Billie Wright, Msml, Shrm-Cp, Phr Email & Phone Number

Washington, D.C., Us

Austin, Texas, Us

Executive Committee Board of Directors member for a nonprofit HR professional organization serving as key strategic advisor to the President, President Elect and Board members on best and past practices, general operations and other matters resulting in optimal business operations.

Austin, Texas, Us

Functioning as the chairperson for a 16-member nonprofit Board of Directors, led the initiation and execution of innovative strategies, policies and fundraising initiatives aimed at establishing and attaining long-term business goals. Directed the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, enhancing financial stability through a 26% growth in reserves and a 9% rise in sponsorship revenue, while also achieving a 19% increase in professional membership through the introduction of a new membership framework.

Austin, Texas, Us

As an Executive Committee Board of Director member, oversaw the organization’s succession planning process, resulting in a 20% increase in diverse Board representation. Facilitated class participation in the Chapter’s HR leadership development program resulting in a 6% increase in class enrollment. Assumed and performed all presidential responsibilities in the absence of the Chapter President.responsibilities in the absence of the President

Austin, Texas, Us

Functioned as a crucial strategic partner and advisor to the President/CEO, crafting and executing talent management, learning and development, performance management and employee engagement strategies aligned with the organization's business needs leading to overall organizational effectiveness. Enhanced the quarterly coaching conversations process, resulting in increased participation by both employees and managers, surpassing the quarterly Key Performance Indicator (KPI) target by 29%. Oversaw the complete employee lifecycle, encompassing recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, orientation, and managing employee relations resulting in a positive employee experience, reduced turnover and enhanced organizational reputation.

Olympia , Us

Provided executive coaching and aids in the development and implementation of various leadership and personal development training programs to equip leaders with effective skills, resulting in improved leadership and management competencies. Delivered over 300 hours of coaching and resources to executive and senior-level clients, yielding enhanced leadership capabilities, improved team performance, and increased employee engagement. Addressed skill gaps, improved performance, and built capabilities through personalized coaching, feedback, assessment debriefs, 360 debriefs, and consultancy in diverse leadership development areas.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Serving as a key strategic partner and member of the Executive Leadership team, influential in leading the formulation, execution, and management of the people, talent, and culture strategy bringing about improved efficiencies and business operations. Improved hiring and recruiting by optimizing the interviewing process, achieving a notable 62% reduction in time-to-fill, positively impacting recruitment processes, retention, diversity, and employee engagement. Implemented a talent acquisition dashboard to track key performance indicators resulting in informed decision making, candidate sourcing techniques, the creation of a talent pipeline, increased diversity representation and improved talent acquisition processes. Established a learning and development training academy tailored to the requirements of a fully remote workforce, resulting in continuous learning and development opportunities and enhanced employee skills and competencies.

Olympia, Washington, Us

Functioning as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the Commissioner/CEO and valued member of the Executive Leadership team, played a pivotal role in defining and executing HR strategy assuring alignment with business strategy and operations. Directed a team of 65 HR professionals across 15 unique HR functions optimizing a budget allocation of $10M to support HR initiatives and programs, ensuring operational efficiencies. Applied data-driven insights to monitor relevant metrics and key performance indicators, addressing employee and operational needs, leading to informed decision making, alignment with business objectives and cost savings. Key collaborator on the staffing and deployment of 300 employees for Washington State’s statewide Paid Family Medical Leave program, influencing over 435,000 individuals, constituting 12.2% of the workforce in the state of Washington.

Tumwater, Wa, Us

Serving as a trusted strategic thought partner and advisor on the Executive Leadership team, managed a team of 60 HR professionals across 12 distinct HR functions aligning HR strategy to business strategy and operations. Maximized an operational budget of $6M budget, resourcing allocations that impacted organizational and HR practices and programs aimed at optimizing employee performance, engagement, retention and efficiencies. Successfully represented the agency in EEOC hearings and arbitrations, resulting in zero monetary impact on the organization. Significantly contributed to the implementation of Washington State's statewide Paid Sick Leave law, playing a pivotal role in its successful execution to ensure paid sick leave payment for all eligible workers in the state of Washington.

Olympia, Washington, Us

As a member of the HR Executive Leadership team, led the comprehensive learning strategy and program operations, including employee and leadership development, employee engagement, performance management, change management, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Orchestrated the annual employee engagement statewide survey process, employing various analytical and statistical solutions optimizing survey results by 38% and enhancing employee engagement. Implemented a robust leadership development and coaching program, resulting in increased diverse leadership representation, increased retention, creation of a talent pipeline and a 30% increase in internal promotions at a cost savings of $51,700. Directed the operations and implementation of diversity programs, HR initiatives, employee resource groups, and training efforts, leading to multiple statewide Gubernatorial recognitions.

Belton, Tx, Us

Tumwater, Wa, Us

Master'S Degree, Management And Leadership

Diversity, Equity And Inclusion In The Workplace Certificate

Bachelor'S Degree, Human Resources Management

Associate Of Applied Science, Business Management