Experience

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  ThompsonHR LLC

  • Seattle, Washington, United States

  • Principal

    • Apr 2013 - Present
    • Seattle, Washington, United States

    As the Principal of ThompsonHR LLC, I offer Executive and Leadership Coaching in a variety of industires including financial services, technology, healthcare and e-commerce. As a certified executive and leadership coach, I provide skilled confidential coaching to senior leaders to help them achieve their objectives, which might include enhancing performance, communication skills, job relationships or simply becoming more aware of their impact on their stakeholders. My education, training and extensive experience in industry provides insight and skills to support executives reach their goals.

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  The Washington Firm, LTD

  • Greater Seattle Area

  • Managing Director, Seattle

    • Apr 2013 - Jan 2023
    • Greater Seattle Area

    Our firm, The Washington Firm, Ltd. is a full service human resource consulting firm providing outsourced human resource services, discrimination and harassment investigations, executive coaching, management training and organizational development. As Managing Director of the Seattle, WA office, I enjoy the opportunities I have to spend time with my clients, the opportunities I pursue to continue growing our business, as well taking a client's needs and customizing a solution to meet their unique needs. Not all HR consulting firms offer customized solutions. We believe this is a true differentiator for us in the marketplace.

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  zulily

  • Greater Seattle Area

  • VP, Human Resources

    • May 2012 - Mar 2013
    • Greater Seattle Area

    zulily is fabulous! I thoroughly enjoyed my tenure as this upstart e-commerce company's VP of Human Resources. zulily is a an online store offering daily sales events on top-quality apparel, gear and other goodies for moms, babies and kids. Members enjoy savings of up to 90% off retail prices.

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  Thompson HR LLC

  • Kirkland, WA

  • Principal

    • Apr 2011 - Aug 2012
    • Kirkland, WA

    As the principal of Thompson HR, I offered Human Resources (HR) services and support to senior leadership and HR departments as they sought to develop skills and strategies to support their business objectives. I delivered a full menu of services including outsourced HR leadership, general HR support, communications, management development/coaching, organizational assessments, and transition planning.

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  Cardiac Science

  • VP, Human Resources

    • Jun 2007 - Apr 2011

    I worked as part of the Executive Leadership Team with direct responsibilities for the Human Resources function including organizational development, HRIS and compliance, recruiting and talent management, compensation planning, and performance management. I also had responsibilities to the Board of Directors and its Compensation Committee.

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  Expedia

  • Sr. Director, Human Resources

    • 2004 - 2007

    As a Senior HR Business Partner, I supported all of Expedia's corporate functions (Finance and Accounting, Legal, HR) as well as the World Wide Technology organization.

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  Thompson HR

  • Principal

    • Jan 1999 - May 2004

    During this time, I worked with a wide range of companies to develop effective and innovative HR practices. Many of the organizations I worked with were in early "chaos" stages. I thoroughly enjoyed being the voice of reason and helping my clients move into mid-stage growth mode.