Kelley Fluharty | Career Readiness Instructor: Charlotte, NC
Kelley Fluharty brings both military experience and corporate expertise to her role as Career Readiness Instructor with FourBlock Charlotte, where she has served since Fall 2020. A graduate of the inaugural Charlotte FourBlock cohort in Spring 2019, she transitioned from active alumna to team member, driven by her passion for helping fellow veterans navigate civilian career transitions.
As a United States Army veteran, Kelley served as a Record Telecommunications Operator/Maintainer (74C), including assignments in Darmstadt, Germany, and Fort Bragg, NC. She deployed to Bosnia-Herzegovina in 1996 in support of Operation Joint Endeavor, bringing valuable operational experience to her current work with transitioning service members.
In her civilian career, Kelley serves as Executive Assistant to the Diversified Alternative Equity team at Barings, experience that enhances her strategic consulting background and practical understanding of corporate environments. This professional insight proves invaluable when coaching veterans through the civilian job market.
Beyond FourBlock, Kelley’s commitment to community service includes volunteering with Dress for Success Charlotte and serving as Vice Chair of Mecklenburg County’s Small Business & Entrepreneurship Advisory Board. These roles reflect her broader dedication to professional development and economic opportunity within her community.
Kelley is committed to helping service members and veterans find meaningful civilian careers by connecting them with Charlotte-area businesses and resources while supporting FourBlock’s continued growth in serving the veteran community.