melinda davies

As part of the Human Resources Training and Development team, we managed a web-based learning management system supporting over 15,000 users to maintain training compliance. Our team aslo conducted weekly training for 40-80 new employees to ensure an efficient and positive on-boarding experience, as well as covering all mandatory training. I was honored to be selected to participate on a process excellence team to evaluate, re-design and recommended changes to human resources business processes. We learned and utilized process mapping, data collection, root-cause analysis and value stream mapping.

Responsible to assist in the audits of Higher Education Organizations in the Seattle area, as well as government entities in Chelan and Douglas Counties. Assisted in on-site interviews, source document review and documentation and audit report summaries.

Proud to have helped dozens of companies understand the value of digital marketing and increase their profitability! As a specially-trained Internet business expert and adviser, my team and I delivered marketing products and services that met business needs and were responsible that local businesses realized the full profit potential offered by Internet technologies and techniques.

Hired as one of the first employees at the Flying Heritage Collection, a Vulcan, Inc. entity owned by Paul Allen, I had the unique opportunity to continually expand my role. My main responsibilities included vendor communication and management, budget tracking and reporting, as well as the facilitation of restoration, repair, purchase, sale and professional service contracts, including drafting and detailed review and interfacing with attorneys and vendors from various countries. In addition, I designed a business record system for 75+ WWII artifact files which improved organizational knowledge and implemented an Access database to track historical C-level correspondence. Although my role was relatively undefined when I joined the organization, over time I was able to identify opportunities to add value and support other employees and the overall goals of the organization.

In this role I managed all land and building leases, as well as contracts (including public bidding process) for tenant improvements, land improvements, consultants and maintenance. I collaborated with tenants to improve compliance with port policies and assisted with long-term Bayview Business Park and Airport Leasing Policy. As I learned my initial role and how it related to the overall port goals, I found opportunities to increase my responsibilities and contribute to the success of the organization.

As a recruiter, I collaborated with clients to attract, evaluate and on-board employees for a variety of industries, including high tech, manufacturing and service. I started part-time while still studying at the UW, recruiting for a specific client. Once I graduated, PMSI offered me a full-time position and at the peak of my client load, I was recruiting for 7 companies. Because I was regularly on-site with clients, I had the opportunity to be the face of the HR team for PMSI, a role I enjoyed!

Manage and improve the digital footprint for 3 business units, including managing the rebuild of 3 websites, development of 2 logos, clean-up of online citations, social media content creation and engagement, content creation for blogs, recording and editing video of client success and analyzing and making recommendations regarding pay-per-click campaigns. - Assist with the development of reporting processes for facility recycling data. - Participate in recruiting efforts of employees (job posting and interviewing), as well as vendor management of 2 temporary staffing agencies.

As a Small Business Educator in rural Salama, Baja Verapaz, Guatemala, I worked with local educators and children to develop and apply their understanding of basic business principles using the Junior Achievement curriculum and structure. The Peace Corps mission has three goals: 1 - Helping the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women; 2 - Helping promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served; and 3 - Helping promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans. All three goals were accomplished during service – however, experience with the third goal provided the most perspective and continues to influence life in a very positive way.

Account Manager at CDK Global

Activities and Societies: Basketball, Student Government (Freshman Representative & Activities Treasurer)