RootedSonshine.comProjects: *Research: Examining the Shortage of American Sign Language and protactile interpreters in Washington State*Art Club: Creation and Implementation of FREE Prek-3rd Art Club using the philosophy that children are already artists and more than instruction, they need the freedom to create *Neighborhood Connections: Creation and implementation of webpage and newsletters tailored to specific neighborhoods to foster community and relationship building in real life so that neighbors can work to know and support one another better*Cycling on Purpose: Logistical and grant writing support to aid nonprofit in meeting their missionServices: Grant Writing Grant Management, Research, and ReviewProgram and Project DevelopmentReach out via kyla@rootedsonshine.com or DM to discuss one of Rooted Sonshine's packaged projects OR schedule a time to chat about another way Rooted Sonshine can support you in meeting your goals.

SME for University and intern offers for US and Canada Streamlined offer revision process Documented team procedures Coached and mentored new hires Managed communication with multiple teams and individuals Regularly met 100% audit approval rating

When my husband and I celebrated our second live birth, I was again grateful to forgo paid work while caring for our two sons.

• Prepare intern and FTE offers• Collaborate with recruiters to ensure offer details are accurate and consistent• Troubleshoot internal programs and recruiting tools (including PowerBI, Candidate Tracker, iCIMS, InsightsHR, Teams)• Provide candidates with stock, relocation, and bonus information • Respond within service level agreements to a high volume of requests in fast paced environment

My initial position was eliminated when my manager took a role with a new company. Microsoft requires contractors to take a six month leave between contracts.During this time, I was grateful to return to full time parenting to my young son.

• Support targeted inclusive hiring including Autism Hiring and disability Hiring programs• Manage multiple email inboxes, initial point of contact to candidates, talent acquisition and HR professionals, partners, hiring managers, and more • Ensure inclusive talent pool candidate profiles are complete in iCIMS

After five years and eight miscarriages, my husband and I welcomed our first live born son via IVF. Grateful to have been able to forgo paid work during this time.

Full life cycle recruiter making talent acquisition and HR placements for companies including Google, Amazon, Booking.com, Microsoft, and others.High volume Coaching, mentoring, training of new team members Identifying opportunities to streamline processes

HR OPERATIONS AND TALENT ACQUISITION • Effectively utilizes GHRO CRM, E-Recruiting, Recweb, MSPeople, Headtrax, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, Yammer, OneNote, MS Word • Processes domestic and international candidates, including relocation details and visa processing• Utilizes, maintains, and records candidate recruiting activity in applicant tracking system (E-Rec) • Maintains data integrity of requisitions • Ensures prompt information updates and compliance with federal regulatory programs• Troubleshoots internal programs and recruiting tools• Provides consult on hiring decisions, level recommendations, compensation and offer strategies• Prepares and presents offers to candidates• Responds within service level agreements to a high volume of requests in fast paced environment• Serves as main point of contact to assist hiring managers with interviews, offer and post-offer phases of complex internal recruiting

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION• Disproportionality Office Lead (DOL) MLK office (2013)• Office of Excellence committee member (OOE) MLK office (2012-2013)• Created, implemented, and facilitated Safety Assessment Series (2012-2013)• Conducted community presentations, monthly and quarterly orientations, consultation• Monitored licensing process, quality practices, resources, and support servicesADMINISTRATIVE AND TEAM BUILDING • Prepared legal letters, files, and discovery for administrative hearings and testified at court• Worked toward improvement of services, systems, and practices via regional team member• Maintained training, clearance, policy, and practice records for each licensed child care• Collaborated with DLR/CPS on child abuse and/or neglect issuesBACKGROUND CHECK PROCESSING• Analyzed, processed, and maintained all background checks for licensed child cares in King County via multiple systems (Washington State Patrol, FBI, child abuse/neglect registry, Washington State Office of the Courts)• Interfaced with law enforcement, court administrators, and prosecutors • Made disqualification recommendations• Adhered to state and federal guidelines in obtaining, releasing, and storing confidential informationFIELD WORK• Licensed and regulated child cares• Assessed child care activities/equipment for developmental and cultural appropriateness• Applied Solution Based Casework• Performed specialized, culturally competent case management to strengthen or reunite families• Provided permanency planning and child protection via intensive individual and family services • Developed and implemented individualized plans to minimize health and safety risks to children• Evaluated child cares, premises, household members, staff, and licensees for compliance with Washington Administrative Code via on-site and complaint inspections and technical assistance

Relocated from Denver to Seattle

CUSTOMER SERVICE AND COMMUNICATION• Supported efforts in providing a medical home for Medicaid patients• Communicated appropriate utilization of Physicians and services • Liaised between Medicaid patients, health systems, medical providers, and Call Center • Coordinated referrals, assessed urgency, and determined appropriate care management • Collaborated with team to identify patients and services • Completed data entry/tracking complaint and grievance logs• Adhered to HIPAA requirements, maintaining confidentiality

I withdrew from ISU’s family policy doctorate program in my third semester because my advisor retired and the sole family policy professor left for a new university. With such impactful changes to my education and dissertation options, I decided to withdraw and relocate.

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION•Fiscal management•Collected and analyzed proposed, quarterly, and year end reports and budgets for 99 counties•Developed and managed yearly contracts (30+) with service providers •Created and executed licensure and approval processes•Developed handbook and protocol for statewide program •Created and implemented a five year work plan, logic model, and strategic steps •Sought research-based practices and policies and grant fundingEVENT COORDINATION•Organized training logistics •Executed two national conferences for 150-200 participants with over 20 different workshops•Created and executed recruitment, appreciation, and fellowship events•Coordinated, oversaw, and strengthened statewide committees •Executed annual train the trainer eventsEDUCATION AND SERVICE LEARNING•Created, edited, and updated four statewide curricula and developed trainers•Managed participant lists, attendance, and certification•Identified, developed, and facilitated training and application opportunities•Hosted and participated in service learning (examples: clean ups; fundraising; food and book donations; art and family events; humane society; patriotic events; elementary and head start)COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION•Developed and distributed bi-monthly and quarterly newsletters for three statewide programs •Executed internal communication•Communicated clearly to multiple disciplines •Developed and managed contact lists for multiple committees and groups •Researched topics for monthly statewide seminar calls and facilitated•Provided professional presentations•Maintained website, calendars, and online communication via outlook, access, excel, power point, and publisherRESEARCH SUPPORT• Child Support Recovery Unit, Child Welfare Project administrative support • Fatherhood re-entry project data analysis

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION• Developed and executed strategies to engage and educate community using radio, mailings, partnerships with businesses, and semi-annual community appreciation events• Facilitated 10 week/30 hour PRIDE courses• Recruited and retained foster and adoptive parents for seven counties• Evaluated 100+ foster and adoptive parents yearlySOCIAL WORK• Performed duties of front line child protection social work• Prepared individualized case plans, court documents, and case records• Represented State in adoption proceedings• Assessed quality and skill of 100+ resource families• Matched children entering foster care based on strengths of resource families and children’s specific needs

OFFICE MANAGEMENT• Met all federal expectations of Postmaster in her absence• Provided customer service to customers and mail carriers• Ordered office supplies and stamps as needed• Responsible for all duties of Post Office including sorting mail, certified and registered mailings, international mailing, accounting, and ensuring office was secure and maintained

OFFICE SUPPORT• Managed the Campus Recreation office• Scheduled and maintained use of courts, weight room, etc• Logged confidential student complaints and concerns• Provided international student support via collection and entry of TOEFL scores• Created brochure for University wide distribution• Planned events including scholarship banquets and recognition ceremonies• Communicated internally within University and Department • Provided customer service to students, Department heads, and community