Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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Ingrid Fortmeyer

Ingrid Fortmeyer

Newport,OR

Summary

Versatile, adaptable, and resourceful professional with a robust background in business, education, and non-profit organizations. Skilled in Quadruple Bottom Line (QBL) principles and practices, project management, and cultural alignment. Experienced Team Player, Team Builder, and Team Leader with an unstoppable growth mindset and proven work/play/live/love/laugh ethic. Known for enthusiastically navigating complex systems and developing strategic solutions with regenerative practices. Goal is to persistently optimize progressive empowerment of individuals and organizations contributing to the conscious evolution of humanity.

Work History

Collaborative Efforts Optimizer (CEO)

Holistic HR Consulting
04.2009 - Current
  • Strategic support for the Mind (Policies), Body (Practices), and Spirit (People) of thriving organizations contributing to the conscious evolution of society with quadruple line impact for all stakeholders.
  • ACT©-ion Programs - A.ccomodations & C.areer T.ransitions - Change Management programs adapted for individuals and organizations experiencing transformative shifts in abilities, functions, or focus. Specializing in navigating the "3-Body Problem" of Workers Comp, FMLA, and ADA regulations. Applicable for reductions in force and operational shifts in a dynamic economy.
  • DISC- US © - D.iversity I.nclusion S.ustainability C.ulture - Upshifting Synergy facilitation to drive innovation, collaboration, and continuity of operations during times of transition.
  • Identification and OptimIZation of T3© Teamwork Trifecta - 💫Will, 💫Skill, and 💫Obstacle for performance ownership at the individual, team, and organizational domains of functioning.
  • Optimization of organizational Mission, Vision, and Values to identify and integrate regenerative functions for foundational sustainable practices across divisions in all areas of operation.
  • Direction and implementation support of best practices for strategic alliances maximizing recruitment, workforce development, performance appraisals, rewards, and recognitions, and retention programs.
  • Non-Profit / Social Enterprise Empowerment to build and maintain networks of networks for utilization of existing talent and capabilities towards aligned goals.
  • Analysis and recognition of opportunities to improve Labor Relations, decrease grievances, and ensure win-win-win contract negotiations.
  • Communication strategies for policies, practices, and procedures with a people centric focus.

Licensed Avatar® Master

Avatar® Lucid Living
04.2016 - Current
  • Avatar is a self-empowerment course that teaches people how to manage their minds, release old patterns, and make lasting foundational changes
  • Facilitating weekend workshops, 9-day courses, and individual coaching experiences at hybrid locations onsite and online around the world
  • Students receive individual attention as they learn to increase levels of personal responsibility, compassion, and service to others, and to intentionally and purposefully direct their lives

American Sign Language Interpreter/Home Tutor

Express Anahata ASL Interpreting & Tutoring
09.2014 - Current
  • Cross-Cultural Sherpa facilitating a conduit of thought, intent, and spirit to provide connection and communication with adventurers between Deaf and Hearing worlds until clarity is achieved
  • Advancements and Accommodations Advisor - identifying barriers and supporting appropriate, reasonable adjustments, adaptations, and accomodations for Education (K-12, Community College, and University environments), Employment, and Community Engagement.
  • Proficient in classroom and video remote interpreting; some experience in platform, theatre, and medical interpreting environments.
  • Member of NAIE - The National Association of Interpreters in Education
  • Central Washington University: Substitute ASL Interpreter 2016-2022
  • ASL Professionals Agency: Contract Educational and Community Interpreter 2014-2024
  • Yakima Valley Community College: PT Staff ASL Interpreter 2014-Current

Director of Leadership & Ministry Development

Wesley United Methodist Church of Yakima
12.2010 - 12.2012
  • Vision, Mission & Values clarification
  • New Ministry & Leadership Facilitation
  • Community Celebrations & Interfaith Collaborations
  • Volunteer Recognition and Spiritual Gifts Training/ Recruiting for ministry teams.
  • Committee Team Building, Outreach, and Communications Coordinator
  • United Methodist Women 7 Rivers District Communications Coordinator (newsletter and social media) 2012-2022

Various Leadership Positions

Southwest Airlines
06.1999 - 03.2009
  • Positions: Customer Services and Support Electronic Communications Team Leader, Reservations Team Leader, Special Needs Lead/ Program Facilitator, Ground Ops Recruiter
  • Customer Culture Maven - ❤️Servant Heart 💛 Warrior Spirit 💙 Fun- LUVing Attitude
  • Green Team & Electronic Communications start-up Leadership Teams
  • Labor Relations - Investigations, Grievances, Union Collaboration and Negotiations
  • Diversity & Inclusion Specialist - legal and regulatory compliance & solution strategist
  • Legal Department Liaison for litigation preparations regarding discrimination lawsuits.
  • Lead StarQuest Interview Trainer for MDW and BWI People Departments
  • Community Speaking, Partnerships, full cycle recruitment for multiple cities

Various Positions

Hollywood Casino
01.1993 - 01.1999
  • Training Specialist, Training Coordinator, Food & Beverage (F&B) Department Trainer, F &B Server - Banquets, Fine Dining, Cocktail, Epic Buffet, Hostess
  • Rewards & Recognitions program management
  • Vendor Relations/ Community Collaboration/ Employee Discounts & Services Steward

Education

Master of Business Administration - Sustainable Business

Marylhurst University
Lake Oswego, OR
01-2018

Bachelor of Science - Human and Family Resources

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL
01-1997

Associate of Science - ASL Interpreter Training Program

Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL
01-1995

Licensed Avatar® Master - Avatar, Masters, ProCourse, Wizards, Internship +

Star's Edge, International ®
Altamonte Springs, FL

Ancestor In Training - Natural Resources Management

ONEWorld.Earth
Planet Earth

Skills

  • Transformative Leadership Development
  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Integration
  • Operational Analysis
  • Systems Thinking and Process Improvement
  • Sustainable Business Strategies
  • Regenerative Practices
  • Performance Metrics, Policies, and Procedures
  • Talent Development
  • Change and Growth Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration and Team Building
  • Culture and Communications

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Full Professional

Certification

  • Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) - 3.6 - 2022
  • Member NAIE - The National Association of Interpreters in Education, 2022 - Current
  • Member College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR), 2016 - Current
  • Licensed Avatar® Master - 2010- Current
  • SHRM Advanced HR Generalist Certification Training - 2005
  • Professional in Human Resources® (PHR), HR Certification Institute®, 2003-2016

Timeline

Licensed Avatar® Master

Avatar® Lucid Living
04.2016 - Current

American Sign Language Interpreter/Home Tutor

Express Anahata ASL Interpreting & Tutoring
09.2014 - Current

Director of Leadership & Ministry Development

Wesley United Methodist Church of Yakima
12.2010 - 12.2012

Collaborative Efforts Optimizer (CEO)

Holistic HR Consulting
04.2009 - Current

Various Leadership Positions

Southwest Airlines
06.1999 - 03.2009

Various Positions

Hollywood Casino
01.1993 - 01.1999

Master of Business Administration - Sustainable Business

Marylhurst University

Bachelor of Science - Human and Family Resources

Northern Illinois University

Associate of Science - ASL Interpreter Training Program

Waubonsee Community College

Licensed Avatar® Master - Avatar, Masters, ProCourse, Wizards, Internship +

Star's Edge, International ®

Ancestor In Training - Natural Resources Management

ONEWorld.Earth