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Kirkland, Wa, Us

Alexandria, Va, Us

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Renton, Wa, Us

Lead all strategic HR functions for the company’s SeaTac, Paine Field (Everett), and Phoenix airport stations—coordinating the efforts of a 4 member team of HR staff and providing daily mentoring, motivation, and guidance.• Aligned ongoing HR strategy to support the company’s overarching growth strategy, in addition to training the entire team on skills related to internal investigations, leave of absences, risk management, and other relevant subjects• Engaged in bi-weekly consultations with legal counsel on labor relations actions including separation and time loss issues, in addition to meeting with Union leadership and stewards to ensure adherence to the Collective Bargaining Agreement• Developed updated HR metrics for the SEA, PAE & PHX stations—tracking a wide range of detailed people analytics and KPIs related to turnover, retention, safety violations, investigations, and other areas• Assessed organizational performance, identified and resolved talent gaps, and played an instrumental role in shaping and maintaining an organizational culture focused closely on the company’s essential values, behaviors, and expectations• Led the development and implementation of change management strategies to support critical strategic initiatives, securing the needed employee buy-in to achieve the desired business results over a sustainable period of time• Advised station leadership on employee relations issues, company policies, and employment laws—in addition to helping develop and launch internal communications strategies regarding various emerging policies and procedural changes• Implemented numerous programs to enhance employee engagement and retention, succession planning and, career development• Led investigations into alleged workplace misconduct and harassment cases, documenting findings and delivering recommendations to the legal and executive teams regarding appropriate discipline and corrective action

Everett, Washington, Us

Manage all HR elements for this rapidly-growing industrial manufacturer, serving as a member of the executive leadership team and leading the design/deployment of a modernized people strategy to support the company's vision/mission/goals.• Coach internal managers on employee relations and team-building concepts—helping them achieve improved department performance, improve employee engagement, increase retention, and address potential team conflict• Define new company-wide HR policies, procedures, and work processes to improve internal fairness/consistency, communicating these new standards throughout the organization and ensuring appropriate policy enforcement• Develop and implement total compensation/benefits plans to improve the company's recruiting competitiveness—selected new vendors, to address salary structures as well as equity issues• Provide overall leadership and guidance to a 5-member People team in performing all needed corporate talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training, and leadership development functions

Bellevue, Washington, Us

Retained on contract to serve as the Principal People Partner for multiple groups including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Finance, eCommerce, Localization & Editing, Creative Services, Brand Management and Production & Logistics.• Collaborated with the Total Rewards team—advising leaders on salary benchmarking, pay banding, and professional leveling practices—in addition to leading a 3-month job leveling audit with the Compensation team• Partnered with HR leadership to help form workforce planning projections for 2022 and beyond and to advise on ideal team structure and optimization

Seattle, Washington, Us

Recruited to address numerous HR-related challenges and compliance issues within this $20M privately-held organization—including unique issues stemming from the COVID pandemic, as well as prior chronic issues related to employee/managerial retention, employee records management, and talent acquisition.

Everett, Wa, Us

Recruited to oversee all HR functions for this Seattle-based division of the MTorres Group, serving as a member of the local leadership team and reporting on a matrixed basis to the Managing Director of the local office—as well as the VP of Human Resources located in Pamplona, Spain.• Hired, mentored, and managed a 3-person team of HR professionals to provide a full range of support (e.g. employee relations, recruiting, benefits administration, etc.) to the company’s 850+ member workforce• Instrumental in guiding the workforce through key organizational change events that include multiple downsizing rounds, in addition to helping bridge the significantly different work cultures between the U.S. and Spain offices• Managed an $800K budget, determined HR-related priorities, and continuously reviewed all internal HR policies, procedures, and systems to identify potential ways for cost reduction and improved efficiency• Led the talent acquisition, development, and management functions of the business—gaining extensive knowledge of Visa and hiring-related immigration issues based on the recruitment of talent from around the globe• Successfully reduced medical insurance benefit costs by 10-15%, despite rising costs, by leveraging creative options (e.g. HSA accounts with high deductible plans) and educating employees on how best to utilize their benefits plans• Collaborated with IMPACT WA and the Snohomish County Health Department to design/implement an appropriate COVID-19 safety plan for MTA's Everett facility; additionally created plans for the company’s CA and SC offices

Paris, Fr

Reported to the CEO and provided a full range of HR support for a highly talented team of managers/employees specializing in the design and development of complex, turnkey systems—including robotics—for a wide range of customer verticals including commercial aerospace, space travel, industrial, biotechnology, and maritime. • As the company’s first-ever HR professional, met the challenge of building a new HR department from the ground up, building out all needed policies, procedures, and processes needed to support the company’s continued growth• Applied talent acquisition expertise to identify/hire top talent for various Finance, HR, and Engineering roles, including recruiting the company's first CFO, who shortly afterwards was promoted to the North American CFO• Led the design/execution of various creative HR programs that fit the company’s unique culture. • Co-created a new internship program in partnership with the UW Mechatronics program

Arlington, Va, Us

Received rapid promotions during a six-year tenure, providing expert and responsive HR support as a business partner to multiple groups and levels of employees including union members, first and second line managers, and senior executives. Provided management training on topics including sexual harassment, progressive discipline, performance management, FLSA law, ADA, HIPAA, Affirmative Action, IAM/SPEEA Union Contract interpretation, and Federal and State leave policies.• Specialized in providing executive-level support related to Succession Planning, Salary/Compensation Analysis, Performance Evaluation & Benchmarking, and High-Potential Leadership Development• Supported a high-profile, company-wide learning initiative aimed at training leaders at all levels in how to use time management practices using the Time Management Matrix by Stephen Covey• Conducted employee and management investigations, partnering on an as-needed basis with legal staff and specialized investigation teams• Created customized HR metrics scorecards focused on identifying measurable risks and opportunities• Managed a wide variety of staffing reports, including the creation and distribution of weekly program staffing assessments and HR staffing pipeline charts for the entire 747 Program• Played key role in the redeployment of 800 employees from a shrinking program to a higher-priority area, assessing all talent, managing the change process and handling union negotiations• Co-led the design and implementation of a new “Well-Being Initiative” that successfully increased morale, reduced absenteeism, and reduced healthcare costs among 35,000 Puget Sound employees• Coordinated an internal Diversity Council and implemented a multi-cultural hiring and awareness program which won a Diversity Change Agent award• Appointed as the designated Trust & Engagement Team and Organizational Health Metrics Team support leader

Northbrook, Il, Us

Reported to the HR Manager of this 30,000-employee organization, consulting on HR matters with team members and business partners throughout the Northwest Region (WA, OR, ID, AK and HI). Gained expertise in a broad mix of HR business partner duties including conducting internal investigations and ensuring compliance with rigorous state regulations. Additionally responsible for annual/quarterly performance evaluation, internal investigations, employee relations and engagement, succession planning, change management, and learning/development.• Tracked, analyzed, and reported a wide range of quarterly HR metrics to the corporate headquarters office• Facilitated a series of training programs for leaders and employees on topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Leading with Integrity, and Maintaining an Effective Work Environment• Recognized for effectiveness in change management situations, partnering with Corporate office staff on workforce transitions, business case analysis, employee counseling, and employee communications activities• Selected for Allstate’s 2010 Leadership Development Program based on performance and leadership potential

Bothell, Washington, Us

Acquired a wide range of early-career HR skills helping coordinate a fast-paced mix of onboarding, benefits administration, and Leave of Absence (LOA) program activities for a department of 1000+ employees.• Reduced corporate risk/liability by providing Sexual Harassment Training to employees at all levels• Managed the unemployment claims and employee complaint process for two WA state corporate facilities• Boosted morale via implementation of new Rewards and Recognition Programs throughout the local site

Certificate, Human Resource Management

Bachelor Of Science, Human Biology