Nancy Blackham
Seattle,WA
Summary
I am a proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability, adaptability, and positivity, with the capacity to learn and apply new skills. I am committed to using these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Self Employed
06.2014 - Current
- Assisted with a minimum of two special events and programs every school year.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Managed classroom of 25-30 young children with planned arts and craft activities.
- Provide classroom and administrative support to two teachers every school year.
Recruiter
KrekowJennings
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
HR Generalist
The Moore Center Clinic/Eating Recovery Center
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems, and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
Senior Human Resources Generalist
KrekowJennings
07.1997 - 02.2013
- Created recruitment strategies to find best candidates for each opening.
- Led special training courses such as yearly sexual harassment seminars.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Ensure accurate, timely and compliant payroll process through auditing and controls.
HR Consultant
Seattle Jobs Initiative
10.2011 - 03.2012
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
- Designed and delivered client-specific benefit presentations for open enrollment and new hire orientations.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Directed and controlled 401K, medical, dental, and vision benefit packages.
Education
Certificate - Human Resources
University of Washington Extension Program
Seattle, WA2000
Skills
- Great customer service skills
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Strong administrative skills
- Positive team collaboration
- Ability to multitask and organize
- Conflict resolution
- Computer skills
Timeline
Recruiter
KrekowJennings
03.2025 - 07.2025
Volunteer
Self Employed
06.2014 - Current
HR Generalist
The Moore Center Clinic/Eating Recovery Center
01.2012 - 06.2014
HR Consultant
Seattle Jobs Initiative
10.2011 - 03.2012
Senior Human Resources Generalist
KrekowJennings
07.1997 - 02.2013
Certificate - Human Resources
University of Washington Extension Program