset Integrity

“I had the great opportunity to work along with Somi as her cross-shift. Her business acumen, understanding of the risks, and ability to support teams to achieve the desired results, are top notch. It’s highly commendable to see her face difficult situations head-on and build creative business solutions. It was a pleasure working with Somi and I wish her the very best for all her future endeavours.”

— John Cherian, CPHR Candidate, CTMP
Strategic HR Business Partner in Mining Industry (Prior Cross-Shift at FIFO)

“I highly recommend Somi Cheon, a positive and result driven individual who is confident to solve any HR issues in your organization. Somi is highly professional, optimistic, helpful, kind, and empathetic. In addition, she is also calm, listens well, and never pushes her personal goals to any situation. Somi has a deep knowledge of solving any HR issues and fulfills her role extremely well. If you need an effective result, do not hesitate to reach out to Somi Cheon.”

— Cherryl Comahig, P. Chem
Chief Chemist in Mining Industry