Karen Wheeler

Experience

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  Briazz

  Jun 1995 - Sept 1997

  Payroll & Benefits Manager

  Part of the startup team responsible for full cycle accounting functions. With rapid growth focusing on Payroll and HR functions through high growth periods.

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  Accounting Partners

  Sept 1997 - Dec 1998

  Staffing Manager

  Responsible for running all aspect of a full service staffing office.

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  ProAir

  Feb 1999 - May 2000

  Payroll Manager

  Responsibilities included all aspects of payroll processing for a multi state airline with 300+ employees.

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  Callison Architecture

  Mar 2000 - Jun 2000

  Payroll Consultant

  Streamline and automate a high volume job costing payroll process using ADP and importing features.

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  Seattle Sonics and Storm

  Jun 2000 - Jan 2003

  Human Resource Manager

  Responsibilities included overseeing the HR, Payroll and Accounts Payable departments.

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  Northbound Entertainment

  Jan 2004 - May 2008

  Chief Financial Officer

  Managed finance, operations and logistics for an international learning program. Where film students and entertainment professionals could attend the Cannes International Film Festival and gain valuable experience networking and learning about the film market.

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  HRC Professionals LLC

  Jan 2005 - Dec 2009

  HR and Finance Consultant

  Manage human resource, payroll and accounting functions in dynamic organizations. Audit and advise on compliance and best practices. Executive staffing services.

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  Immune Design

  Oct 2008 - Mar 2009

  Business Consultant

  Established policies and procedures for Bio-Tech startup in finance and human resources. Developed departments from the ground up, setting up processes to meet GAAP and employment compliances and regulations.

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  Jones Soda Co.

  Jan 2010 - Jul 2012

  Director of Human Resources

  Manage human resource, payroll and accounting functions. Implement and manage best practices in a rapid change organization.

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  Northbound Entertainment

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2017

  Managing Consultant

  Provide the structure and compliance in human resource, payroll and finance. Set up new company processes from ground up.

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  OpenGate Capital

  Oct 2012 - Dec 2012

  Human Resource Consultant

  Provide leadership and general counsel in all area of Human Resources for OpenGate Capital and its portfolio companies.

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  Beachbody

  Oct 2014 - Dec 2014

  Payroll Conversion Consultant

  Payroll consulting to help them through an ADP conversion. Managed all aspects of large payroll processing. Worked with Finance and HR to maintain record and provide reports during the conversion process.

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  Trupanion - Medical insurance for your pet

  Jan 2017 - Nov 2018

  Director of Human Resources

  Provide expertise in Payroll and HR to streamline and automate processes.

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  HRC PROFESSIONALS, LLC

  Dec 2018 - Sept 2024

  Business Consultant

  Business Consultant with a focus in startups and M&A. Manage the Financial and HR structure and planning to get businesses off to a solid start.

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  Swift HR Solutions, Inc.

  May 2019 - Sept 2024

  Sr HR Consultant

  Swift HR Solutions assists early-stage companies by providing a comprehensive Human Resource solution that allows our client companies to remain focused on key business initiatives. My focus area in with startups and companies going through transitions. My experience with automation and streamlining process help limit HR waste, increase accuracy and enhance productivity that is critical in these dynamic companies. We offer professional consultant services that provide a strategic HR professional presence. Swift HR Solutions is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and currently services companies and employees across the country. Show less

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  Blue Coast Productions

  Aug 2019 - now

  Chief Financial Officer
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  ENRG.realty

  Dec 2023 - Sept 2024

  Chief Financial Officer
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  Realty of America

  Aug 2024 - now

  Chief Financial Officer