Lydia Sy is the Managing Director at Manpower with responsibility for operations of the Mid-Coast and Central Maine branches. A 20 year veteran of the staffing industry, Lydia has a broad knowledge of human resources, including recruiting, staffing, workforce development, safety, training, management and sales. Lydia serves as Vice-Chair of the Coastal Counties Workforce Investment Board, President-Elect for the Midcoast Human Resource Association and is the current Work Readiness Director for the SHRM Maine State Council. Lydia is a member of the Kennebec Valley Human Resource Association and a member of the Penobscot Bay, Mid-Maine and Kennebec Valley Chambers and has done volunteer work with JMG, Work Ready and various youth and community agencies. Lydia holds a Bachelor’s degree in business administration from Thomas College.