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DESC works to end the homelessness of vulnerable people, particularly those living with serious mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and/or chronic health conditions. We choose to work with the most marginalized and most vulnerable people first. We believe in the capacity of people to change.

Everett, Washington, United States

Collins Aerospace is a leader in advanced solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry.In this role, I managed HR operational support to the Savannah, GA, and Everett, WA teams with over 150 team members encompassing employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, workforce planning, training and development, performance management, and compliance. Acted as the Health and Wellness Champion; member of the Leadership Team, Skill Matrix Project Team, Safety Team, and Social Committee.My successes included:• Exceeded performance goals; achieved multiple awards and recognitions: “Excellence Award” (2022 & 2021); “Women’s Advocate Award” (2019); and Nominee for the “ACCEPT Award” (2022).• Enhanced HR operational efficiencies; developed and improved policies, processes, and programs.• Provided key support with improving employee engagement, retention, and culture – raised survey scores; established positive employer-employee relationships and communication.• Elevated productivity and morale; transformed the onboarding process.• Increased DE&I; initiated state-funded On the Job Training Program (DE&I plan).• Designed and conducted training sessions with leadership on various topics, including performance management, goal setting, learning and career development, and ethics and compliance.• Developed team members into advanced roles through effective coaching.

Lenexa, Kansas, United States

Senior HR Generalist, Rockwell Collins (acquired by Collins Aerospace), Lenexa, KS, 2017 – 2019HR Generalist, B/E Aerospace Inc. (acquired by Rockwell Collins), Everett, WA, 2015 – 2017I administered HR supporting actions to the Wichita, KS and Lenexa, KS teams with over 500 team members including employee relations, recruiting, new hire orientations, performance management, training, workers’ compensation, and disability; managed the Affirmative Action Plan Outreach and Summer Internship programs. Provided assistance with planning and implementing HR programs for targeted business objectives; fostered cross-departmental collaboration.Key accomplishments included:• Achieved zero findings from the FAA Onsite Audit as an Employee Representative of the Random Drug Testing Program.• Served as the HR Liaison between Everett and Marysville during the merger of both sites.• Successfully filled 40 Production Openings as part of a special transfer assignment.• Recognized with the “STAR Award” (2019).• Delivered training sessions covering staff development, rewards and recognition, and code of conduct.

Santa Monica, California, United States

Berkley East Healthcare Center (previously Berkley East Convalescent Hospital) offers accommodations for post-hospital rehabilitation care needs.I supplied HR assistance to the leadership team covering three locations with responsibility for planning and managing policies and programs, employee relations, recruitment, and new hire orientations; supported the Payroll Administrator with time clock data file variances and discrepancies, garnishments, disability, and employment verifications.During my time in this position, I increased employee engagement and culture; and served as a liaison between the leadership team and team members.

Santa Barbara, California, United States

QAD is a leading provider of next-generation manufacturing and supply chain solutions in the cloud.Human Resources Generalist, 2011 – 2013Human Resources Assistant, 2010 – 2011I delivered key support with HR activities involving recruiting, new hire orientations, employee relations, performance management, employment verifications, interviews, terminations, and exit interviews.My achievements included:• Increased global talent pipeline; essential team member in planning and administering the Graduate Development Fast Track Internship Program.• Recognized with the “QAD Champion Award.”• As part of the HR group, tested and finalized the Workday system instructions and processes; performed system training sessions with the employees.

Santa Monica, California, United States

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communications

Master Of Arts - Ma, Organizational Management