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Greater Seattle Area

Provide thought leadership to internal clients to identify opportunities, strategies and solutions that are directly linked to organizational health and business goals. Lead the design and execution of key leadership development and HR initiatives to include multi-rater feedback processes, performance management, competency development, career planning, goal setting, employee engagement activities, and executive on-boarding plans. Leverage quantitative and qualitative data to drive… Show more Provide thought leadership to internal clients to identify opportunities, strategies and solutions that are directly linked to organizational health and business goals. Lead the design and execution of key leadership development and HR initiatives to include multi-rater feedback processes, performance management, competency development, career planning, goal setting, employee engagement activities, and executive on-boarding plans. Leverage quantitative and qualitative data to drive diversity and inclusion initiatives that provide a better employee experience and support client DEI strategic priorities and goals. Collaborate with HR business partners to identify opportunities to build inclusive, diverse, and high performing teams. Show less

HRBP to the Oregon Market President. Collaborate with the executive leadership team to identify and deliver on business priorities and strategic direction. Drive talent management and development, lead employee engagement action planning and succession planning, partner with local employee resource groups to grow membership and awareness.

Greater Seattle Area

Led, developed, and inspired teams of recruiters to support executive, operations (15 call center sites), and client-facing (1500 branches) hiring initiatives in a rapidly changing environment. Consulted with key stakeholders on resource management, employee stability practices, on-boarding, and diversity hiring. Delivered on hiring goals while meeting service level agreements and customer satisfaction.

Sourced and acquired mid-manager and executive level talent for Retail Banking and Operations. Led diversity hiring initiatives that included establishing a national language certification program. Managed client relationships, negotiated compensation and on-boarding of new hires.

Greater Seattle Area

Managed bank sponsored youth program and responsible for $1.2 million annual budget. Serve as consultant to businesses and organizations interested in implementing a youth focused program and managed relationships for 100 students, their mentors, supervisors, and project leads. Worked with community partners, colleges, and universities to promote access of higher education to at-risk youth. 90% of graduating high school seniors attended college after high school graduation.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Organizational Leadership, 4.0

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Economics