
Timeline
About me
HR Geek | Strategy Consultant | Wellness Advocate
Education

Arizona state university
1998 - 2001Bachelor of science business management, summa cum laude 3.8Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Psi, Sun Devil Marching Band

Grand canyon university
2013 - 2014Ken blanchard executive mba leadership 4.0
Experience

Robinsons-may
Jun 2000 - Nov 2002Clinique counter manager
Legacy insurance services, inc.
Nov 2002 - May 2005Claims supervisor
Beatitudes campus
Jun 2005 - Nov 2017Senior vice president of human resources & risk managementResponsible for:• Strategic Planning: Campus WIG (Wildly Important Goal) Coach for the Franklin Covey Four Disciplines of Execution program which includes setting strategic organizational goals for the fiscal year that support the five year strategic plan. Provide coaching and assistance to departments to reach individual goals to support overall Campus goals. Member of the Campus’ ATLAS team, a two-year capacity building initiative funded by Virginia G. Piper and working with a consultant on workforce development for the future as boomers retire and caregiver shortages increase.• Board Work: Currently supporting several Board-level Committees: HR, Risk Management, Executive Compensation and completed activities related to executive compensation review, development of a new Campus-wide compensation plan, rebalancing employee benefits to be an employer of choice.• Human Resources: Current responsibilities strategic planning and execution of full-cycle recruitment, retention, workforce development, and legal compliance activities for 460+ staff in a health care and residential services setting• Risk Management: Current responsibilities include oversight of the safety and risk management program for almost 700 older adults plus guests on a 22-acre Campus, across three levels of care and within a 10-mile radius of the Campus. Negotiate benefit and insurance contracts related to health insurance, workers’ compensation, unemployment, property, auto, liability, builder’s risk, D&O, EPLI, fiduciary, crime, bonds, etc. Coordinate and oversee defense of IRS, EEOC, OSHA, ICA & NLRB claims as needed. Coordinate and oversee the defense of property and general liability claims for the Campus Show less

Avenir consulting partners
Jun 2017 - Oct 2019Consultant & practice leader, avenirhrWe help Arizona nonprofits build capacity to lift up their communities.

Copper quail consulting
Nov 2017 - nowFounder & ceo
American nonprofit academy
Mar 2018 - Mar 2019InstructorThe American Nonprofit Academy provides engaging, flexible, low-cost HR (and a wealth of other topics) training to nonprofit professionals across the country to help them be at their best for the clients they serve.

Corepower yoga
Sept 2018 - May 2022Yoga instructor
Audacious studios
Aug 2020 - Jan 2023Vice president human resources
Phoenix college
Feb 2021 - nowAdjunct faculty
Mckinney
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023Director, people & experience
Licenses & Certifications
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Certified professional in aging services risk management (cpasrm)
Center for aging services risk managementNov 2010 
Dare to lead trained
Dare to lead™ trainedJan 2020- View certificate

Shrm-scp
ShrmMar 2015 - View certificate

The 4 stages of psychological safety
LeaderfactorFeb 2021 - View certificate

Senior professional in human resources (sphr®) certification
HrciJan 2015 - View certificate

Founding member, metro phoenix women for good
GrapevineJan 2024 
Ryt-200
Yoga allianceAug 2018
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Tara Bethell40 Under 40 Phoenix Business Journal Aug 2017 The annual program recognizes the best of younger business leaders making an impact in the Phoenix area.
- Awarded to Tara BethellHealthiest Employer Award - 2017 Phoenix Business Journal May 2017 The Healthiest Employer award recognizes organizations that are committed to creating a healthy workplace.
- Awarded to Tara BethellHealthiest Employer Award - 2015 Phoenix Business Journal May 2015 The Healthiest Employer award recognizes organizations that are committed to creating a healthy workplace.
- Awarded to Tara BethellHR Best Practices Award Phoenix Business Journal Apr 2015 The Beatitudes Campus HR Team created and facilitated a wellness program for employees utilizing a holistic approach to mind, body, and spirit wellness that has led to a reduction in major medical and workers' compensation claims over the last four years.
- Awarded to Tara BethellLeadership Institute - Class 33 Valley Leadership May 2012
Volunteer Experience
Resume Writing Workshop Instructor
Issued by Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona on Feb 2016
Associated with Tara BethellBoard Member, Secretary
Issued by ARIZONA REGIONAL ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT NETWORK on Sept 2016
Associated with Tara BethellMember Of The Board Of Advisors
Issued by Lincoln Family Downtown YMCA on Feb 2020
Associated with Tara BethellGroup Exercise Instructor
Issued by Chris-Town YMCA on Mar 2010
Associated with Tara BethellJob Boot Camp Instructor
Issued by UMOM New Day Centers on Jul 2010
Associated with Tara BethellJob Boot Camp Instructor
Issued by Phoenix Job Corps on Sept 2010
Associated with Tara BethellVice Chair, Leadership Institute Currently; Chair, Health & Human Services Day Previously
Issued by Valley Leadership on Jun 2012
Associated with Tara Bethell
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