Council Member, City of Snohomish

• Nov 2020 - Present

Assistant Vice Chancellor, Organizational Excellence/HR UW Bothell

• Aug 2022 - Present

Senior Director Human Resources

• Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

Responsible for all aspects of human resource programs, policies, compliance, benefits, compensation, culture, and employee experience; also focused on development, deployment, and administration of HR policy and practices in alignment with business strategy and cultural success factors. I establish and support International and Domestic HR policy, manage a Global HR team and work hard to ensure that I create an optimal employee experience. Responsible for all aspects of human resource programs, policies, compliance, benefits, compensation, culture, and employee experience; also focused on development, deployment, and administration of HR policy and practices in alignment with business strategy and cultural success factors. I establish and support International and Domestic HR policy, manage a Global HR team and work hard to ensure that I create an optimal employee experience.

Director of Human Resources at Washington State Bar Association

• Jun 2019 - Aug 2020

Human Resources Manager

• Apr 2013 - Jun 2019

Senior IT Recruiter

• 2012 - 2013

I recruit IT professionals for contract, permanent and professional services opportunities in companies primarily in the Seattle area. Please reach out to me if you are currently looking for a new career opportunity or would like to explore some future options, at felix.neals@matrixres.com Founded in 1983, MATRIX today is a national Information Technology Solutions provider, producing results for more than 2,300 clients in the last decade. MATRIX works independently and through partnerships with IBM, Microsoft and other vendors and consulting firms and offers Offshore and Nearshore solutuons in a variety of technical disciplines.

IT Recruiting Manager

• 2011 - 2011

•Recruiting, hiring and placing IT professionals in full-time positions •Managing ongoing engagements to deliver outstanding customer service •Recruiting, hiring and placing IT professionals in full-time positions •Managing ongoing engagements to deliver outstanding customer service

HR Manager / Project Manager

• 2010 - 2011

Manage the recruitment process for exempt and non-exempt level staff positions. Performed recruiting, hiring and on boarding of technicians. Managed payroll and compensation. Specifically recruited technicians with niche IT experience for Print industry; (Heidelberg Press, Eagle Press) as well as software development personnel to create applications to deliver printing solutions to clients. Also recruited for warehouse personnel, (Forklift operators, loading/unloading of vehicles, Print Press operators). Negotiated pay rates with Union. Streamlined hiring process, saved 20,000 in costs with updated health care offerings. Improved safety training. Responsible for deployment of technicians and equipment to customer locations. Labor negotiations (pay rates & plant safety) with 51-23M Union. Negotiated project pricing and project costs.

Regional Director

• 2008 - 2010

Provide full range of Operations, Public Relations and Human Resource Management services for 200 employees across an eight county area in Upstate New York (Inclusive of Manpower staff and associates). Partnered with Manpower Franchise owner to support the Region from a strategy and operational standpoint. Performed all public relations duties for Manpower in the local market. Created advertising copy and managed social media initiative. Administers the comprehensive human resource program including: search and hiring processes, employee training and development, performance evaluation for administrators and non-exempt staff, and company policy documents. Staffing and Recruiting: Maintain a recruitment program to meet exempt and non-exempt staffing needs Partnered with clients to execute contingent workforce strategies-included part time and full time positions, to mirror clients’ corporate strategies Conduct employee orientation program for all new employees, information includes policiesand practices, benefit eligibility and enrollment. Recruited, interviewed and negotiated compensation with candidates/clients Prepare and monitor the department budget •Conduct a regular workforce analysis Maintain and distribute the Employee Handbook •Administer a performance evaluation program to appraise administrators and staff employees annually participate with senior management in the strategic planning.

Owner / President

• 2006 - 2008

President and CEO of independent Human Resource and Staffing services firm. Worked with a multitude of companies, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, including Northrop Grumman, Toyota Motor Sales, USA and Countrywide. Provide a range of human resource services, including: Created Development plan that identified talent, lead rigorous talent discussions, assisted in force ranking of employees, and partnered with clients to develop high potentials and created exit strategies for low performers. Designed and implemented on-boarding strategy program aligned with clients business objectives and corporate culture. Created induction plans for internal promotes and new hires. Partnered with clients to meet future talent and business needs ensuring diversity initiatives were achieved. Delivered training sessions on various Human Resource topics (i.e.) Competency Development sessions, Performance Management, Compensation philosophy and procedures, Coaching & Counseling, Career Planning Workshops, Time and Attendance Managed multiple projects with clients and internal staff of 4

Marketing

• 1989 - 1996