Chief of Staff

• Apr 2023 - Present

This position includes all aspects of Human Resources, Safety and Security, Information Technology, Marketing/Communications, as well as helping on external facing projects and intergovernmental relations

Chief Human Resources and Safety Officer

• Jul 2019 - Present

A highly responsible position within the Human Resources Division of a public transit agency involving the coordination and execution of all activities related to recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, benefit administration, legal compliance, employment policies and procedures, employee relations, agency training, safety, workers' compensation, and liability claims.

Deputy Director of Human Resources and Risk

• Sep 2018 - Present

Manager of Human Resources and Risk

• May 2018 - Present

Coordinate and execute activities related to recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, benefit administration, legal compliance, employment policies and procedures, employee relations, agency training, safety, workers' compensation, and liability claims. Active involvement in multiple bargaining units management. Manage administration of federal, state and internal leave programs to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Assists with agency labor budget and manages Human… Show more Coordinate and execute activities related to recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, benefit administration, legal compliance, employment policies and procedures, employee relations, agency training, safety, workers' compensation, and liability claims. Active involvement in multiple bargaining units management. Manage administration of federal, state and internal leave programs to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Assists with agency labor budget and manages Human Resources Division budget. Manages agency workers' compensation activities to include claims management, alternate duty assignments, and legal actions. Manages agency liability claims.

Risk Administrator

• 2008 - Present

Provide complete Risk administrative and management support to a public transportation agency of approximately 425 employees. Also responsible for administration of all protected leave to include federal and state leave for illness, military exigency, Washington State Paid Leave and more. Report directly to Chief of Human Resources and Labor Relations. Responsible for coordination and execution of all activities related to the safety program, workers’ compensation claims and agency liability… Show more Provide complete Risk administrative and management support to a public transportation agency of approximately 425 employees. Also responsible for administration of all protected leave to include federal and state leave for illness, military exigency, Washington State Paid Leave and more. Report directly to Chief of Human Resources and Labor Relations. Responsible for coordination and execution of all activities related to the safety program, workers’ compensation claims and agency liability claims. Involved in investigation of all worker’s comp and liability claims, liaison with attorneys, adjusters, claimants, WSTIP, and medical providers as required by claim activity, provide statistical analysis to agency and outside stakeholders related to worker’s comp and liability claims, prepare interrogatories and Requests for Production as needed, NTD Safety and Security data reporting, serve as agency ergonomic representative, participate in Request for Proposals as requested, permanent participant and alternate chair for Safety Committee, other Human Resources functions as needed. Key achievements: Re-instated Light Duty Program for injured workers, implemented Stay at Work program for reimbursement of costs related to light and/or restricted duty.

Human Resources Generalist

• Nov 2006 - May 2008

Provide complete generalist support to a public transportation agency of approximately 400 employees. Report directly to Human Resources Manager. Responsible for FMLA processing, employee roster, HR/Risk Report, union grievance file maintenance, union negotiation minutes, Commute Trip Reduction program, maintenance of all personnel and medical files, new hire orientation, interviewing, new hire and separation paperwork processing, data input, back-up Risk Management and Recruiting Specialists… Show more Provide complete generalist support to a public transportation agency of approximately 400 employees. Report directly to Human Resources Manager. Responsible for FMLA processing, employee roster, HR/Risk Report, union grievance file maintenance, union negotiation minutes, Commute Trip Reduction program, maintenance of all personnel and medical files, new hire orientation, interviewing, new hire and separation paperwork processing, data input, back-up Risk Management and Recruiting Specialists, process performance evaluations, process and schedule annual DOT physicals, pay changes and support documentation, unemployment paperwork, employment verification, numerous other human resource duties as assigned. Key achievements: Re-instated Commute Trip Reduction Plan to reward employees for using alternate transportation methods. Successfully managed note-taking and record-keeping for three simultaneous bargaining unit negotiations. Collected and recorded data for annual employee survey. Re-organized and updated approximately six months of New Employee Orientation Feedback Survey data.

Human Resources Manager

• Mar 2006 - Nov 2006

Provide complete human resources management and support to a manufacturing facility of approximately 175 employees. Report directly to Plant General Manager. Responsible for all hiring, discipline, policy and procedure implementation, investigations, FMLA processes, benefit administration, safety reporting, safety training, worker’s compensation claim management, maintain all pertinent personnel files and requisite documents, professional development, investigations, salary surveys, statistical… Show more Provide complete human resources management and support to a manufacturing facility of approximately 175 employees. Report directly to Plant General Manager. Responsible for all hiring, discipline, policy and procedure implementation, investigations, FMLA processes, benefit administration, safety reporting, safety training, worker’s compensation claim management, maintain all pertinent personnel files and requisite documents, professional development, investigations, salary surveys, statistical record-keeping and reporting. Key achievements: Organized and repaired two years worth of backlog on personnel, workers’ comp, and medical files. Re-organized and updated 18 – 24 months of personnel evaluations. Planned, organized, coordinated and executed successful annual employee recognition event. Collaborated with leadership during corporate and plant level management reorganization. Designed and created detailed databases to track employee attendance and correlate with new corporate attendance policy. Show less Provide complete human resources management and support to a manufacturing facility of approximately 175 employees. Report directly to Plant General Manager. Responsible for all hiring, discipline, policy and procedure implementation, investigations, FMLA processes, benefit administration, safety reporting, safety training, worker’s compensation claim management, maintain all pertinent personnel files and requisite documents, professional development, investigations, salary surveys, statistical… Show more Provide complete human resources management and support to a manufacturing facility of approximately 175 employees. Report directly to Plant General Manager. Responsible for all hiring, discipline, policy and procedure implementation, investigations, FMLA processes, benefit administration, safety reporting, safety training, worker’s compensation claim management, maintain all pertinent personnel files and requisite documents, professional development, investigations, salary surveys, statistical record-keeping and reporting. Key achievements: Organized and repaired two years worth of backlog on personnel, workers’ comp, and medical files. Re-organized and updated 18 – 24 months of personnel evaluations. Planned, organized, coordinated and executed successful annual employee recognition event. Collaborated with leadership during corporate and plant level management reorganization. Designed and created detailed databases to track employee attendance and correlate with new corporate attendance policy. Show less

Human Resources Specialist

• Jul 2005 - Jul 2006

Provide wide-ranging support to Assistant Superintendent/Director of Human Resources of a public school district servicing over 5200 students. Includes varied activities such as legal compliance, Affirmative Action and ADA Officer, public records disclosure, educational and certificate verification, wage-setting. Interact with employees to educate on benefits, Family Medical Leave Act process, and health-care issues; liaise with principals and school board members when necessary. Interview… Show more Provide wide-ranging support to Assistant Superintendent/Director of Human Resources of a public school district servicing over 5200 students. Includes varied activities such as legal compliance, Affirmative Action and ADA Officer, public records disclosure, educational and certificate verification, wage-setting. Interact with employees to educate on benefits, Family Medical Leave Act process, and health-care issues; liaise with principals and school board members when necessary. Interview employees during EEO investigations and grievances. Maintain accurate, confidential documentation; track and maintain required records. Conduct salary surveys, track/monitor paid leave-of-absence statistics, Key achievements: Completed five-year Affirmative Action plan and submitted to Office of the Superintendent of Public Education. Coordinated and managed review of Long-Term Disability plan for renewal or revocation. Completed implementation of Federal Highly Qualified Teacher review. Planned, organized, and coordinated review of reduction-in-force and recall procedures. Assisted in implementation of on-line application process for the district. Show less Provide wide-ranging support to Assistant Superintendent/Director of Human Resources of a public school district servicing over 5200 students. Includes varied activities such as legal compliance, Affirmative Action and ADA Officer, public records disclosure, educational and certificate verification, wage-setting. Interact with employees to educate on benefits, Family Medical Leave Act process, and health-care issues; liaise with principals and school board members when necessary. Interview… Show more Provide wide-ranging support to Assistant Superintendent/Director of Human Resources of a public school district servicing over 5200 students. Includes varied activities such as legal compliance, Affirmative Action and ADA Officer, public records disclosure, educational and certificate verification, wage-setting. Interact with employees to educate on benefits, Family Medical Leave Act process, and health-care issues; liaise with principals and school board members when necessary. Interview employees during EEO investigations and grievances. Maintain accurate, confidential documentation; track and maintain required records. Conduct salary surveys, track/monitor paid leave-of-absence statistics, Key achievements: Completed five-year Affirmative Action plan and submitted to Office of the Superintendent of Public Education. Coordinated and managed review of Long-Term Disability plan for renewal or revocation. Completed implementation of Federal Highly Qualified Teacher review. Planned, organized, and coordinated review of reduction-in-force and recall procedures. Assisted in implementation of on-line application process for the district. Show less

Human Resources Intern

• Jan 2005 - Jul 2005

Provide wide-ranging support to HR Generalist relevant to public transportation legal compliance; collaborate with risk-management specialist regarding liability/worker’s compensation claims. Interact with vendors and external groups for employee-recognition and other special events. Coordinate with banks/credit unions to implement direct deposits on employees’ behalf. Maintain accurate, confidential documentation; track and maintain required records. Conduct salary surveys, reconcile assigned… Show more Provide wide-ranging support to HR Generalist relevant to public transportation legal compliance; collaborate with risk-management specialist regarding liability/worker’s compensation claims. Interact with vendors and external groups for employee-recognition and other special events. Coordinate with banks/credit unions to implement direct deposits on employees’ behalf. Maintain accurate, confidential documentation; track and maintain required records. Conduct salary surveys, reconcile assigned monthly billings, track/monitor paid leave-of-absence statistics, and assist with record-keeping of workers’ compensation claims. Key achievements: Assigned to manage fund collection and distribution process for organization-wide event. Planned, organized, coordinated and executed successful annual employee recognition event. Designed and created detailed databases to track organization’s complete EEO complaint and union-grievance histories. Show less Provide wide-ranging support to HR Generalist relevant to public transportation legal compliance; collaborate with risk-management specialist regarding liability/worker’s compensation claims. Interact with vendors and external groups for employee-recognition and other special events. Coordinate with banks/credit unions to implement direct deposits on employees’ behalf. Maintain accurate, confidential documentation; track and maintain required records. Conduct salary surveys, reconcile assigned… Show more Provide wide-ranging support to HR Generalist relevant to public transportation legal compliance; collaborate with risk-management specialist regarding liability/worker’s compensation claims. Interact with vendors and external groups for employee-recognition and other special events. Coordinate with banks/credit unions to implement direct deposits on employees’ behalf. Maintain accurate, confidential documentation; track and maintain required records. Conduct salary surveys, reconcile assigned monthly billings, track/monitor paid leave-of-absence statistics, and assist with record-keeping of workers’ compensation claims. Key achievements: Assigned to manage fund collection and distribution process for organization-wide event. Planned, organized, coordinated and executed successful annual employee recognition event. Designed and created detailed databases to track organization’s complete EEO complaint and union-grievance histories. Show less

Legal Assistant

• Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

Paralegal – Specializing in Worker’s Compensation issues Concurrent with education. Prepared/administered claims for injured workers for firm specializing in worker’s compensation cases. Created legal documents and written documentation; educated clients regarding legal processes and decisions. Coordinated with multiple state departments and agencies including legal system, Dept. of Labor and Industries, Dept. of Social and Health Services, and others. Prepared files for litigations; created… Show more Paralegal – Specializing in Worker’s Compensation issues Concurrent with education. Prepared/administered claims for injured workers for firm specializing in worker’s compensation cases. Created legal documents and written documentation; educated clients regarding legal processes and decisions. Coordinated with multiple state departments and agencies including legal system, Dept. of Labor and Industries, Dept. of Social and Health Services, and others. Prepared files for litigations; created and managed correspondence and documentation; maintained financial records. Scheduled depositions and hearings. Trained and mentored staff members. Key achievements: Designed and created multiple databases to streamline workflow and information access, including automation of contact information and case status for up to 300 clients. Performed in-depth research on numerous legal and medical issues and wrote reviews to support attorneys. Show less Paralegal – Specializing in Worker’s Compensation issues Concurrent with education. Prepared/administered claims for injured workers for firm specializing in worker’s compensation cases. Created legal documents and written documentation; educated clients regarding legal processes and decisions. Coordinated with multiple state departments and agencies including legal system, Dept. of Labor and Industries, Dept. of Social and Health Services, and others. Prepared files for litigations; created… Show more Paralegal – Specializing in Worker’s Compensation issues Concurrent with education. Prepared/administered claims for injured workers for firm specializing in worker’s compensation cases. Created legal documents and written documentation; educated clients regarding legal processes and decisions. Coordinated with multiple state departments and agencies including legal system, Dept. of Labor and Industries, Dept. of Social and Health Services, and others. Prepared files for litigations; created and managed correspondence and documentation; maintained financial records. Scheduled depositions and hearings. Trained and mentored staff members. Key achievements: Designed and created multiple databases to streamline workflow and information access, including automation of contact information and case status for up to 300 clients. Performed in-depth research on numerous legal and medical issues and wrote reviews to support attorneys. Show less