Billie Wright, MSML, SHRM-CP, PHR
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
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With over 20 years of experience in human resources and operations, I am a human…
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Fish Bowl or Fish Tank Mentality to Change
Fish Bowl or Fish Tank Mentality to Change
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Why self-reflection is important
Why self-reflection is important
By Billie Wright, MSML, SHRM-CP, PHR
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🎤✨ It's Time to Ditch the Carrots and the Sticks - How to Motivate Your Most Defiant Employees. I am thrilled to be featured as the keynote…
🎤✨ It's Time to Ditch the Carrots and the Sticks - How to Motivate Your Most Defiant Employees. I am thrilled to be featured as the keynote…
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ICSEW Interagency Committee of State Employed Women is hosting their annual professional development conference on October 8 & 9 (virtual) and is…
ICSEW Interagency Committee of State Employed Women is hosting their annual professional development conference on October 8 & 9 (virtual) and is…
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Incredibly proud of my husband for this huge achievement! ✨✨ Watching you pour so much of yourself into yourself and your teams success on a daily…
Incredibly proud of my husband for this huge achievement! ✨✨ Watching you pour so much of yourself into yourself and your teams success on a daily…
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Experience
Education
Licenses & Certifications
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Certified Project Officer (CPO)
Institute of Project Management
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Volunteer Experience
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Immediate Past President
Austin SHRM
- Present 9 months
Education
Serves as key strategic advisor to the President and Board members, providing guidance and expertise to an HR nonprofit organization supporting over 850 members.
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Executive Mentor
Upnotch
- 2 years 5 months
Education
Served as an executive mentor to mentees within various industries, nationally and internationally, by sharing my knowledge, experience and expertise.
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President
Austin SHRM
- 1 year
Served as President of an 850-member human resources professional organization, implementing innovative strategies and policies that resulted in a 26% increase in financial reserves, 9% growth in sponsorship revenue, and 19% boost in professional membership through a new membership model.
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President Elect 2022
Austin SHRM
- 1 year
Education
Spearheaded a comprehensive succession planning process as 2022 President-Elect, resulting in a 20% increase in diverse Board representation, enhancing organizational leadership and decision-making capabilities.
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Advisory Board Member (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 2022 Research)
HR.com
- 1 year 2 months
Education
Served on the advisory board for HR.com’s Research Institute to help drive the industry direction, thought leadership and best practices through primary research, and to help advance the competencies and skills of HR professionals.
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Governing Body Member
Evanta Seattle Chief Human Resources
- 2 years
Education
Served as Governing Body Member for Evanta (a Gartner Company) CHROs in the Seattle Metropolitan area.
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Co-Chair/Olympic Region
Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone
- 1 year 3 months
i18n_veterans
As part of Hiring Our Heroes, the Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone (MSEEZ) was established to connect military spouses with companies committed to helping military spouses secure gainful employment. I co-chaired the Olympic Region in WA State representing the Employment Security Department.
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Board Member
Community Youth Services
- 1 year 3 months
Children
Served as board member to provide services to disadvantaged youth.
Publications
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Become a Self-Regulated Learner
HR Certification Institute/HRCI
Self-regulated continuous learning
Projects
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Culture Transformation
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Lead agency efforts to Increase employment engagement scores through the strategic implementation of employee engagement improvement and tactical activities. Agency recognized by the Governor of Washington State as one of the most improved agencies in terms of employee engagement and, thus, received Employer of Choice designation.
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Sourcing required training programs under CA law
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Instrumental in sourcing and obtaining required training programs for sales personnel under CA state law at zero cost to the organization. Negotiated $0 cost resulted in a net profit of $4,500.
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Safety Plan Development, Design and Implementation
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Developed, designed, and implemented Accident Prevention Plans for all City of Killeen, Texas departments, resulting in 37% reduction in workers’ compensation accidents/injuries during first year of implementation and a cost savings of $54K. Recognized by Texas Municipal League as model city for safety implementation and adaptation.
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QS9000 Certification
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Instrumental in gathering, interpreting and compiling data and metrics for obtaining QS9000 certification necessary to qualify the company to participate as a third-party iron works vendor to such companies as Ford and General Motors.
Honors & Awards
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2019 Innovation in Workforce Systems Award
International Association of Workforce Professionals (WA State Chapter)
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2016 Washington State Public Service Leadership Award
State of Washington
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2016 Unsung Hero Award
International Association of Workforce Professionals (WA State Chapter)
Organizations
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Austin SHRM
Board Member
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Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
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HR.com
DEI Advisory Board Member
-Served as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board Member for HR.com.
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Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone (Olympic Region)
Co-Chair
-Served as co-chair for the Olympic Region of the Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone collaborating with employers across WA State assisting military spouses secure gainful employment.
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Seattle Chief Human Resources Officer Summit
Governing Body Member
-Served as Governing Body Member to provide resources, training and outreach to Chief Human Resource Officers in the Greater Seattle and surrounding areas.
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Community Youth Services
Board Member
-Served as board member for organization that addresses the needs of disadvantaged and homeless youth.
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