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60 Years Later: Remembering the Courage That Shaped the Civil Rights Act šļø
60 Years Later: Remembering the Courage That Shaped the Civil Rights Act šļø
By Jon Orozco, MBA, SHRM-SCP. š”
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Beyond Diversity Quotas: How I'm Building a Truly Inclusive Workplace
Beyond Diversity Quotas: How I'm Building a Truly Inclusive Workplace
By Jon Orozco, MBA, SHRM-SCP. š”
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Why Your Business Needs a Modern HRIS (Like, Yesterday!) šļøš
Why Your Business Needs a Modern HRIS (Like, Yesterday!) šļøš
By Jon Orozco, MBA, SHRM-SCP. š”
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Smaller companies >>> larger companies I joined a smaller company and it was the best decision I could have made for my career. In a smallerā¦
Smaller companies >>> larger companies I joined a smaller company and it was the best decision I could have made for my career. In a smallerā¦
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Some well-known fast-growing young companies grew for years along the mantra āMove fast and break things.ā Facebook, Amazon and Google are well-knownā¦
Some well-known fast-growing young companies grew for years along the mantra āMove fast and break things.ā Facebook, Amazon and Google are well-knownā¦
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Building a Winning Team: How to Hire A-Players Speed and learning are crucial for any growing (actually: for any) business, but it all starts withā¦
Building a Winning Team: How to Hire A-Players Speed and learning are crucial for any growing (actually: for any) business, but it all starts withā¦
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Experience & Education
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Volunteer Experience
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Tacoma Regional Club Chair / Class Agent / Supporter
University of Puget Sound
- Present 11 years 11 months
Education
Apart of the Alumni Council, I served as a regional club chair where I brought alumnus together to network and celebrate our experience and love for our Alma Mater: UPS. Today, I help out where I can with reunion efforts and material to support the university.
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Long Beach Chapter - Hospitality Chair
Professionals In Human Resources Association | PIHRA
- Present 2 years 1 month
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SHRM Certification Chair
South Puget Sound SHRM
- 6 years
Served in various capacities including: Membership & Hospitality, Diversity/Workforce Readiness Director.
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Advisory Board Member & Past President
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound
- 7 years 10 months
Children
Served as Board President of the Gary & Carol Milgard Family HOPE Center that oversees a board of 10 board members that advises the centerās director on programs, fund raising, policy, and funding activities. Helped with fundraising and put on events for the Lakewood branch.
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High School Mentor
College Success Foundation
- 3 years 2 months
Education
Mentored 3 high school junior/seniors to become college bound. Met several times monthly to help them research colleges, fill out applications, build a portfolio and edit their college entry essays.
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Financial Literacy Instructor
Tacoma Goodwill Industries
- 2 years
Education
Teach fundamentals of personal finance to Goodwill Students.
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Committee Member & Past-VP
Pierce County Chapter of Credit Unions
- 2 years 8 months
Economic Empowerment
Help with committees, lead projects and speak on behalf of Credit Unions in Pierce County. Guest Speaker for community events that benefits our member-owners and general public. Lead the conversion of our 10 year+ old cash advance machine to a tablet-based payment method (PayPal Here).
Courses
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Compensation Management
HR 647
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Conflict Negotiation
HR 630
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Contract Law
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Criminal Law
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Data Analysis Decision Making
BUS 610
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Employee Benefits
HR 649
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Financial Reporting & Analysis
BUS 602
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Human Resource Systems
HR 645
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Legal Issues in Human Resources
HR 648
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Recruitment and Selection
HR 644
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Strategic HR Management
HR 650
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Torts Law
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Training and Development
HR 646
Projects
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Saving with Purpose
A new creative spin of: Pay Yourself First. New and more meaningful way to help members save money for the future, with a purpose.
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Project GO!
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Backpacked through nine European and two South American countries, staying at over three dozen cities over eight weeks to better understand different cultures, languages, and societal norms.
Honors & Awards
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Achievers Scholarship Recipient
College Success Foundation
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John Dickson Scholar for Social Responsibility
University of Puget Sound Business School
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National Leadership Medal
The National Veterans of Foreign Wars Association
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Washington State Masonic Medal of Patriotism
Grand Lounge of Washington
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Youth of the Year of Pierce County
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish
Native or bilingual proficiency
Organizations
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Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
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Teamwork and workplace culture are interconnected elements that play vital roles in your organization's success. When effectively aligned, theyā¦
Teamwork and workplace culture are interconnected elements that play vital roles in your organization's success. When effectively aligned, theyā¦
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Why is Information Security (InfoSec) Importantā The importance of information security cannot be overstated. In todayās interconnected andā¦
Why is Information Security (InfoSec) Importantā The importance of information security cannot be overstated. In todayās interconnected andā¦
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Iām loving using this SHRM nonsense as a litmus test for people who really understand the imperative of equity in HR. Connecting with lots ofā¦
Iām loving using this SHRM nonsense as a litmus test for people who really understand the imperative of equity in HR. Connecting with lots ofā¦
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"Give away 100% of what you know" I spent 4 months following this exact advice. I gave away everything I knew. For FREE. My writing hacks. Myā¦
"Give away 100% of what you know" I spent 4 months following this exact advice. I gave away everything I knew. For FREE. My writing hacks. Myā¦
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I had a TERRIBLE customer service experience last week. I ordered a mifi device (portable wifi) from a major UK phone company. It's Summer - I wantā¦
I had a TERRIBLE customer service experience last week. I ordered a mifi device (portable wifi) from a major UK phone company. It's Summer - I wantā¦
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Don't be afraid to take feedback, embrace it. It's easy to see feedback as a personal critique. It's a spotlight on our flaws. Yet, thisā¦
Don't be afraid to take feedback, embrace it. It's easy to see feedback as a personal critique. It's a spotlight on our flaws. Yet, thisā¦
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Disciplinary processes sucks. It's got to be one of the worst parts of working in HR. Let's just say it like it is š¶ These processes require usā¦
Disciplinary processes sucks. It's got to be one of the worst parts of working in HR. Let's just say it like it is š¶ These processes require usā¦
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I wasn't able to get any leads I wasn't able to post consistently I wasn't able to communicate well I got nervous I messed up that meeting I lostā¦
I wasn't able to get any leads I wasn't able to post consistently I wasn't able to communicate well I got nervous I messed up that meeting I lostā¦
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Companies can't call themself 'inclusive' if they: - Host late-evening events Mon-Thurs - Make socials heavily drinking-oriented - Use gender biasā¦
Companies can't call themself 'inclusive' if they: - Host late-evening events Mon-Thurs - Make socials heavily drinking-oriented - Use gender biasā¦
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Iāve had 6 inbound leads in the past 7 days through my LinkedIn content. Hereās my 3-step content strategy to generate leads: 1. Attractā¦
Iāve had 6 inbound leads in the past 7 days through my LinkedIn content. Hereās my 3-step content strategy to generate leads: 1. Attractā¦
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Today marks 6 months since I last worked. For 20 years, I was a high performer, people-first leader, mentor to women and, Iād like to think, aā¦
Today marks 6 months since I last worked. For 20 years, I was a high performer, people-first leader, mentor to women and, Iād like to think, aā¦
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