EDUCATION: I graduated from the University of Washington’s Foster School with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration concentrating in Human Resources Management and Organizational Behavior. I have also earned my PHR and SHRM-CP certifications.

MISSION & VALUES: My mission is to be a “go-to” recruiting resource for both companies and candidates in the greater Seattle area. Trustworthiness and honesty, compassion, teamwork, excellence, being genuine, and contributing to our community are values I hold dear.

CHARACTERISTICS: I’m relationship oriented, quality focused, and a resourceful connector both in my professional and personal lives. In addition, I’m generous, determined, hardworking, someone who leads by example, a loyal friend, loving wife and mother, and a huge Seahawks fan.

EDUCATION: I graduated from Eastern Washington University in 1996 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a Marketing Concentration.

MISSION & VALUES: My upbringing instilled old fashioned values in me such as honesty, integrity, humility and working hard to achieve results. My father is a successful businessman and he always attributed his success to setting goals, working hard to reach them and conducting business with integrity.

CHARACTERISTICS: I’m a naturally curious person and am always asking “why”! It drove my parents crazy when I was a kid but is a great trait to possess as a recruiter. I tend to be on the shy side which is uncharacteristic of most recruiters. I wasn’t a naturally gifted recruiter but overcame this by working harder than everyone around me and continual learning.

WANTS: I want to positively impact the lives of those I come in contact with at VitalSource – whether they are employees, candidates or clients.

MISSION & VALUES: I strongly believe in developing relationships with our employees as they are the heart of our company; I strive daily to provide support for them to achieve their goals and aspirations. The value I hold in the highest regard is integrity, I always approach each interaction with anyone with the mind set of how would I want to be treated, which I believe is the foundation to integrity.

CHARACTERISTICS: I think my best characteristic is that I am extremely patient. I’m always willing to listen and take the time needed to support others in their pursuit of excellence. Another quality that I possess is the ability to stay calm in stressful situations.

WANTS: I want to always pursue excellence in everything that I do. Being the best that I can possibly be for myself and our employees. Lastly, I want to be known for the positive effect I have made on the lives of our employees.

EDUCATION: My formal education includes; AIRS certified Recruiter (2016 & 2018), undergraduate degree from Clark College in Vancouver, WA. Beyond that, I was trained by a 40-year veteran in the technical recruiting field and will be grateful for his guidance and tutor-age and I attribute much of my success to being mentored. .

MISSION & VALUES: The candidates that work with me are the stories I love to narrate and promote. Exploring each person’s unique skill set and work history through interviews is fascinating and what I have learned is that everyone has a unique story to tell. It is my mission as a senior technical recruiter to advise my candidates on resumes, social media profiles, interviewing strategies and career path decisions. I feel honored to work with top tier technical people and I learn from my candidates every day. Nothing is as valuable as human life and the fact that my job centers around people is fulfilling.

CHARACTERISTICS: Clear, direct and honest feedback regarding candidate resume, work history, social media profiles and when possible client feedback. Candidate centric ethics and the ability to value people beyond the offer and acceptance of a job.

WANTS: To help people catch their dreams and achieve more or higher by work hard, dedication and honest.

EDUCATION: I graduated from Eastern Washington University in 2010 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management, with a focus in Human Resources.

MISSION & VALUES: My mission is to be honest, happy, personable, and reliable in both my professional and personal life.

CHARACTERISTICS: I think one of my best characteristics is being detail oriented. I pay close attention to detail, follow through with my commitments, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks.

WANTS: I strive to be the type of employee who is valued by their employer and is a positive reflection of their company. I set high goals for myself and push myself to do better in order to reach my goals.