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• External recruiter for a variety of clients within the high-tech/PR community.
• Secured my own clients and built a relationship with each hiring manager.

Seattle

• Built the HR practice for the largest independent digital agency in Seattle.
• As a member of the Senior Management Team, I was involved in all discussions regarding direction and strategic planning for the entire organization.
• Skilled in resolving complex employee relations matters and minimizing the risk to the company and its employees.
• Managed two employees in HR and Front Office teams.
• Mentored the HR Manager who became the HR Director upon my departure, and who is still in this lead position 7 years later.
• Managed the growth of the organization in Seattle, NYC, Colorado, and the Boise office.

Seattle

• Built and sold HR services to growing Seattle businesses.
• Provided guidance in developing policy, recruiting, writing employee handbooks, researching benefit plans, designing staffing models and facilitating discussions regarding employee relations.
• Responsible for targeting new business and building a client base.

Seattle

• Established an HR practice for the leading strategic branding and design firm in the Pacific Northwest.
• Managed HR Assistant and Front Office staff.
• Provided leadership and direction during the growth and contraction of the organization.
• Formalized recruiting and hiring processes across all disciplines.
• Coached staff in achieving career objectives and growth opportunities.
• Responsible for the company benefit package, performance review system and employee education.