Kate Wildrick
Cheshire,OR
Summary
Human Resources and Organization Development Professional with over 20 years of experience in leading transformative coaching and strategic HR initiatives. Expert in business consulting and change management, integrating innovative frameworks to empower individuals and organizations. Passionate about fostering sustainable growth and community-focused solutions through strategic workforce planning and impactful program development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business and Leadership Coach
Private Professional Business and Leadership Coach
01.2021 - Current
- Guide global clients in personal growth and goal alignment, fostering measurable progress
- Support clients through life transitions, developing skills for significant personal expansion
- Design and deliver targeted workshops and retreats that enhance client success through practical skill-building, mindset development, and actionable goal-setting
- Create innovative coaching frameworks that align personal aspirations with professional objectives, enabling clients to navigate complex life changes effectively
- Foster client resilience through personalized guidance, helping navigate complex transitions while maintaining focus on core business objectives
Founder
Ingenuity Innovation Center
09.2012 - 06.2021
- Led sustainable innovation hub development, establishing Oregon's pioneering Benefit Company focused on open-source community solutions and collaborative learning spaces
- Architected open-source knowledge platforms that connected local innovators, facilitating sustainable community development and resource sharing
- Guided organizations through B Corporation certification, developing comprehensive strategies for community-focused business models and social impact
- Established replicable prototype for community innovation centers, integrating sustainable practices with local problem-solving initiatives
- Led alternative funding initiatives supporting social enterprises, bridging gaps in traditional lending through community-based investment models
Senior Human Resources / Organizational Development
Ingenuity, LLC
07.2006 - 06.2017
- Designed and implemented cutting-edge HR solutions addressing complex workforce challenges while providing expert consultation across public and private sectors
- Partnered with stakeholders to deliver specialized training programs and foster knowledge sharing through conferences and corporate symposiums
- Analyzed organizational risks and developed targeted HR programs to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen talent management strategies
- Spearheaded innovative workforce solutions, creating sustainable strategies for talent optimization and organizational development in dynamic markets
- Developed comprehensive HR strategies and workforce planning models, integrating market dynamics with talent acquisition to drive organizational growth
Human Resources Manager
Bridgetown Natural Foods
04.2012 - 11.2012
- Orchestrated strategic workforce planning and competency mapping, aligning organizational growth with regulatory compliance and certification requirements
- Pioneered performance management framework and established foundational HR practices, supporting natural foods manufacturing excellence and compliance
- Developed integrated GMP, HACCP, and OR-OSHA programs while maintaining TILTH, SQF, and GFSI certifications for operational excellence
- Partnered with executive leadership to navigate growth challenges, implementing best practices across HR, safety, and quality management spheres
- Streamlined talent acquisition through strategic workforce competency mapping, aligning organizational growth with regulatory compliance requirements
VP of Human Resources
Service Creek Lodge, LLC
04.2007 - 09.2009
- Orchestrated talent acquisition programs tailored to seasonal demands, establishing sustainable workforce solutions for diverse business operations
- Fostered community partnerships and economic initiatives while managing cross-functional teams across lodge, restaurant, and river recreation services
- Streamlined operational workflows between lodging, retail, and outdoor recreation divisions, enhancing service delivery and guest satisfaction
- Pioneered strategic HR solutions for remote location staffing challenges, developing sustainable recruitment and retention programs
- Led strategic HR transformation across five business units, integrating innovative recruitment solutions for hospitality and outdoor recreation operations
Human Resources Manager
Ventura Foods
03.2004 - 06.2007
- Streamlined performance management standards and developed targeted training programs, driving successful advancement opportunities in union positions
- Partnered with food industry leaders to develop marketing strategies attracting diverse talent pools, particularly focusing on younger and multicultural candidates
- Orchestrated comprehensive rebranding initiative transforming company perception, establishing strong employer reputation and improving new hire success rates
- Aligned regional HR, safety, and environmental programs with corporate objectives while fostering inclusive workplace culture and talent development
- Led strategic HR transformation across union facilities, implementing comprehensive safety programs and performance management systems to enhance operational excellence
- Analyzed and restructured regional HR practices, aligning safety and environmental programs with corporate objectives to drive organizational effectiveness
- Partnered with industry leaders to develop targeted marketing campaigns, enhancing talent acquisition in younger and multicultural demographics
- Executed performance management reforms and training programs that increased internal promotions and advancement opportunities in union positions
- Spearheaded cross-functional HR transformation projects, integrating environmental standards with corporate objectives to enhance operational efficiency
- Pioneered inclusive recruitment strategies targeting diverse talent pools, revolutionizing employer branding and improving candidate quality
Education
Bachelor's degree - English
Portland State University
Portland, OR06.2000
Skills
- Business Consulting
- Human Resources
- Program Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Benefits Administration
- Program Development
- Management Consulting
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Strategic Planning
- OSHA
- Change Management
- Business Development
- Event Planning
- Economic Development
- Food Safety
- Performance Management
- Project Management
- Branding
- Succession planning
- Strategic thinking
- Accountability
- Innovation management
- Organizational development
- Human resources management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Business analysis
Professional Memberships
- Oregon Aquaculture Association, Advocate for Science and Technology, Represent the voice of the emerging green industry of aquaponics in Oregon's growing aquaculture industry.
- Aquaponics Association, Strategic Advisor, Member and Co-Chair of 2017 Annual Conference in Portland, OR that hosted over 200 attendees.
Certification
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - HR Certification Institute.
Timeline
Business and Leadership Coach
Private Professional Business and Leadership Coach
01.2021 - Current
Founder
Ingenuity Innovation Center
09.2012 - 06.2021
Human Resources Manager
Bridgetown Natural Foods
04.2012 - 11.2012
VP of Human Resources
Service Creek Lodge, LLC
04.2007 - 09.2009
Senior Human Resources / Organizational Development
Ingenuity, LLC
07.2006 - 06.2017
Human Resources Manager
Ventura Foods
03.2004 - 06.2007
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - HR Certification Institute.
Bachelor's degree - English
Portland State University
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