Experience

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  Washington mutual bank

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  • Helped ensure the smooth transition of corporate operations/teams related to the bank's acquisition of other small-to-mid-size banks—managing severance/retention issues, supporting employees with transition concerns, and ensuring compliance with all Federal and State employment requirements • Performed a wide range of senior-level administrative support tasks—including coordinating all Organizational Capability events, preparing materials for Executive Talent Reviews, assisting with the development of HR-related strategies for Board of Directors meetings, and coordinating the annual Executive Speaker Program for the top 50 leaders in the company

  • Transition Services Specialist

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  • Executive Assistant, Talent & Organizational Capability

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2006
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  Terex corporation

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2015

  • Promoted to director-level role accountable for all HR activities impacting over 900 employees in 50 US locations—and managing the day-to-day activities of 6 HR managers and their associated teams• Led post-acquisition HR integration activities to help ensure the smooth onboarding of over 600 staff joining the company from a series of M&A events; contributions including extensive work in employee communications, culture-building, , and compensation package leveling• Championed multiple restructuring initiatives in collaboration with senior leadership in order to align HR practices with long-range business goals; efforts included designing executive leadership development programs, learning forums, retention strategies, and succession planning / bench building initiatives Show less • Directed all HR activities for 100+ staff located in the APAC region, as well as 100+ Finance and IT employees located across multiple U.S. states; as part of efforts, partnered closely with three VP-level peers on coordinating any needed coaching, staffing, restructuring, and/or team development activities• Conducted bi-annual compensation analysis within the APAC market to ensure company pay remained competitive and enable data-driven adjustments to company salary and bonus packages; additionally co-led the design and implementation of a new regional service incentive plan for the region• Deployed numerous new HR processes in the APAC region to ensure proper procedures were followed in the areas of performance management, recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding process; additionally conducted new supervisor training to help onboard new management staff within the region• Introduced LEAN thinking to the company's Australia locations, coordinating/participating in training for 100+ team members in Lean concepts and 5S practices—and working in close partnership with the Director of Health, Safety & Environment to drive significant year-over-year safety record improvements Show less • Transitioned into a broad-based HR leadership role providing support to 300+ employees and management staff in two manufacturing plants in the Redmond, WA area• Developed a series of new temporary workforce screening, selection, and onboarding processes using LEAN methodology to reduce cost and allow for more flexible staffing to meet fluctuating needs• Launched a new employee recognition and reward program to generate improved morale and engagement, leading to highly positive employee feedback and a sharp decrease in complaints/concerns• Coached a new 6-member management team in new hire onboarding methods and organizational talent review processes in order to constantly uplevel the workforce and drive performance improvement Show less • Recruited to provide HRIS expertise and employee development support to the company's 200+ member headquarters office, leading key initiatives aimed at improving annual performance management and improving employee relations, recognition, and engagement throughout the organization• Provided executive coaching and developmental support, facilitating 360 Degree assessments and authoring personal development plans to help build the next generation of leaders• Supported the execution of 5 downsizing events to achieve a 25% reduction in headcount; partnered with leadership and legal to minimize disruption and ensure dignified treatment of departing employees Show less

  • Director, Human Resources Terex Services - North America

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2015

  • Manager, Human Resources - Asia Pacific

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  • Manager, Human Resources

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  • Manager, Human Resources Information Services, Finance & Facilities

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
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  Trident seafoods corporation

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Sr. manager, human resources

  • Managed, mentored, and motivated a 12-member team tasked with leading HR service delivery, and support activities for 11 Alaska locations and 4 plants in the continental U.S.• Implemented a robust new Performance Review process, including a related communication plan and set of performance metrics, to create greater consistency/equity around talent development practices• Led the integration of people processes/operations for an acquired manufacturing facility in Germany• Championed highly effective culture-building efforts that included unifying siloed teams, rebuilding trust, breaking down inter-departmental barriers, and transforming the HR department into a high-performance, service-focused organization respected for its contributions throughout the organization Show less

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  Trident seafoods

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2022

  Human resources director

  • Oversaw HR activities for the U.S. and 4 global locations—including seasonal staffing, corporate recruiting, HR data management, vendor management, legal compliance, and employee experience• Managed/mentored teams of 8-10 direct reports and expanded the overall HR team to over 30 staff throughout the U.S. in order to provide critical staffing, compliance, and employee relations support• Administered the company's H2B Visa program to meet highly fluctuating staffing needs, in addition to handling immigration documentation for H1-B, EB-3 and Permanent Residency situations; led effective efforts to staff 6,000 positions, twice annually, for 11 different processing facilities in Alaska; additionally developed a new program (and TPS application and U4U elements) to support Ukrainian employees• Performed extensive executive coaching and development work, partnering with the Board of Directors and Executive Development Committee to drive succession planning activities, identify development opportunities for Executive Team members, and build consensus around key initiatives• Supported key M&A transactions, handling all HR-related integration activities related to the acquisition of a new catcher processor—as well as the purchase of a new processing facility in Riepe, Germany Show less