Dawn Bernhardt Email & Phone Number

Bend, Or, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

High-growth Series A product design and technology company introducing a revolutionary consumer version of an electro-muscle stimulation (EMS) fitness product with a connected content platform.- Executive leader and senior business partner to Software Engineering, Product Development, Sales, Customer Care, Marketing, Quality Assurance, and Finance- Guide and coach senior leadership across people-related areas such as talent & performance management, employee engagement, change management, succession planning and org design- Develop and execute HR strategies in support of a high impact and inclusive culture, including engagement, communication, and recruiting - Establish people trends to identify gaps and deploy people strategies to drive business outcomes- Positively collaborate and engage across all departments and levels within the business

Yakima, Washington, Us

Fast-growing, vertically integrated natural foods manufacturer with strong eCommerce and growing Retail sales channels. Led from post-start-up through IPO and transformation to co-manufacturer.- Executive leader and close advisor to C-suite through post-startup intense growth, IPO, CEO transition, and eventual transformation from vertically integrated manufacturer to co-packer model- Built end-to-end HR function across all areas, includes HRIS selection and implementation, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, program and policy adoption, performance management, development, and legal compliance- Led the articulation and promotion of the company’s vision, mission, and values - Established and executed a successful talent acquisition strategy - Conducted multiple organizational redesigns to respond to growth and changing business objectives- Implemented successful engagement actions and internal communication strategy and was a trusted colleague to employees as well as executives- Supported company through IPO in September 2020 and implemented and managed subsequent changes to people operations, specifically stock compensation management, annual reporting, and policy adoption- Led HR integration of acquisition company, Picky Bars LLC, in May 2021- Collaborated with Board of Directors and worked closely with Compensation Committee ChairmanLed a team of HR, admin, and safety professionals- Was instrumental in the 2022 transformation of the business, including the professional execution of facility closure and outsourced business model

Basel, Ch

Pharmaceutical research, development, and manufacturing company focused on improving quality of life through the advancement of the best new medicines. 14,000 people globally in 50+ locations- Led HR function for 375+ person R&D, engineering, and manufacturing site in Bend, OR including team leadership of two HR Business Partners, Recruiter, and HR Admin. - Responsible for full scope of employment life cycle, including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, compensation, development, transfer and termination- Accountable to annual targets for site in areas such as retention, time to hire, succession, engagement, and internal fill - Managed talent acquisition and support continued growth, especially in growing commercial manufacturing operations- Established and maintained site-wide policies, including: paid sick leave, call-in pay, internal job postings, attendance, manufacturing pay practices, and corrective action- Conducted, collaborated, and/or created trainings on content such as people management, leadership development, interviewing, U.S. employment law, and compensation - Led change initiatives to support two major acquisitions and ongoing transformation of site- Collaborated with global HR team and functional centers of excellence (COE), as well as finance, legal, and safety- Responsible for reporting on HR metrics and compliance with EEOC, Affirmative Action, and other federal, state, and legal requirements- Conducted annual headcount and budget planning in collaboration with finance function- HR business partner to, and member of, Site Leadership Team

Seattle, Wa, Us

Technology product design company focused on designing for a preferable future. Interaction and industrial design, research and strategy, and software development.- Directed and oversaw all operations of the company (excluding Finance), including Recruiting, IT, HR, Legal, Corporate Insurance, and Facilities- Active Head of HR; established all HR processes and benefit plans; strong track record of maintaining trust and neutralizing difficult situations; highly capable of maintaining confidentiality- Established and conducted “Pulse Checks” – annual employee interviews that drive cultural change and operational improvements and retention- Created innovative quarterly review process- Established and maintained salary structure, including execution of annual salary study- Created, delivered, and/or organized professional development activities across the company- Helped grow company from 26 to 55 people during my tenure; Created online job application process and central database for applicants- Close adviser to company co-founders and member of the Leadership Team

Seattle, Wa, Us

Global non-profit that applied business solutions towards poverty alleviation by connecting the poor to life-changing financial services.- Recommended and executed strategies for retaining and developing staff, including developing a competency model, creating and delivering and/or sourcing staff training, and piloting new initiatives - Conducted annual compensation analysis and created/maintained salary structures- Directed HR activities in Bangalore and Nairobi offices; responsible for creating all HR policies, compensation structure, and recruiting for new Nairobi office in May 2009- Managed team of three direct reports (HR Coordinator, Office Manager, Executive Coordinator)