As the HR Director at Seaport Steel, I have been leading and managing the human resources function for over 40 years, with a focus on employee engagement, development, and retention. I have a BA in Business Administration from Western Washington University and a SHRM-CP certification from the Society for Human Resource Management.I am passionate about creating a positive and productive work environment that aligns with the vision, mission, and core values of the company. I have successfully recruited, trained, and evaluated over 200 employees across sales, production, and administrative roles, reducing time-to-fill by 50% and turnover by 25%. I have also implemented and overseen various HR programs and policies, such as compensation structure, workers' compensation, risk management, retirement planning, employee handbook, and accident prevention. I stay connected to the HR community and continuously seek to improve my personal and professional growth.