Promoted and relocated to San Francisco to oversee San Francisco and Seattle offices. Member of Senior Management Committee and Chair of WHV Investment Management Retirement Committee.LEADERSHIPPartnered with key management aligning HR systems, processes and talent with corporate initiatives increasing shareholder value. Created programs that inspired and developed followership amongst the teams that improved skill sets and retention. TALENT MANAGEMENTEffectively recruited and provided premier professional staff in timely and efficient manner.Developed and coached cross-functional client focused Human Resources team to provide best practices solutions and results to enhance employee services and increase overall shareholder value.EMPLOYEE RELATIONSProfessional services firm leader in industry standards for low turnover and high retention rates. Approachable and recognized for high standards of fairness and integrity in all aspects of employee relations.COMPENSATION & BENEFIT ADMINISTRATIONDesigned and implemented annual base salary planning, compensation surveys, and delivery of short-term and long-term incentive plans.Responsible for multi-state payroll, stock option planning and implementation along with successful compliance audits.Responsible for annual design of cost effective comprehensive health insurance planning and implementation.Fiduciary responsibility for overall employee retirement plan design and implementation of 401(k) and Pension Plans consistent with updated ERISA amendments and coordination with outside trustee, record keeper and investment manager. LEARNING & DEVELOPMENTExperience with innovative skills training design in: Giving Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Team Building, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Managing Change, Performance Feedback and Train the Trainer. Washington Bankers Association (WBA) Training Field Advisor.

Promoted to oversee San Francisco, Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma offices. Member of Senior Management Committee and Chair of Laird Norton Financial Group Retirement Committee. Coordinated professional staff merger & acquisition of Tyee Asset Strategies in Seattle. Reorganized and restructured Laird Norton Financial Group.

Member of Senior Management Committee and responsible for all aspects of Human Resources management for Seattle and San Francisco office. Served as Chair of Laird Norton Trust Company Retirement Committee.

Promoted to establish, develop and manage the Human Resources Department for a fast-paced production company with over 600 employees and $240 million in annual revenue.