Independent Consultant / Contractor (IC)ALL-IN-FOR-DEVELOPMENT (All In) - Wash, DC4/2020 - 6/2023 (woman-owned small biz– allinfordev.com). Through in-depth analysis of complex social, political, & economic dynamics, "All In / AID" designs innovative approaches & theories of change to advance social & economic solutions to international regions affected by crisis, developmental concerns, building peace, preventing/countering violent extremism, improving public safety & citizen security, and increasing access to justice. With special emphasis on vulnerable groups – youth, women, ethnic & religious minorities, and historically marginalized communities, they provide: Strategic Planning, Analytical Services & Assessment, Political Economy Analysis, Program/Project Design & Implementation, Human & Organizational Capacity Development, Performance Evaluation & Evidence-based impact analysis.Helped establish company domestically & internationally recruiting staff as needed in response to RFP's (request for proposals). Services focused in Latin America & the Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa (MENA), sub-Saharan Africa, & South and Southeast Asia.Whole Foods – Wash, DC11/2021 - 11/2023• Part-time work in Whole-Body dept. offering holistic approaches for health needs; work in tandem w/GWU Hospital, supporting patients for pre- and post-surgery events.Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids (CTFK) - Wash, DC7/2019 – 3/2020• Full spectrum HR support for this non-profit - recruiting, benefits, records maintenance, policy updates, etc. Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) – Wash, DC12/2019 - 8/2020• Same as CTFK w/addition of Payroll.Hagerty Consulting (IC)5/2013 – 2019• See info. below for FT employee duties (continued extensive recruiting as IC); Emergency response exercise participant for WMTA to prep first responders for actual emergency.Additional IC Contracts2014 - 2017• ASR Analytics (2 yrs), Homenature (3 mos), Dr. Thomas M Wall, DDS (1.75 yrs)

Department head responsible for all phases of HR functionality in a multi-state public sector management consulting firm headquartered in Washington DC.• As a strategic partner to the President and the leadership team who contributes to the firm's bottom line, Hagerty Consulting has realized an annual growth of 43.60% in revenue since its inception. • Developed a strategic growth plan to help the firm establish a new revenue pipeline to broaden our reach globally.• Partnering with fellow leadership team colleagues, staffs multiple disaster relief and recovery projects as well as several state and local emergency management projects simultaneously throughout the US.• Staffed a $5 million dollar Catastrophic planning project which spanned 8 states and ultimately employed six full-time staff and twenty-one Independent Contractors and sub-contractors. Effort required intensive screening, vetting and employee relations techniques in order to keep applicants “warm” for eight months due to delays from FEMA headquarters for their deployment and project launch.• Initiated firm-wide HR best practices and procedures which included establishing an HR Handbook, electronically tracking Paid Time Off, upgrading benefit offerings, establishing a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP), assisting in producing & logistical support for bi-annual firm-wide retreats, establishing and overseeing an annual performance evaluation process, initiating an employee performance plan, partnering with President and CEO to budget for annual staff increases and year-end bonus distribution, maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation to ensure company compliance.• Chairing weekly leadership team meetings to develop and improve internal operations.• Initiated and managed company-wide talent acquisition programs such as campus and diversity recruiting and strengthened the firm’s on-boarding process for local and regional hires.

Solely responsible for full spectrum of HR and benefits management for this 100+ employees international marketing research and ecommerce company headquartered in Rockville, MD.• Built infrastructure, created processes and implemented procedures for HR department to enable rapid and stable growth from an $11 million to a $43 million company.• Grew personnel, including senior management, by 55% in 18 months through recruiting and company acquisitions.• Responsible for direction and daily management of HR activities for four US offices and three international offices. Familiar with TUPE laws and international work contracts. • Core responsibilities include hiring, employee retention programs, performance standards, annual reviews, training, succession planning, benefits administration, corporate policies, employee communication, healthcare and 401K program company contract negotiation, and company events. • Heavily involved in workforce analysis for acquisition due diligence.• Established company-wide sales and management training programs as well as best-practice management forums.• Was responsible for headquarters office move, including managing the internal operations team and external consultants through budget, design and build-out from raw space to move-in ready. Negotiated office leasing contracts for offices in the US and abroad.

Responsible for all phases of the recruitment process for this large investor-owned utility company serving over 1.5 million customers in six Western states.• Simultaneously worked with multiple hiring managers to attract and lead candidates through the hiring lifecycle. Process included developing and implementing recruiting sourcing strategies; creating position / job descriptions; applicant phone screening; arranging candidate interview travel and logistics; calendaring / booking appointments for hiring managers; communicating benefit offerings and corporate culture; salary negotiation; drug screening and background checks; relocation management.• Specialized in Exempt and Non-exempt recruitment for Legal, Accounting, Risk Management, Corporate department, Sarbanes-Oxley compliant Analysts and Tax Directors, Business Analysts, Energy Traders, and other utility-specific professionals.• Average jobs filled per month 25 – 30.

Provided long and short-term Human Resources generalist expertise and recruitment contract support for both traditional and interactive companies in the public and private sector. Expert in high-volume recruiting (average openings at any given time 40 – 60 open requisitions). Specialized in creative and editorial recruitment including Graphic Designers, Traffic Coordinators, Editors, Buyers, Account Executives. Clients included:• SFInteractive• USWeb / CKS (later named march.FIRST.com)• Frankel & Company• Phase2Media• FusionDM• The Job Shop• DK Communications Also Established a “Children’s Wellness Center” during this time-frame to promote an alternative healthcare practice to complement a day-care facility.

Supervised HR activities for approximately 200 employees in the West Coast advertising sales office for 14 publications including Allure, Architectural Digest, Bon Appetit, Condé Nast Traveler, Details, Glamour, GQ, House & Garden, Mademoiselle, Self, Vanity Fair, Vogue, and Women’s Sports & Fitness with ancillary responsibility for hiring, training and review.• Responsible for the comprehensive administration of benefits plan, profit sharing and health and disability matters for the company.• Position utilized an in depth knowledge of laws pertaining to Human Resources, including FMLA, EEOC, COBRA and the Civil Rights Act of 1991. • Handled communication, separation and employee relations during corporate downsizing of support staff by 50%. • Worked exclusively with Wired magazine’s advertising and editorial staff to transition employees after Condé Nast acquired it from Wired Digital.• Proven expertise in employee conflict resolution. • Hands on experience with all facets of office expansion and build out.

Developed and implemented HR procedures and policies to be utilized in newly established New York branch of a Los Angeles based law firm. Managed HR activities for 35 employees with full responsibility for hiring, training and review. • Entailed attorney and support staff recruitment and training, inventory control and invoicing. • Supervised all phases of two separate office moves, including lease negotiations, space planning and logistics management.

Responsible for advising the media on corporate policy for international markets. Developed corporate strategy in conjunction with a task force to counter anti-apartheid backlash generated by the general public and media.

Liaison to offices of the US Senate and US House of Representatives. Drafted and edited Under Secretary’s speeches and reports. Maintained official historical records during Under Secretary’s tenure at Interior. Coordinated press conferences and briefed White House staff, as needed.