NORALEE SEVERNS ns13cb87a@westpost.

net 790 2nd Avenue NW + Issaquah, Washington 98027 425-830-6677 QUALIFICATIONS High-performing Human Resource Business Partner with 15 years' broad generalist expertise in the technology, accounting, and corporate finance industries. Lever ages team-based outlook and sound judgment to enhance accountability, productivi ty, communication, and retention. Works directly with key executives to develop and maintain high performing environment where employees are engaged and attain ing corporate and personal goals. Global recruiting experience across Europe an d APA + + + + + + + + + Recruiting Workforce Planning Employee Relations On-boarding & Retention Leadership Development Training & Coaching Integration Work-Life Balance Performance Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE THE LEAMON GROUP, Redmond, WA 2010 - Present Contractor CONCUR TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Redmond, WA, 2007- 2010 Senior HR Business Partner Drive operational excellence across core HR processes for Research and Developme nt, IT, Facilities, and Asia Pacific divisions of this provider of web-based cor porate expense management solutions. Develop processes that improve HR services in recruiting, compensation, benefits, training and development, and employee re lations for 300 staff. Work with recruiters to achieve targets within recruiting headcount budget. Increase communication and collaboration among all teams. * Opened new office in Prague now with 90 high-performing employees, enabl ing downsizing of Indian contractors; strategized with R&D to foster long-term p roductivity of team. * Improved morale and upgraded talent by surveying IT department to determ ine issues, work through a 9 Box exercise, and set goals for team improvement. Strategic business partner with EVP of R&D in all facets of HR within his orga nization * Created framework for mentoring program, presented to President which re sulted in hiring a Diversity Manager * Enhanced HR's influence as a strategic player by developing a Branding Y ourself presentation for HR business partners on interacting with executives, bu ilding credibility, and identifying our brand. * Led successful recruiting in UK, Germany, France, and Asia through effec tive relationship development and cultural communication. * Developed close working relationships with resistant internal organizati ons by demonstrating credibility, expertise, and ability to promote long-term be nefits for organization.

RSM MCGLADREY, Seattle, WA / Phoenix, AZ, 2004-2007

Recruiting Manager DSW (2005-2007) Tapped to integrate recently acquired firm and manage recruiting for leading nat ional public accounting firm. Ensured staffing needs were met and forecast futur e staffing demands in region in cooperation with corporate leadership. Developed event and business strategy plans. * Achieved 86% accept rate (11% over target) for campus recruiting efforts . * Collaborated with Diversity Director to source, recruit, and on-board te mporary talent from South Africa; fostered immediate productivity by smoothly ha ndling housing, transportation, and integration. * Build ongoing pipeline by creating "Pathways" campus internship program to build relationships with potential accounting students. HR Director (2004-2005) Recruited to oversee HR function for 3 offices with 150 employees. Contributed t o management team and coached and mentored staff. * Improved retention of women in management by launching women's networkin g initiative. * Maintained high accept rate from key campus and fostered company status as employer of choice by managing national campus relationship and recruiting ev ents. * Overcame initial resistance during roll-out of firm-wide initiative for personal work-life goals. BDO SEIDMAN, Kirkland, WA, 1995-2004 HR Manager Northwest Region Provided broad generalist functions for global accounting and consulting network . Delivered in key areas, including recruiting, performance management, compensa tion, and benefits. * ultural * ners to Attained 100% employee retention following corporate merger by leading c integration efforts. Established culture and practice of communication between staff and part improve staff accountability and empowerment.

EDUCATION CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Ellensburg, WA Professional Development: * * Seattle Pacific University, HR Management Program Lominger Certified