Dana Davis
edmonds
Summary
Global HR Leader skilled in aligning people strategies with business objectives. Expertise in cultivating inclusive workplace cultures that enhance employee engagement and drive performance. Proven track record in managing HR programs and leading change initiatives across diverse organizational settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Manager
Genie Industries
Bothell
12.2022 - 05.2026
- Partnered strategically with North American Sales, Service, Product Management, and Customer Experience teams to support 200 employees across the full HR lifecycle.
- Aligned people strategies with business goals, acting as a trusted advisor to leaders across multiple North American functions.
- Managed the annual HR process calendar, including performance reviews, mid-year check-ins, talent reviews, succession planning, and compensation planning cycles.
- Coached and trained managers on annual and mid-year performance review processes, improving confidence and consistency in development conversations.
Founder
Forward Focused HR Solutions
Edmonds
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Operated boutique HR consulting practice, providing comprehensive HR support to empower small businesses.
- Developed tailored onboarding programs and established foundational HR infrastructure for early-stage HR operations, facilitating smoother transitions for new hires.
- Implemented effective talent acquisition methods, enhancing employee engagement and strengthening leadership capabilities.
Senior HR Manager
Comcast Technology Solutions
Seattle
08.2017 - 09.2020
- Led HR initiatives as the primary onsite leader for 300 employees in Comcast’s newly acquired technology startup, operationalizing HR programs and guiding cultural, technical, and organizational integration.
- Collaborated with Senior Leadership Team to provide strategic HR insights and execute people programs aligning with rapidly evolving business strategy.
- Led biannual talent management and succession planning for 43 leaders across onsite and geographically dispersed teams, enhancing leadership pipeline.
- Championed the migration to Comcast HR, payroll, and expense systems, using the Prosci ADKAR model to support adoption and minimize disruption.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal employment regulations across the technology and entertainment business unit.
Regional HR Manager
Comcast NBC Universal
Everett
01.2011 - 07.2017
- Led HR initiatives for four Western Washington locations, collaborating with leaders and providing support to 250 employees in performance management, succession planning, and change management processes.
- Designed and launched the region’s first leadership rotation program, building bench strength and creating structured growth pathways for high-potential employees; 75% of participants advanced within 12 months of completing the program.
- Served as Program Manager for a division-wide onboarding program across the Washington region, standardizing the new-hire experience and strengthening early-tenure engagement.
- Revamped and managed the regional leadership portal, creating a centralized resource hub of HR tools, policies, and compliance guidance for business leaders across the Seattle region.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal employment regulations across four locations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WAHuman Resources Certificate - Certificate Program
University of Washington
Seattle, WAChange Practitioner Certification -
Prosci
Insights Discovery Assessment Certified -
Insights
Everything DiSC Styles Assessment Certified -
Resources Unlimited
Skills
- Global HR Leadership
- HR Compliance
- Performance Management
- Employee Relations
- Onboarding
- Culture and Inclusion
- Employee Engagement
- Talent Management
- Succession Planning
- Leadership Development
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Change Management
- Coaching & Mentoring
Websites
Systems And Tools
Workday, SAP, Oracle, ADP, Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Copilot), Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, SurveyMonkey, Tableau, Excel, Gemini, Co-Pilot, Chat GPT
Timeline
HR Manager
Genie Industries
12.2022 - 05.2026
Founder
Forward Focused HR Solutions
12.2020 - 12.2022
Senior HR Manager
Comcast Technology Solutions
08.2017 - 09.2020
Regional HR Manager
Comcast NBC Universal
01.2011 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Western Washington University
Human Resources Certificate - Certificate Program
University of Washington
Change Practitioner Certification -
Prosci
Insights Discovery Assessment Certified -
Insights
Everything DiSC Styles Assessment Certified -
Resources Unlimited