Lineage is the World’s largest provider of controlled temperature storage and distribution services.Henningsen Cold Storage Co. was acquired by Lineage Logistics in July 2020

Consultant for our warehouse leadership teams on disciplinary issues and terminations. Assist with investigations and disciplinary conferences after incidents, harassment claims, threats of violence and misconduct. Health, Welfare and Leave Manager for all benefits (medical, dental, vision, flex spending, voluntary benefits) serving 850+ lives with a $3 million yearly healthcare spend. Design and develop health related PR programs, as well as manage the company’s yearly open enrollment and wellness plan. Administrated dependent audits for our healthcare plans. Act as liaison between associates and our healthcare providers when issues arise.Manage company leave programs (FMLA – OFLA – Short/Long Term Disability – Washington Family Leave Act) Assist the CFO with workers compensation claims.Manage multi-state payroll processing using i-Solved Payroll including personnel changes, garnishments and bounty for hire payments. Process medical support notices, employee verifications and interpret the Oregon and Washington sick leave laws and how they apply to associates.Manage background checks, drug testing, onboarding, job descriptions, associate handbooks, job postings, service awards, government reporting and relocations. Assisted our Idaho leadership team in avoiding a union drive.97% win rate for challenged unemployment claims saving thousands of dollars in unemployment pay and higher SUI rates.Implemented a new interactive training program for all warehouse associates using Intertek Alchemy Training Systems, bringing all required training under one program with complete tracking and accountability for each warehouse.

Office Management - Special Events – Advertising – Marketing – Brand ManagementOffice Manager for headquarters office serving 15 corporate associates with responsibilities for building management, travel and supplier partnerships.Managed the Company’s external marketing, advertising and social media programs, served as Company spokesman and publisher of the internal company newsletter.Created advertising campaigns for trade magazines, printed collateral for customers and trade shows. Implemented email marketing products and campaigns using Constant Contact and coordinated Company CRM using ACT!Managed company apparel and gift programs including all company branded merchandise.

Operations/Administrative Manager (12/2001 – 10/2003)Supervised office operations, 14 warehouse staff and 2 Customer Service Specialists in a lean environment at 2 public refrigerated warehouses. Responsible for supervising and training warehouse staff and customer service personnel serving 100+ customers including (The JM Smucker Co., WinCo, Norpac Foods, etc.) Human Resources Generalist (10/2000 – 12/2001)Employment and Compensation Team supporting 12 internal HR associates, 4 field HR Directors and 6000 + associates nationwide.Purchasing/Facility Manager (5/1994 – 10/2000)Managed purchasing for the organization including corporate offices and 100+ warehouses nationwide.Responsible for national account negotiations and supplier partnerships for various goods and services including FedEx, Information Technology, Printing, Office Equipment and Supplies, System Furniture, Uniform Services and Company Branded Merchandise