Jun 2014 – Oct 2020 · 6 yrs 4 mos · Greater Seattle Area

• Responsible for HR functions, including: Strategic planning, organizational development, staffing, training, benefits administration, Employee Relations, Management Development, and Performance Management.
• Advise leadership team on all HR issues.
• Lead corporate project teams for implementation of HRIS management and employee self-help modules, and reward and recognition programs.
• Lead corporate project teams for implementation of Expense management system
• Promote equality and diversity in the recruitment process.
• Ensure that all company policies and procedures are up to date in line with current employment law.
• Support supervisors to ensure the success of their teams.
• Advising on staff promotions.
• Process immigration paperwork for work permits.
• Assist with day-to-day HR related questions.
• Conduct interviews and reference checks on job applicants.
• Keep up to date with legal developments.
• Investigate disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Develop HR policies, programs, and guidelines.
• Manage maternity leave requests and administration.
• Oversee and facilitate all new staff on-boarding.

Mar 2010 – Jun 2014 · 4 yrs 3 mos · Seattle

• Successfully manage and mentor one direct report; maintain and enhance the organization's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices; and manage all administrative and executive business operations.
• Manage all Human Resources process and policies including federal notifications, benefits management, and recruiting/hiring/terminations.
• Responsible for managing all Executive Level Administrative tasks that includes conference calls, calendar/meetings, expenses, and arrangement of travel
• Developed reports and presentations of executive levels and all staff meetings
• Developed, planned, organized, and administered policies and procedures for organization to ensure administrative and operational objectives were met
• Negotiated contract costs with travel and procurement venders saving an average of 15% annually
• Established and maintained comprehensive and current record keeping systems and calendars of activities and operations procedures in business office
• Improved Employee morale by organizing and facilitating cost effective events
• Supported Accounting Dept. by completing bi-monthly company expense reviews

Jan 2007 – Jan 2009 · 2 yrs

• Oasis Entertainment
• Officer of the Board - Non-Profit, Seattle, WA (2007-2009)
• Produced initial two drafts of Oasis Entertainment business plan, both adopted by the board
• Created policies and practices, and maintained accountability for Board records and actions
• Lead Event Mgr: Responsible for all aspects of event development/coordination IE: led two successful events at Sundance Film Festival and the Grammy's
• Project Manager responsible for upcoming album release

Jan 2006 – Jul 2009 · 3 yrs 6 mos

• Supported three Directors and teams of 200 in conjunction with business needs, calendaring, travel, headcount, events, data entry, budget tracking
• Created and deployed Team SharePoint Websites
• Developed department on-boarding process packets increasing new hire productivity and decreasing need for new hire support; process was adopted by division administrators
• Formed national and global partnerships with Media Technology Services Administrators in multiple Microsoft offices and acquired companies to train and share best practices and serve as a go-to resource
• Assisted team with projects and productivity needs by tracking action items, researching software tools/solutions, and entering data.

Jan 2006 – Dec 2006 · 11 mos

• Project Coordinator for Microsoft adCenter Product Service Operations Readiness team
• Enhanced team communication by employing Statistics and Data Entry
• Developed and managed team SharePoint Websites and managed feature requests in Product Studio
• Created, Coordinated and Conducted Operational Readiness Tests (Product Release Test)

Jan 2005 – Dec 2005 · 11 mos

• Managed schedule for 2 clinics/5 doctors
• Developed and implemented successful procedures for schedule and time management
• Liaison between patients and medical providers growing from 1200 to 3000 monthly appointments
• Formed cross collaborations between medical providers and partners
• Advocated for patient needs to be placed in the forefront, increasing patient satisfaction and coordination efficiencies in the Sarcoma, Head & Neck, and Hematology Clinics

Apr 2004 – Nov 2004 · 7 mos

• Multi-skilled Advanced Wildland Firefighter
• Found creative solutions for communicating in demanding conditions and complex circumstances
• Trainings: High Risk Management, Critical Awareness, and After Action Reviews, certified and experienced in Public Relations and Conflict Resolution