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I am an experienced Human Resources professional with over 20 years of expertise, now offering my services as a freelance HR Generalist and Recruiter. Based in Seattle, WA, I partner with organizations to strengthen their people operations, streamline HR processes, and create positive employee experiences. Throughout my career, I’ve held senior leadership roles—including serving as Director of Human Resources at Visit Seattle—where I was the go-to resource for payroll, benefits, compliance, policies, and initiatives designed to boost engagement and retention. My work has consistently supported organizational growth by aligning HR practices with business goals. As a freelancer, I specialize in: * Employee engagement & retention strategies * Compensation and benefits administration * Full-cycle recruitment and onboarding * Performance review management * HR compliance and employment law guidance * Training program design and delivery Most recently, as a Consultant with CareerWise Consulting, I provided strategic career guidance to graduates and first-time job seekers, helping them navigate the complexities of today’s workforce. Clients value my ability to combine analytical thinking with a compassionate, people-first approach. Whether you’re a small business seeking HR structure or a growing team needing recruitment support, I provide practical, customized solutions that help organizations and employees thrive.

Rates: My rates vary depending on the project. UpWork allows me to set only one hourly rate. Please see below for rates for common services, and feel free to contact me with questions. I am happy to negotiate to fit your needs. -Written work, such as resume editing or lesson plan development: $80 per hour -One-on-one communications coaching session: $120 per 50-minute session or $65 per 25-minute session -Group communications coaching session (3 to 5 people): $150 per hour + at least one hour of prep, billed at $80 per hour -Communication workshop (5+ people): $250 per hour + at least two hours of prep, billed at $80 per hour All of my services begin with a free 15-minute consultation to get to know you and your needs. Please note that my rates reflect the standard pricing for professionals with comparable expertise and credentials in the United States. Hello! I believe that effective communication is the key to success in all areas of life, and I empower my clients to find and use their confident voices. My experience includes working as a professional educator for over a decade, teaching various courses in Communication Studies and English Language Arts. I hold graduate degrees in Communication and Teaching, and I have had the privilege of teaching communication skills to countless students at both the secondary and postsecondary levels. Besides teaching, I also regularly provide communications coaching in the form of one-on-one sessions or group workshops. I have coached individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, including business executives, music artists, and education professionals. My coaching sessions focus on getting to know you and your needs, then tailoring each session to strengthen your communication skills through practice, feedback, and practical guidance. Whether you're working on public speaking, interpersonal communication, confidence, or preparing for a specific event, I help you build clear, authentic, and effective communication strategies that fit your goals. Tasks I can help with: -Communications coaching, specializing in confidence development -Communications skills workshops -Keynote speaking on communication topics, such as confidence, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills -Public speaking coaching -Podcast, radio, and/or magazine interview preparation -Improving English language fluency -Career coaching and job interview preparation -Confidence and executive presence development -Presentation creation & editing -Academic research & citations -Creating & proofreading resumes, cover letters, CVs, academic papers, dissertations, etc. -Speech writing & editing -Curriculum development, including creating & reviewing lesson plans -Textbook review & editing -Emotional Intelligence development & coaching -Leadership Consulting My Expertise: I hold a Master of Arts in Speech Communication, with specializations in rhetoric and interpersonal communication, from Oregon State University, and a Master of Arts in Teaching, with endorsements in English Language Arts and Special Education, from Central Washington University.

I’m an expert! I’ve worked with over 17,000 clients helping them get the salary they deserve. I have also worked with over 500 employers, and I know what they are looking for in a candidate. They are looking for someone perfect for the job -- YOU! WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE ME? 1. *I Have the Recipe* = if you want to know how to get a job where you want to work, doing the work you love, working with the kind of people who you relate to, hire me. I know what to do and when to do it. I know all of the pitfalls of a job search. It doesn’t matter if you are looking for your first job or your 50th. 2. *LinkedIn Expert* = if you want to get found by recruiters and hiring managers, your LinkedIn must package you correctly because LinkedIn is the billboard for your career. If you are only focused on your resume, you are already being missed by thousands of people looking for you. 3. *Relationship Management* = if you are filling out hundreds of online applications to get zero results, stop! I will show you how to build online relationships in hours/days, which will lead you to the jobs you want. No human being sees your online applications. They are being filtered by an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), which is why you probably aren’t getting asked to interview. 4. *Interview Prep* = if you are like everyone else, you likely make the most frequent mistake while interviewing. After one mock interview question with me, you’ll see your error in 5 minutes! Changing this one thing will change every interview you have for the rest of your life! 5. *Salary Negotiation* = if you don’t like or don’t know how to negotiate, one practice session will change everything you’ve ever thought about making a deal. You will learn how to ask for the salary, benefits, bonuses, a better title, options, childcare, to name a few. Because I’m new to UpWork, here’s one of the hundreds of testimonials that I have. “The changes she creates in people, simply by being herself, are unbelievable. She has a gift for unlocking potential in everyone she comes in contact with, and that’s something very few people can do!” - Crystal Lynn, Creative Writer.