2021: Communications, Social Media, and Technology Director - Ended with an 18% increase in follower base resulting in 109 new followers on our LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. - Hosted 10 events on zoom equating to 13 hours of professional HR training provided to a total 381 attendees. - Collected 23 survey responses from events and 28 election ballots. - Sent 41 emails totaling 35,071 emails and had a 22% open rate, a 2% increase from last year. Posted (combined) on our social media accounts 136 times, equating to 11,427 impressions and 260 likes. 2020: Communications and Social Media Director- Within 45 days, completed >30% of engagement and follower increase goals for 2020.- Manages the design, access, and content of LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, organizational website, event registration forms/data, and Constant Contact (email platform). - In <2 months messaged over 2,000 people and increased click statistics by over 3%. - Manager of the SHRM Olympia Twitter, Facebook, Website, LinkedIn, WuFoo, Paypal, SurveyMonkey, and Constant Contact accounts.2019: Project Manager - Annual HR Conference and Co-Membership Director - Project Manager on a committee of six for our annual HR conference that led to 78 attendees and over $2,500 in net profit received. - Monthly totaling 5 different presentations; presented data, updates, and recommendations for attendee registration, key-note speakers, budget, automations, location, and timeline requirements. - Coordinated with four key-note speakers within two different states which included assisting with the preparation and presentation delivery. - Created and launched a new membership initiative; increased membership by 3% in five months.

Reported directly to the COO(Established in 1958, a family owned and operated Senior Living company with nearly 40 different communities in eight states totaling over 2,000 staff.) • Decreased “less than 90 days” turnover by 8% in 2021 by establishing streamlined onboarding/offboarding processes, created standardized interviewing procedures, developed a “Turnover Band of Excellence” and launched a turnover reduction competition – saving a projected $289,538 in new employee costs per hire.• Increased Indeed star rating by 1.2 points over two months through a targeted and creative online review campaign than included over 150 active employee new reviews.• Through diligent management and oversight, established a streamlined Worker’s Compensation program amidst COVID and staffing challenges; resulted in over 100 less claims in a 12-month period and a 0.5 EMR decrease for a 2024 projected savings of greater than $400,000 in premiums. • Conducted over 20 investigations into employee concerns and provided well over 200 disciplinary action and/or PIP revisions to ensure legal and progressive disciplinary process compliance. • Experienced with Federal Court Trial proceedings including strategy development and depositions.• Managed twelve different OSHA inspections in five states – led to only two cited recordable log issues that resulted in less than $4,000 in total fees; less than 15% of the average senior living citations during 2020. • Oversaw benefits plans staying ACA compliant with six medical plans, two dental plans, and four voluntary plans; led three Open Enrollment periods that resulted in more than 2,000 changes/enrollments; launched a new ben-admin system and changed carriers during this time.

Soldiers' Angels has many wonderful programs to support our military families, deployed service members, wounded service members and veterans. Our programs are broken into categories based on the population they serve. Soldiers' Angels offers programs for wounded, deployed, families, and others. Most of our programs could not be possible without the support of the wonderful Angels who dedicate their time, money and talents, to the organization. We are celebrating our 15 year anniversary in 2018 and expect many more to come due to the outstanding organizations that contribute and partner with us. My primary responsibilities as a member of the Advisory Council are: - Advocate for Soldiers’ Angels, and our nation’s service members, wounded heroes and veterans of all generations; - Foster positive communication outside of the Advisory Council regarding Soldiers’ Angels programs; - Consult with and provide expertise to the Board of Directors; - Provide assistance with strategic planning;- Provide Board of Directors with information regarding potential financial or outreach opportunities for Soldiers’ Angels; - Achieve the annual fundraising goal of $10,000 per council member. This goal can be accomplished through personal gifts, introductions made to Soldiers’ Angels staff for fundraising, gifts through member’s employer or other contacts, or time, expertise or pro-bono (budget relieving) services provided by the member or member’s contacts; - Make an annual personal financial contribution to the organization of any amount comfortable to the council member- Attend Advisory Council Meetings; - Stay current on Soldiers’ Angels and Soldiers’ Angels news and information - Promptly acknowledge or respond to emails and calls for Soldiers’ Angels

Planned, developed, and synchronized a Military Veteran Sourcing and Engagement strategy that included a landing page, a Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) Virtual Corporate Huddle, business case development, and multiple presentations to tie strategies, branding, and total engagement together. Provided policy adjustments, program slogan, training, and geographical target recommendations to build a comprehensive and targeted recruiting strategy from leadership to retail positions. - Conducted research & interviews with multiple Fortune 500s to gather data, best practices, and Veteran recruiting strategies in order to develop the "BEST" Veteran recruiting strategy in industry.- Developed a sourcing strategy to target the extremely small population of USMC Retail Exchange Marines to grow a strong pipeline from the USMC into Nike Direct (Retail & Corporate)- Sourced over 20 USMC MCCS Retail Marines for Nike Direct Retail positions across the globe.- Sourced over 40 Veteran logisticians to target Memphis DC Area Manager positions for FY21. - Developed and presented a business case to D&I/IT/Branding leaders; potentially leading to a prioritization increase for landing page development.- Produced an annual tracking system including over 45 events tied to time in order to synchronize efforts between Hiring Managers (HM), HRBPs, recruiters, and the D&I Talent Sourcing teams.- Created an exec sum presentation focused on assisting Veterans transition effectively to Nike.

(Ranked Top 10% of over 100 peers)Developed more than 20 HR plans, policies, and strategies that directly impacted how HR is conducted within a 12,000-person organization. Coordinated, planned, and executed over 10 HR operations that supported global military tasks. Presented multiple strategic presentations to C-Suite Executives; provided solutions rather than problems where feedback was consistently positive.- Innovatively and collaboratively planned complex strategic HR operations for over 3k employees in seven Pacific countries including immigration, casualty, postal, transportation, and retail services.- Coordinated with the US Department of State and US Embassies for immigration support to over 200 employees to process and track passport and visa requirements.- Screened and Interviewed over 30 candidates for eight executive admin positions. - Managed and analyzed the training assessment process and C-Suite presentations of a newly developed training model which tested over 1,000 employees utilizing the Kirkpatrick Model.- Completed an enterprise level initiative five weeks ahead of schedule including over $10,000 in revenue collected. - Leads team of three; plans, coordinates, and manages strategic HR for 12k employee organization. - Planned complex strategic HR operations for over 3k employees in seven Pacific countries. - Analyzed and developed over 20 HR policies resulting in 100% of requirements completed on schedule. - Change Champion - routinely recommends initiative adjustments to ensure maximum effectiveness.- Authored and published an Official US Government Passport and Visa Guide.

(Ranked #1 of 10 peers)Designed, developed, and delivered training to over 200 HR leaders to create efficient and effective teams which resulted in measurable improved internal methods and functions. Coordinated and partnered with international HR leaders to gain broader perspectives in order to effectively tailor training objectives for 18 different HR departments on multi-faceted HR tasks. Trained dozens of department leaders on Talent Development, Employee Relations, Talent Planning, HR Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, and Organizational Effectiveness.- Completed needs assessments/gap analysis for 18 different HR teams to determine training requirements; designed a communications model that improved HR & Ops synchronization by >15%. - Measured ROI utilizing the Kirkpatrick Model and provided constructive and implementable recommendations that resulted in >20% improved strategic HR synchronization with Operations.- Conducted Root Cause Analysis’ on large scale complex staffing issues to determine underlying problems; utilizing these results, redesigned staffing training objectives to meet emerging needs. - Utilized the ADDIE model to methodically develop and evaluate dozens of HR training events.- Employing the After-Action Review process, led over 50 discussions and tactfully provided positive feedback, solutions, and recommendations through dialogue to increase effectiveness. - Certified on Instructure’s Canvas LMS (Learning Management System) platform; created collegiate level course requirements, lesson plans, collaboration platform, and training material. - Negotiated and managed contracts with over five different vendors for training aids and promotional products.- Streamlined multi-faceted HR processes by creating and implementing new programs and initiatives that led to a 99% approval rating for employee’s needs and requests.- Awarded the Honorable Order of St. Barbara for outstanding HR support to the Army Field Artillery.

- Commander of the forward deployed Headquarters Battery for the 31st Air Defense Brigade in support of OPN SPARTAN SHIELD. - Responsible for the warfighting readiness, training, education, morale, welfare, discipline, and safety of nearly 80 Soldiers and Families spread across four countries in the CENTCOM AOR. - Responsible for the readiness and accountability of over $1million worth of Brigade level mission command property. - Responsible for the planning, organizing, leading, and executing of all battery level tasks and requirements to include redeployment operations. - Provides intent, vision, and focus with preserving combat power through personnel, training, and maintenance of the unit. - Creates and sustains a comprehensive climate of dignity and respect, free of harassment, hazing, and sexual assault.

(Ranked #1 of 48 peers)- Led team of 15 HR professionals; conducted multi-faceted HR functions in an organization of 3,000. - Effectively retained 13 personnel, exceeding internal retention goals by more than 110%.- Redesigned on-boarding program that produced a 51% increase in successful employee integration.- Successfully staffed 11% over allocations to fill critical shortfalls for global emerging requirements.- Utilized PeopleSoft HRIS programs to run HR functions including Compensation, Talent Management, Performance Management, and Onboarding. - Fostered a culture of Dignity and Respect for all; survey concluded with a >99% affective rate. - Managed the Merger and relocation of 14 departments (> 2,600 employees) in three countries. - Spearheaded payroll tracking and corrected over 100 deficiencies with entitlements and benefits. - Awarded the Colonel Robert Manning Achievement Medal in US Army Human Resources Management.- Brigade S1 for a FORSCOM, world-wide deployable Air Defense Artillery Brigade composed of two Patriot Battalions at Fort Sill, one Indirect Fire Protection Capability(IFPC) Battalion at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and one Headquarters Battery with a combined authorized strength of nearly 1800 Soldiers and DA Civilians. - Responsible for planning and synchronizing of four HR departments (Battalion S1) personnel admin support that includes processing evaluations, personnel actions, leave/finance, promotion boards/orders, awards/decorations, personnel accountability/strength reporting, duty rosters, personnel records, sponsorship, HR metrics, unit restationing, personnel policies, HR training, Army Programs, Meal Card management, 18 HR information systems, and HR deployment preparation. - Responsible for the health, welfare, morale, training, and readiness of one Officer, two Warrant Officers, four NCOs, and six Soldiers.

Certified on Instructure’s Canvas LMS (Learning Management System) platform; created collegiate level course requirements, lesson plans, collaboration platform, and training material.Hired and placed in active adjunct pool to teach three separate course with Park University at the undergraduate level for both in classroom and/or online. HR 310Leadership and Team Building.This intermediate course examines the principles of leadership and team building, with an application of the principles of real life situations to be implemented. Exercises to use in building a team will be developed.HR 353Introduction to Human Resource ManagementTheory, methodology and application of human resource planning and development techniques,staffing analysis and planning, career management, management succession and development, andperformance improvement.HR 355Planning and StaffingExamines basic concepts, strategies, and current issues in recruitment, talent acquisition, selectionand training. This course involves the use of computer tools to analyze the impacts of legalcompliance, diversity, technology, outsourcing, restructuring and downsizing, on the effectivemanagement of human resources.

- My focus is to assist military professionals and their family members with resumes and LinkedIn profile updates to ensure they are prepared for the private sector employment search.- My acute attention to detail and editing skills that have been honed from reviewing thousands of documents in my career assist me with this process.

- Senior Human Resources Manager assigned to the only deployable Sustainment Brigade within US Army Europe. - Responsible for the planning and synchronizing of HR operations and admin support with five different HR Managers (Battalion S1s) spread across three countries in Europe and Afghanistan comprised of over 2400 Soldiers and Civilians.- Additional responsibilities included processing evaluations, personnel actions, leave requests, financial transactions, promotion orders, promotion boards, awards processing, personnel accountability, strength reporting, duty rosters, personnel records, Joint Manning Document management, sponsorship program creation and management, personnel policy guidance and recommendations.- Furthermore, responsible for the Voting Assistance Program, Combined Federal Campaign, Army Emergency Relief, Meal Card Program, and Sponsorship program.

- Responsible for the planning and synchronizing of personnel admin support for three companies comprised of over 525 personnel. - Managed the processing of evaluations, personnel actions, leave program, promotions, awards, personnel accountability, strength reporting, records, Joint Manning Documents, sponsorship programs.- Provided recommendations concerning personnel policy guidance.- Managed the Voting Assistance program, Army Emergency Relief, Combined Federal Campaign program

- Responsible for the technical oversight, planning, integrating, and executing of HR sustainment throughout US Army Europe and the US Army Africa Command. - Planned, coordinated, and executed reception, staging, and onward movement operations for multiple echelons of personnel and units that were transitioning through Germany into combat or contingency operations.- Focused efforts on theater wide casualty and postal operations to streamline processes and procedures to ensure casualties and mail flowed smoothly throughout the theater. - Planned and conducted Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) in support of hostilities within the European region