Experience

Anchorage Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Human Resources Officer

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Anchorage, Alaska, United States



The Foraker Group

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Consultant

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Anchorage, Alaska, United States



Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Business Partner

  • Jan 2020 - Jan 2022

  Anchorage, AK, United States



Alaska SeaLife Center

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Human Resources Manager

  • Oct 2016 - Feb 2020

  Seward, AK Oversee HR services & responsible for organizational development, policies/programs pertaining to employment, compensation, benefits, performance management, employee relations, recruiting/retention and compliance with federal, state, and local laws. A strategic business partner to influence leadership and drive results for all HR efforts for assigned customers. Assigns & checks work, establishes schedules, sets deadlines, and delegates authority. Sets performance standards. Prepares annual… Show more Oversee HR services & responsible for organizational development, policies/programs pertaining to employment, compensation, benefits, performance management, employee relations, recruiting/retention and compliance with federal, state, and local laws. A strategic business partner to influence leadership and drive results for all HR efforts for assigned customers. Assigns & checks work, establishes schedules, sets deadlines, and delegates authority. Sets performance standards. Prepares annual performance evaluations. Makes personnel related recommendations. Collaborates with the business lines on the development & execution of all HR initiatives and strategies, including organizational/individual development, talent management, staffing, employee relations & compensation. Provides coaching & counseling to management & employees to enhance individual staff contributions. Acts as the organization’s benefit plan administrator, including health plan, 401K retirement plan, worker’s compensation & other insurance plans. Coordinates wellness incentive programs for employees. Assures accuracy & compliance with all state, federal and local regulatory requirements with regard to pay, garnishments, benefits, and compensation. Manages the staff recruiting process including personnel requisition development, job description & posting development, placing ads, applicant correspondence, assisting with interviews, reference checks, preparation for visa documentation, as needed, & on-boarding processes. Manages exiting employees including; exit paperwork, exit interviews, & out-processing procedures. Assists in event preparation & coordination related to staff, training and recruiting functions, including job fairs. Works with CEO to ensure proper control & administration of all assigned resources including annual budget allocations, capital improvements, fixed assets, equipment, supplies, & purchasing authorities. Maintains cost-effective oversight of expenditures.

• Human Resources Specialist II

  • Jul 2014 - Oct 2016

  Responsible for the day-to-day activities to intern and volunteer programs for the Center. Responsible for executive-level administrative duties within the Human Resources Department. Manages Intern and Volunteer program operates under the supervision of the Senior HR Manager including recruiting, correspondence, interviewing, reference checks, orientation, housing, evaluation management, and exiting. Maintains filing and database systems for the HR department and generates reports as… Show more Responsible for the day-to-day activities to intern and volunteer programs for the Center. Responsible for executive-level administrative duties within the Human Resources Department. Manages Intern and Volunteer program operates under the supervision of the Senior HR Manager including recruiting, correspondence, interviewing, reference checks, orientation, housing, evaluation management, and exiting. Maintains filing and database systems for the HR department and generates reports as requested. Performs full administrative duties of a responsible and confidential nature including correspondence, photocopying, and faxing. Compiles and summarizes data and completes required forms. Assists with the administration of the employee-recruiting program for the Alaska SeaLife Center. Assists in planning and coordinating meetings, including scheduling, invitations, site reservations, equipment and supply needs. Assists in HR Department inventory tracking and ordering supplies. Researches purchase options, negotiate discounts and maintains and tracks all files related to purchasing. Fosters good relations with visitors, volunteers, community leaders, contractors, and fellow staff members by promoting positive attitudes, goodwill, cooperation, and providing high standards of service.



State of Alaska

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Nov 2011 - Jul 2014

  Assist the Administrative Officer I in accounting/financial management, purchasing/procurement, personnel management, ACOMS management and facility/property management. Work closely with managers to provide comprehensive human resource services at a technical level. Perform paraprofessional duties in multiple administrative functional areas that require adapting internal processes to meet the needs of the organization. Serve as a liaison between the institution and inter-agency… Show more Assist the Administrative Officer I in accounting/financial management, purchasing/procurement, personnel management, ACOMS management and facility/property management. Work closely with managers to provide comprehensive human resource services at a technical level. Perform paraprofessional duties in multiple administrative functional areas that require adapting internal processes to meet the needs of the organization. Serve as a liaison between the institution and inter-agency offices.  Influenced creation of the position that had not previously existed at Spring Creek Correctional Center by showing the need and the benefits that would be realized if the position were to be established.  In charge of recruitment and hiring for the entire institution, currently with a large number of Correctional Officer Vacancies.

• Accounting Clerk

  • Dec 2009 - Nov 2011

  Seward, AK Processed a wide array of monetary transactions for all prisoners housed at the Spring Creek Correctional Center. Collaborated with the IT department to help understand and explain the new computer system to non-technical users. Handled incoming customer requests in a timely manner. Periodically reviewed fiscal policies and procedures to ensure all transactions were being processed correctly. Managed filing and storage of sensitive financial documents.



Wells Fargo

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teller

  • May 2009 - Nov 2009

  Seward, AK Followed bank policies and procedures and applied a high degree of accuracy to process transactions in a timely manner. Balanced cash drawer daily, with an outstanding record of no shortages or overages. Performed monthly assigned tasks. Helped customers understand the banking system and financial products available to them.