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William S. George

William S. George

Shelton,WA

Summary

Seasoned business executive with a proven track record in a variety of industries specializing in HR, risk management, and mission critical leadership. Expert in regulatory compliance, legal communications, contract management and safety program implementation. Proven effectiveness in policy development, contract writing, and implementation. Led significant achievements while improving program effectiveness in multiple organizations of significant size and scope.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Workforce Development

Skills, Inc.
Auburn, WA
03.2013 - 10.2024
  • Directed all aspects of our firm's risk management, including health and safety compliance, legal compliance, leadership training, and regulatory compliance.
  • Member of the senior leadership team, responsible for developing, guiding, and implementing strategic initiatives.

Senior Consultant

HR Business Pro
Kaysville, UT
10.2012 - 03.2013
  • Researched, interviewed, and developed a comprehensive report for Kennecott - Global Rio Tinto, addressing their compliance with DOL laws pertaining to job exemption status.
  • Reported to Senior HR Leadership and company Legal Counsel on the project.

HR and Safety Director

Logistic Specialties Inc.
Layton, UT
10.2007 - 10.2012
  • Served on the executive leadership team, guiding company decisions regarding OSHA compliance, DOL compliance and federal and state regulatory and contract compliance.
  • Served on business transition teams charged with opening new federal and state contracts, recruiting and on-boarding new employees, coordinating safety, security, and administrative matters, and ensuring compliance with contract stipulations.

Senior Manager

THE BOEING COMPANY
Salt Lake City, UT
07.1995 - 10.2007
  • Regional Manager for both commercial and defense divisions in Utah, providing leadership to HR and Safety organizations, while reporting to senior leadership in Seattle, WA and Anaheim, CA.
  • Served as a main principal on a team chartered to assess the viability of Boeing organizations at Melbourne, AR and Oak Ridge, TN. Integrally responsible to manage workforce issues during plant closings and the transfer of work to other sites.

Safety and HR Leadership Roles

THE BOEING COMPANY
Seattle, WA
04.1979 - 06.1995

Education

Master of Science - HR Management

Chapman University
Orange, CA
11-1995

Associate of Science - Health Sciences

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
12-1978

Skills

  • Risk management
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Legal compliance
  • State and federal regulatory compliance
  • Contract compliance
  • Workforce development
  • Management development
  • Board development
  • Business consulting
  • Technical writing
  • Policy development
  • Document editing
  • Board development
  • Benefits management

Timeline

Director, Workforce Development

Skills, Inc.
03.2013 - 10.2024

Senior Consultant

HR Business Pro
10.2012 - 03.2013

HR and Safety Director

Logistic Specialties Inc.
10.2007 - 10.2012

Senior Manager

THE BOEING COMPANY
07.1995 - 10.2007

Safety and HR Leadership Roles

THE BOEING COMPANY
04.1979 - 06.1995

Master of Science - HR Management

Chapman University

Associate of Science - Health Sciences

University of Washington
William S. George