Business executive with over 20 years experience in human resources, training and organizational development. Experienced leader in the healthcare, IT and manufacturing industries.Served as an adjunct professor at Central Washington University teaching professional ethics, communications and human behavior in the workplace. Community involvement includes: Chairperson, Tacoma-Pierce County Workforce Development Council; Vice Chairperson, Washington Aerospace and Advanced Materials Manufacturing Workforce Pipeline Advisory Committee, State Board for Community and Technical Colleges; Corporate Board Member for the Boys and Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound and Member of the City of Tacoma Charter Review Committee -- Administrative Sub-Committee Chair.Hold a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA). In addition, certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR).Specialties include strategic business planning, organizational development, union negotiations, international and national recruiting, succession planning, employee and labor relations, curriculum development, public presentations and individual coaching.