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Erie, Colorado, United States

As a Principal Consultant at Cura HR, my role is to: - Define organizational strategic priorities and areas of focus- Cura practice and subject matter expert- Sustain revenue and client growthABOUT CURA HRCura HR is redefining the role of human resources in shaping vibrant businesses. We’re success enablers that take a modern, inclusive and thoughtful approach to HR. Through company immersion and our decades of experience, we swiftly build business acumen for each of our clients. This enables us to create agile solutions tailored to the unique needs of your business. We lean in on both quantitative and qualitative data and people analytics to ground our strategies and recommendations. Our well-rounded team brings expertise across industries and the continuum of HR disciplines. We foster a culture of knowledge sharing both internally and externally so that our team and yours are able to benefit from Cura HR’s collective intelligence. When you collaborate with Cura you can expect fresh perspectives, strategic thinking and a true partnership without exception.

Boulder, Co

Symplified delivered a comprehensive cloud identity solution that helps service-oriented IT organizations simplify user access, regain visibility and control over application usage and meet security and compliance requirements.My responsibilities included updating and developing HR policies and programs. Defined and implemented processes for interviewing/hiring, on-boarding/off-boarding, performance management, wellness programs and volunteer efforts. I facilitated changes to benefit offerings and initiatives that align with the business and culture of the company. I collaborated with the executive team and managers to support employee recruitment, training, growth and development. I lead and supported all employee related issues to resolution; offers/contracts, performance management and separations. Additional responsibilities included; managing vendor relationships, administration of benefits and payroll and served as the 401k Plan Administrator. Managed the H-1B application process to support employees. As things can evolve uniquely in a start-up environment, I became co-project manager of our office relocation in Oct 2013 to an East Boulder location; project included location selection, design and layout decisions, communication and change management with employees, which was executed on time and within budget.

Boulder And Denver, Co

Managed all Human Resources activity and people operations for all Colorado Nordstrom Rack stores, training and developing the management team in partnership with store manager. Successfully opened two new stores and one store relocation. Oversaw the interviewing & hiring process and maintained consistent on-boarding process to ensure new hires quick assimilation into company and team. Focused on career path development, employee training and employee retention, through fair and consistent performance management. Expert with employee issues, investigation, mediation and resolution. Advocate of open door policy and coordinator for annual United Way workplace campaign and Day of Caring volunteers.

Broomfield, Co

Led Human Resources department and trained multiple HR Assistants for store of 250+ employees. Focused on hiring the best talent through interviewing and hiring process. Partnered with store manager and department managers to build strong sales teams. Fulfilled staffing, productivity and selling cost goals. Ensured managers were fair and consistent with performance management processes, including documentation. Managed employee issues through investigation, mediation and reaching appropriate resolutions. Facilitated New Hire Orientation for Colorado Nordstrom stores.

Broomfield, Co

Decided it was time to go back to what I was passionate about, Customer Service. Was rehired as Fine/Fashion Jewelry sales, was quickly promoted to Assistant Manager, transferred to Handbags as Department Manager, then recruited as Human Resources Assistant. Promoted to HR Manager, after only four months in HR.

Boulder, Co

Managed Human Resources, Purchasing and Accounting for small company of 25 people. Manufacturing company which specialized in fuel pumps for small airports.

San Diego, Ca

Lived Nordstrom’s “Inverted Pyramid” to grow with the company from sales to management to buyer. Started with four years in sales, went on to four years in management, then became a buyer for last two years. Focused in Lingerie division and was Prosthesis Coordinator and Buyer, to promote products to women's health centers and cancer treatment facilities. Supported "So Cal South" region, which included three Orange County stores, four San Diego stores and Scottsdale, AZ location.