Linda Isenson Email & Phone Number

Tacoma

Remote (Western Washington)

Customer Experience & Success TeamCoordinate hiring process between managers and recruiters, manage positions using proprietary tool, create requisitions to empower managers to hire exceptional talent, communicate status of requested changes by hiring managers, enforce guidelines according to hiring policy,

Tacoma, Wa

Client relations, legal assistance and office direction for a boutique family law firm.

Greater Seattle Area

Lead effort to educate, inform and organize Democrats in Pierce County, WA. Build community organization through outreach, fundraising and maintaining strong relationships throughout the county.

Tacoma, Wa

Goodwill is a unique social enterprise that attracts a variety of talent from all backgrounds to contribute to a mission to help people with barriers to employment to get jobs. Whether you are a professional who wants to be connected to a tangible impact in your community, or a Retail guru who wants a challenging fast-paced environment to support a mission based business, or a Maintenance or Warehouse worker who wants to work hard for more than the bottom line, Goodwill has opportunities for you. Last year, our region of 15 counties in Washington, served 9,602 people in our community and placed 2,894 people in jobs. We are proud of the fact that we accomplished this with our workforce that is comprised of 80% of people with barriers to employment.My role at Goodwill is to provide recruiting support for our retail enterprise (35+ stores), operations and transportation facilities, property management business and contract packaging division with hourly support and entry level management people.

Expert in observing and identifying 'normal' to help families adjust to new infants. Provide evidence based information and expert referrals when necessary. Overnight service only.

Tacoma, Washington

State Committeewoman - Pierce County Democrats, Public Policy Director, Co-Editor of Monthly Membership Newsletter - AAUW (American Association of University Women), Tacoma Branch, Co-Founder of Drinking Liberally Lakewood

University Place, Washington

Coordinate all aspects of campaign including, but not limited to: endorsements coordination, scheduling, volunteer recruitment and organization, messaging, public relations, development and execution of campaign materials.

Pierce County

• Responsible for all facets of campaign including fund raising, volunteer recruitment, scheduling, public relations, messaging and GOTV.• Raised $50K from individuals and organizations.• Researched and produced 3 marketing pieces.• Coordinated over 200 volunteers to assist in campaign.

Raftery & Associates is a regional wholesale sales agency representing approximately 30 national & international kitchen, cookware and gift manufacturers. • Responsible for general operations of $20 million sales agency. Led overall agency sales growth to 40% in 2011.• Sales and maintenance of 4 manufacturers to Amazon.com totaling approximately $2.5 million.• Manage and maintain new and established relations with manufacturers.• Liaison and manager for 6 outside sales representatives including hiring 2 new sales reps.• Jill of all trades.

Kforce, Inc. is a national firm providing staffing solutions for Fortune 500 and premier companies. Firm wide recognitions have included: Business Week’s Hot Growth 100 and “Best Place to Work.”• June 2009 recognized as being a Million Dollar achiever. Prior to that I earned a place in the Platinum Growth Club for 4 consecutive quarters of revenue growth (2007-2008) and was a Bronze level performer for the entire company. This award is for the top 10% performers out of 3000. • Recruit qualified candidates by engaging in sourcing activities to include, but not limited to: identifying candidate sources through referrals, conducting recruiting calls and attending networking events. • Qualify candidates by conducting telephone and in-person interviews to obtain work history, education, training, job skills and salary requirements.• Supervise and manage candidates on assignment; counsel and discipline candidates and when necessary I am directly involved in termination decisions.• Manage and maintain long-term relationships with local healthcare technology clients at all levels of management.

Sales Rep for 40-70 manufacturers representing the gift industry to retailers in Alaska where I had 10-25% annual year over year growth. Responsible for smooth operation of customer service and operations. Led huge upgrade from hand written system to entirely paperless ordering. Maintained my sense of humor through it all.

Operation and Sales of local furniture manufacturing business that served the trade. Dealt with retailers and designers as well as oversaw design and publication of first comprehensive catalog of merchandise. Maintained peace between staff and customers.