Experience

Clackamas Women's Services

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources and Operations Director

  • Jun 2022 - Oct 2023

  Oregon City, Oregon, United States Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the agency’s offices, managing the organization’s HR functions, and positive staff culture. Provided regular supervision and guided the work of HR Coordinator. Reviewed, investigated, advised, and ensured appropriate actions are taken with respect to employee corrective actions, policies, procedures, employment-related disputes, disciplinary procedures, investigations, and terminations. Managed hiring, onboarding, and departures of staff;… Show more Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the agency’s offices, managing the organization’s HR functions, and positive staff culture. Provided regular supervision and guided the work of HR Coordinator. Reviewed, investigated, advised, and ensured appropriate actions are taken with respect to employee corrective actions, policies, procedures, employment-related disputes, disciplinary procedures, investigations, and terminations. Managed hiring, onboarding, and departures of staff; scheduling, coordinating and participating in interviews, checking references, offering positions, conducting background checks, managing employment orientation and paperwork. Approved all monthly timesheets, ensuring accuracy and correct allocations, and send payroll change report to Finance Team for processing. Managed all aspects of employee benefits. Coordinated, provided, and maintained employee benefits programs (health benefits, EAP, long term disability, life insurance, supplemental coverage), obtained, and evaluated benefit contract bids and conduct open enrollment for all staff. Administered and tracked FMLA, OFLA, Paid Leave Oregon and other leave of absence programs. Administered ADA and Worker’s Compensation program and accommodations. Oversaw Agency 401(k) retirement plan and manage staff enrollment and records, coordination of trainings, required notification delivery, fund disbursement approval, record keeping, annual 5500 preparation, and organized committee meetings as needed. Served as first point of contact for agency IT needs or support and served as the primary interface to network support and IT vendor and manage staff IT requests. Provided basic troubleshooting and maintenance of electronic equipment (hardware/software issues), basic networking issues, email systems, phone systems, website. Coordinated office equipment purchase, leases, and maintenance. Maintained inventory of office supplies; order office and staff supplies as needed. Show less



Meals on Wheels People

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations and Program Manager

  • Nov 2015 - Jun 2022

  Portland, Oregon Area In this position I was responsible for planning, directing and managing activities for overall operations, assigned centers and projects in order to accomplish goals of Meals on Wheels People's strategic plan and operational functions. I oversee Operations project management and staff development programs including, program coordination, scheduling, training facilitation and implementation.

• Recruiting and Retention Specialist

  • May 2015 - Nov 2015

  Portland, Oregon Area In this position, I am responsible for the recruitment, placement and recognition activities for Meals on Wheels People employees, interns and volunteers (paid and non-paid staff). Additionally, I am responsible for delivering all facets of recruitment related activities throughout the organization, with a primary focus on volunteer and staff recruitment.



City of Vancouver, Washington

• United States
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Staffing Analyst

  • Aug 2013 - Nov 2014

  Vancouver, Washington In this role I oversaw and led all functions of recruitment (i.e. advertisements, outreach strategies, position control, reference and background checks, etc.). I managed contracts with recruitment firms for executive and other specialized services. I developed selection criteria, identify qualified candidates, and provide hiring/onboarding guidance to City Management. I served as the Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner for commissioned officers of the City’s Police and Fire… Show more In this role I oversaw and led all functions of recruitment (i.e. advertisements, outreach strategies, position control, reference and background checks, etc.). I managed contracts with recruitment firms for executive and other specialized services. I developed selection criteria, identify qualified candidates, and provide hiring/onboarding guidance to City Management. I served as the Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner for commissioned officers of the City’s Police and Fire departments. It was my responsibility to ensure that all recruitment activity is in compliance with Civil Services laws, rules, and regulations per the Civil Service Commission for the City of Vancouver. I was responsible for administering, drafting, and enforcing the various components of Civil Service recruitment including but not limited to announcement, advertisement, exams, tests, evaluations and selection criteria. Show less



Oregon Department of Transportation

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Recruitment Specialist

  • Apr 2008 - Aug 2013



American InterContinental University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• On-Site Manager

  • May 2005 - Apr 2008



Staffing Now

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Staffing Manager

  • 2005 - 2008



Madden Industrial Craftsmen

• Recruiter

  • Apr 2004 - Apr 2005



The Greenbrier Companies

• Railroad Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Recruitment Coordinator

  • Dec 2002 - Apr 2004



Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Recruiter Assistant

  • Mar 2000 - Nov 2000