Nicole Franz
MSML, SHRM-CP
Summary
Accomplished Human Resources Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) with over five (5) years of hands-on HR management experience and broad knowledge of HR metrics for benchmarking, measuring, analyzing and articulating value and ROI of HR initiatives, practices and policies. Guides, trains and supports clients in areas of strategic human capital management, employment law compliance, employee relations, organizational development, workers' compensation administration and overall development of best practices in human resources. Demonstrates strong business acumen and possesses entrepreneurial spirit with genuine desire to proactively and consistently deliver results for clients and internal teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Human Resources Consultant
Wired Ventures
Tacoma, Washington
06.2017 - 09.2021
- Assessed, designed, implemented, and monitored HR policies & procedures to support corporate culture and goal attainment.
- Partnered with external stakeholders to provide human resource solutions that developed leaders, attracted and built quality workforce and transformed company into high performing organization.
- Built HR consulting capabilities focused on clients undergoing organizational change and development.
- Contributed to business and HR functions by identifying, prioritizing and building organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures and processes.
- Oversaw investigations for employment-related claims and provided investigation and consultation support to managers.
- Coordinated recruiting and onboarding processes and communicated offers of employment to candidates.
Habilitation Training Specialist
State of Washington – DSHS
Buckley, Washington
03.2016 - 05.2017
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
- Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.
- Customized vocational exploration activities to identify self-determined rehabilitation needs and goals.
- Consulted with interdisciplinary teams to enhance coordination of care, establish medical clearance and determine optimal timing of further interventions.
- Mobilized case management system to document service delivery and case progress.
- Liaised with community partners to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Educator
Issaquah School District
Issaquah, Washington
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Managed classroom activities, parent conferences, and lesson plans.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
Educator
Tahoma School District
Maple Valley, Washington
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Designed task-oriented activities and games to facilitate better language acquisition.
- Provided written and oral feedback to parents on students' progress.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
Paraprofessional Educator
Tahoma School District
Maple Valley, Washington
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Execute educational activities as outlined by head teacher.
- Observe student behavior and psyche, reporting suspicions of neglect or abuse.
- Maintain tidy and orderly classroom and workspace.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
Education
Master of Science - Leadership, Human Resources Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTBachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
File and records management
Talent management
Managing employee relations
Coaching leadership
Optimizing performance
Improving compensation plans
Recruitment and retention strategies
Websites
Affiliations
- Society of Human Resource Management - Member
Certification
SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
Timeline
SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
07-2020
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Villanova University
08-2018
Senior Human Resources Consultant
Wired Ventures
06.2017 - 09.2021
Habilitation Training Specialist
State of Washington – DSHS
03.2016 - 05.2017
Educator
Issaquah School District
08.2013 - 06.2016
Educator
Tahoma School District
08.2011 - 06.2013
Paraprofessional Educator
Tahoma School District
08.2010 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Leadership, Human Resources Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Western Governors University