"Protecting and defending your children from cyber predators"Education, Identity and Social Media ProtectionWhy are we here? - To combat identity theft through education so that current and future generations' sensitive personal information will be safe.What problem are we solving? One out of ten children is an unknowing victim of identity theft according to a study conducted by Carnegie Mellon Cylab. Children are 51 times more likely to fall victim than adults since their identities can be used to commit identity fraud with a low probability of being discovered. The impact is profound; making it difficult for children to apply for student loans, rent an apartment, or apply for a job.Our approach - Provide Identity and Social Media Protection. We provide educational content to help students and their families understand the risk and impact of identity theft combined with a campaign to provide identity protection solutions.

Hired to develop and lead Human Resources and Administration for a rapidly growing organization adding over 250 employees in 3 years with no additional HR headcount. Owned all HR functions, including employee relations, HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, policies, and performance & merit.* In March of 2020 became 100% remote agency. Developed a work-from-home playbook with other managers to provide employees guidance, utilized interpersonal relationships to make employees feel valued, heard, understood, and, most importantly, supported* Worked with a dedicated team from across the agency to vet and implement a new HRIS system* Created hiring process policies, established a requisition form to track all open hires and an approval process with salary limits* Created formal job descriptions tied to job titles, not people or job postings* Reviewed and corrected all payroll items, identified errors, and made corrections* Created a process to require documentation for all employee changes; required all elections were documented on paper, including waiving of benefits* Combined several duplicate voluntary life, cancer, and hospital insurance offerings moving to a single carrier* Updated PTO to accrue as a lump sum at the time of hire and each year on the anniversary date allowing for consistent rules while eliminating negative or unpaid time off (without approval)* Instituted formal reviews and approval of all merit increase requests. Required justification as to why each employee would receive a merit % for consistency across the agency. Scrutinized with an eye on any potential bias or discrimination

Lead the human resource function managing five employees including Payroll Manager, Payroll Coordinator, Benefits Coordinator, HR Recruiting/Generalist, HR Assistant. Advise managerial staff on complex and sensitive personnel issues, change management and best practices. * Collaborate with the CFO and internal and external stakeholders in developing strategic departmental goals, objectives, and systems. Drive long-range strategic human resource planning.* Manage Employee Relations including investigations and provide recommendations for mitigation and prevention.* Coach managers and supervisors in performance management strategies and recommend actions to facilitate collaboration and conflict resolution. Advise managers on details of performance development plans, appraisals, and progressive discipline actions. In tandem with managers, assist employees in working through performance issues and development plans.* Foster an organizational culture of engagement, demonstrating a commitment to honoring diversity and creating a climate of mutual respect with all constituencies. * Provide guidance and information to managers concerning new hires, promotions, and transfers. Utilize job descriptions, organization charts, and compensation information (internal & external) to make informed recommendations regarding position classification and compensation.* Review job postings, applicant tracking, orientation, performance reviews, faculty and staff immigration issues, and exit interviews.* Advise on the design, development, and implementation of HRIS systems. Oversee the maintenance and accuracy of the HR database system. * Evaluate strategies and processes to audit the accuracy and efficiency of established processes and utilize data to compile statistical summaries regarding salary and benefits. * Provide staff support to the Compensation Committee of the Linfield Board of Trustees.

* Managed, mentored, and coached a team of three direct reports including an HR Administrative Assistant, Facilities Coordinator, and Sr. Recruiter-HR Generalist.* Served as a member of the Executive Leadership Team helping to determine business strategies and lead company initiatives.* Partnered closely with senior leadership in developing Human Resources Department strategies and goals that aligned with company culture, initiatives, purpose, vision, and values.* Led and developed the Human Resources team, and the departmental programs, systems, and operations such as Workers’ Compensation Administration, Total Compensation, Organizational Development, Performance Management, Recruitment, and Staff Planning, Employee Relations, Communication, HR Policies & Procedures, and HRIS.* Maintained a strong Human Resources knowledge and understanding of employment legislation; ensuring compliance with all employment-related laws and HR related topics and specifically OFCCP Compliance.* Oversaw the HRIS database and necessary reports for critical analysis of Human Resources related topics.

*Full charge bookkeeping service and training with QuickBooks Pro.* General Ledger, AR, AP, Inventory, Payroll, Budgets, Financial Statements.* Work with small businesses in various industries including: Insurance, Benefits, Manufacturing, Galleries, Interior Design, Information Technology and Landscaping.

* Full charge bookkeeper assisting clients with QuickBooks Pro and training.* Balancing client's accounts and trying numbers to the tax return.* General Ledger, AR, AP, Invetory, Payroll, Budgets, Financial Statements.* Worked with many businesses in various industries all around Portland.

* Managed self funded insurance plan.* Maintained all accounting and bookkeeping records for plan.* Provided all financial information and ran board member meetings.* Worked directly with TPA on large claims and eligibility.* Administered 401(k) plans, COBRA, short-term disability, life insurance.

* Developed company wide Team Quality program.* Provided Leadership Training to all Supervisors and Managers.* Assisted managers with employee issues and problem solving.* Conducted new hire interviews.* Developed new hire training and orientation process.