Experience

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  Westlake internet training

  Nov 1999 - Nov 2001

  Dir of human resources & recruitment

  Start-up human resources department. Reporting to CEO developed all aspects of human resource services, including benefit plan design and strategy, compensation, training and development, and staffing for this internet consultant firm.

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  Saga adventures

  Jan 2002 - Jul 2004

  Director of human resources

  Developed, led and managed a team of 4 in the delivery of Human Resource Services for 100 employees at diverse both home office and field locations. Analyzed business unit consolidations, developed strategic plan ensuring EEO compliance.

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  Wolters kluwer

  Jul 2004 - Oct 2012

  Sr. human resources manager

  Provide strategic and consultative Human Resource services to business leaders, consult and coach line managers on performance, change management, and employee relations. Additionally, assist with the development, design, and implementation of the Shared Services model (OD COE), as well as design, develop and conduct climate assessments and deliver training programs for business units, (i.e. Time Management) for targeted work groups to maximize productivity.

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  Boys and girls club of greater washington

  Sept 2012 - Mar 2016

  Director of human resources

  1. Works with senior staff, Regional Directors, and Branch Directors to identify, implement, and deliver human resources strategies and programs needed to develop and maintain a progressive work culture; 2. Responsible for creating and implementing policies and guidelines for hiring, recruitment, retention, evaluation, discipline, and counseling of staff and delivering results in these areas in a timely manner;3. Responsible for consistent and accurate interpretation and application of human resource policies and procedures and in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and practices;4. Creates and delivers organizational training and development initiatives in support of the human capital strategy;5. Handles employee relations issues as they arise with consistency, sensitivity, confidentiality, and legal correctness. Show less

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  Center on budget and policy priorities

  Mar 2016 - Dec 2022

  Melissa is the Vice President of Human Resources and Administration at the Center. In this role she oversees the Center’s human resources and office services team, as well as, facilitates the management of the space. Ricks is also a member of the Center’s Executive Management team and collaborates regularly with the Center’s diversity, equity and inclusion team to advance the work and its mission. Melissa joined the Center in 2016 and during her tenure she has created a space for the human resources function as a critical partner in every aspect of the Center including being a part of the first union contract and it’s implementation; training and coaching managers to be more diverse and inclusive in their hiring/management practices; and staff development. Show less

  • Vice President of Human Resources and Administration

    Jun 2020 - Dec 2022

  • Senior Director of Human Resources and Office Services

    Mar 2016 - Jun 2020
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  International spy museum

  Jan 2023 - now

  Vice president of people and culture

  The Museum has an outstanding team of 200 employees (both part time and fulltime) and a culture that is supportive, values-driven, and strives to bring out the bestin every team member. The energy and creativity of the Museum team translates tothe experience of the public, donors, members, and guests. Continuing to invest in astrong focus on culture and the cultivation and recruitment of top talent isparamount.● Attract and keep talent (competitive compensation and benefits, robusthiring and onboarding, professional development opportunities).● Strengthen orientation and onboarding for new staff and “refresher” eventsfor current staff.● Develop a long-term commitment to DEAI (recruitment, cultural competency,organization-wide training, open dialogue, internal DEAI advisory council).● Live the Museum’s values (culture drives world-class results). Show less