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Chief People Officer
YMCA of Columbia-WillametteChief People Officer
Dec. 2024Portland, Oregon, United StatesAs Chief People Officer, I lead the full spectrum of People & Culture strategy across the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette. I serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team, driving initiatives that align with our mission of strengthening communities through equity, inclusion, and service. My focus includes: - Overseeing HR operations, talent strategy, DEIB initiatives, and organizational development - Designing people-centered policies and programs that foster a culture of belonging and excellence - Enhancing employee engagement, retention, and leadership development - Championing inclusive hiring practices and workforce planning aligned with our strategic goals I'm passionate about creating workplaces where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.
VP of Human Resources
YMCA of Columbia-WillametteVP of Human Resources
Oct. 2023 - Dec. 2024
Area Director Of Human Resources
Atrium HospitalityArea Director Of Human Resources
May. 2021 - Oct. 2023Overseeing HR functions for Atrium Hotels in the Portland area. Including 7 different departments and up to 200 associates. Responsible for Employee Relations. Mentoring and Training. Performance Management. Compensation Analysis. Talent Acquisition. And ensuring compliance on all state and federal laws.
Small Business Owner
Pacific Parking EnforcementSmall Business Owner
Sep. 2020Providing parking solutions for privately owned properties across Portland & SW Washington.
Senior Human Resources Consultant
RedstoneHCMSenior Human Resources Consultant
Sep. 2020United StatesStrategic partner for clients, supporting them with everything HR; Supporting with all areas in the employee lifecycle, including: handbooks, job descriptions, hiring practices, creating inclusive cultures, talent development, employee engagement, benefits design and support, performance communication, onboarding and offboarding, escalated employee relations, HR compliance, internal and market compensation analyses; as well as project managing other team members as appropriate.
Director of Human Resources
Transition ProjectsDirector of Human Resources
Nov. 2019 - Dec. 2020Responsible for strategic leadership for a diverse 325 employee workforce. Overseeing HR operations for the following areas: talent acquisition and management, employee and labor relationships, organizational development, Payroll & Benefits Administration. Compliance: state/federal requirements (FMLA/OFLA, COBRA, workers compensation, unemployment, annual notices, etc.)
Human Resources Business Partner
Transition ProjectsHuman Resources Business Partner
Mar. 2019 - Nov. 2019
Talent Acquisition Specialist
NikeTalent Acquisition Specialist
Mar. 2018 - Mar. 2019Beaverton ORCoordinate a top candidate interview experience for up to 100 candidates per month. Support Nike's ongoing talent needs by managing all aspects of the candidate interview experience. Drive Talent Acquisition initiatives, such as inclusive and transparent hiring, diverse slates and competitive hiring processes. Serves as the point of contact for candidates throughout the entire interview process. Ensuring the highest quality of service to both candidates and stakeholders. Utilizing strong communication skills to effectively communicate with candidates regarding interview details, scheduling phone/video interviews, travel and hotel details, invoices and expenses.
Recruitment Specialist
Alaska AirlinesRecruitment Specialist
Feb. 2017 - Mar. 2018Portland, Oregon AreaPartners with recruiters to ensure accurate and timely completion of the hiring process · Assist in reviewing/screening resumes and conducting phone screens · Assist in scheduling interviews including coordinating with the interviewer and interviewee and booking travel as needed · Prepare required materials for group interview sessions · Send appointment confirmation with directions, assist with online applications - Coordinate group interview sessions with hotels, conference centers - Manage calendars - Extend offers and/or regrets - Disposition candidates - Interview evaluations
HR Manager
Executive TowncarHR Manager
Nov. 2010 - Feb. 2017Portland, Oregon AreaResponsible for HR operations. Full cycle recruitment. Training & Development. Onboarding. Payroll & Benefits Administration. Performance Management. Compliance: Ensure state/federal requirements (FMLA/OFLA, COBRA, workers compensation, unemployment, annual notices, etc.)

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