Gretchen Swanson, Sphr, Shrm-Scp Email & Phone Number

Traverse City, Michigan, United States

20Fathoms’ human resource leader responsible for strategic talent acquisition, retention and development strategy. Talent Collective program manager connecting talent to opportunity. Leading Women in Tech programming focused on women in technology and entrepreneurship. Building our network of executive advisors to help move our region forward. Governmental advisor on local, state and national policies and programs of strategic significance to our mission.

Traverse City, Michigan, United States

Convener of regional Employer Led Collaborative (ELC) focused on expanding tech talent and training. Talent retention and attraction start with opportunities. Leveraging community partnerships building stronger talent pipelines and career pathways.

Northern Michigan/Remote

Independent business consultant providing support and insights for small to medium sized organizations.Services include; Organizational Change Leadership, Employee Engagement Programs, Wellness Programs, Handbook & Policy Drafting, Training Delivery & Program Development, Recruiting/Retention Strategies, Compensation Planning, Coaching, Compliance Auditing & Documentation and Job Description Development.

Traverse City, Michigan, United States

Traverse City, Michigan, United States

Provided confidential small business consulting services to clients in 10 county region. Services included; business planning, cash flow analysis, financing preparation, COVID relief program support, PPP loan/forgiveness application preparation assistance and presented NMC Extended Education / SBDC Business Management 101 class.

Northern Michigan/Remote

Traverse City, Mi

Supporting the mission, vision and values of independent family practice focusing on wellness and preventative healthcare in Northern Michigan. Engaging patients and employees via technology advancements supporting evolving healthcare landscape.Projects Managed:Relatient - Automated Bi-Directional Appointment Reminders, On-Demand Messaging & RecallsPhreesia - Patient Pre-Visit Registration, Insurance Verification, Clinical Intake, Payment & AnalyticsNEC Phone System Redesign - Automatic Call Distribution (ACD) Software Setup to Flow CallsProject Team Member:Medicare Wellness Visit/Senior Wellness Program RedesignPatient Activation Recall ProgramNextGen Spring 2018 Knowledge Upgrade

Traverse City, Mi

Management of Workforce Development programs in our Northern Michigan service area. Responsible for managing team providing GOOD Jobs Training Programs, Transitional Work Experiences (TWEs), Placement Services and Retention Support Services. Relationship builder with area agencies, government partners and regional employers. Driven leader focused on eliminating barriers to employment by creating empowerment opportunities. Leading team of Workforce Development professionals to deliver respectful, relevant, innovative and high impact programs and services. Responsible for management of quality assurance and compliance requirements.

Human Resources Hospitality Executive for 550+ Employee GroupMember of Executive Team involved in; Strategic Planning, Capital Budgets, Change Management, Company Compliance, Leadership Development and Organizational Alignment with Mission-Vision-ValuesSignificant Company Workplace Awards During Crystal Mountain Leadership Tenure:• Gather for Good Jobs Partner by Goodwill Northern Michigan (2015)• Supportive Workplace Award by Poverty Reduction Initiative (2015)• Outstanding Healthy Workplace Award by Michigan Fitness Foundation (2014)• Outstanding Healthy Workplace Finalist by Michigan Fitness Foundation (2013)• Michigan's Healthiest Employers, Priority Health, MiBiz, Crain's Detroit Business (2012)• Outstanding Employer & Community Partner by Northwest MI Council of Governments (2009)• MichWorks! Employer Appreciation Award by the State of Michigan (2009)

Management responsibilities of; Staffing Management, Employee Training Programs, HRIS, DOL - FMLA/FLSA Compliance, Benefit Program, Retirement Plan, Worker's Compensation, OSHA Compliance, Employee Relations and Recognition Programs

Recruiting & Staffing Management - domestic recruiting to include workforce development partnerships with state agencies and international recruiting H2B and J1 visa programsTraining and Employee Development - New Hire Orientation facilitator, coordinator of TeamWork Northwest - government/business collaborative employee retention pilot program Compliance/HR Internal Auditing - Tracking and compliance administration of EEOC/OSHA/DOL-FLSA records

Thompsonville, Michigan

Supported daily Human Resources department functions. Facilitated recruiting, on-boarding and new hire compliance process.Cross functional support in benefits and payroll.

Bachelors Of Science

Integrated Social Sciences/Pre-Law