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Name/Contact Info

Beth Morrison

Position Sought

HR Genearlist, HR Consultant, HR Manager

Experience

Cascade Natural Gas Corporation, Seattle, WA, 2007 – Present

Employment & Recruitment Administrator

Drove all elements of full-cycle recruiting process, employee development and relations, federal compliance reports, alignment of HR strategies and company-wide initiatives for three separate employee groups (2 unions and salaried) employees in two states (approx. 385 in Washington & Oregon).

Advised and supported HR management and senior level leaders in various HR areas affecting the department, headquarters and company, specifically on the integration of four utility groups, the effect of an acquisition, relocation and integration on employees and their business product, change management functions, and the alignment of HR business objective with strategic goals.

Managed all aspects of company’s special programs, including supervising, planning, coordinating, drafting, and promoting diversity training, coaching and development, employee recognition, mentoring, tuition reimbursement, change management, and performance reviews.

Directed and coordinated recruiting, hiring, and orientation processes for all new hires. Redesigned job descriptions to create uniform consistency amongst the utility group. Administered pre-employment background checks and DOT drug screens, and on-boarded new employees into positions, departments, and company culture.

Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal laws, and regulations through AAP, EEO-1, and Vets-100 filings by following EEOC, FLSA, and ADA guidelines, and applied results to company’s policies.

Successfully integrated coaching methods and trainings into succession planning, educational programs, and everyday interactions from entry-level employees up to management.

Effectively led and administered multiple internal EEO and discrimination investigations, while conducting interviews, incident write-ups, and conducting briefings to recommend appropriate remedial measures.

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, Washington, DC, 2006 – 2007

Associate Development & Recruitment Coordinator

Managed full-cycle recruitment process of prospective students for over 30 Law programs: traveled to 15 schools to coordinate interviews, and administer Firm Hospitality Suite – resulting in 230 on-campus, and 100 in-house interviews.

Proposed, designed, and administered 2006 summer associate program for Summer Associates in DC office, organizing social events, workloads, and arranging travel schedules. Negotiated with vendors, and designed training programs, and work seminars for summer associates and attorneys.

Managed budget, databases, and applicant tracking systems for events, candidate expenditures, applicant pool, employee travel, and work assignments.

Researched and classified departmental needs to build and improve hiring approach and summer program, resulting in a successful presentation with senior management and a marketing and on-boarding strategy that produced a thriving program for prospective employees.

Friends & Company, Washington, DC, 2004 – 2006

Staffing Manager

Administered candidate hiring processes: screened resumes, skill tested, interviewed, and out-placed temporary employees to strategically matched companies.

Acted as external consultant to clients on recruiting, employment laws, and future employment needs.

Trained new staff on software, marketing, benefits, affirmative action, and recruitment strategies, and facilitated implementation of dynamic new marketing ideas in conjunction with sales division.

The Advisory Board Company, Washington, DC, 2003 – 2004

Recruiting Coordinator

Managed communications and hiring process of students and professional candidates for six managers and directors—exceeding department goals of scheduling interviews and hiring.

Assisted HR department with special projects, recruiting campaign, annual reports—trained and oriented new coordinators to department.

The Duberstein Group, Inc., Washington, DC, 2001 – 2003

Research & Administrative Assistant

Redesigned and implemented client database and filing system, organized publications and researched various firm projects, and innovated daily news packages relating to client specific issues.

Conducted extensive research for book authored by the President of DGI, involving health, politics, and history related materials.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs, George Washington University, 2002

Bachelor of Arts in History, George Washington University, 2002

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Outlook, Macintosh, J.D. Edwards, WebEx, SharePoint, Adobe, HRIS

Skills/Other Information

CERTIFICATIONS, AFFILIATIONS & EDUCATIONAL TRAINING

Professional Human Resources (PHR): Achieved 2008

PHR recertification course work: Certified through May 2013

SHRM National Member, Seattle SHRM Local Member, Northwest Recruiters Association, Delta, Gamma Alumni Association, George Washington University Alumni Association