Kate Piña, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Executive HR Leader
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Professional ​
info​​
Results-oriented, high-energy, hands-on professional, with a successful record of accomplishments administering human resources policies, programs, and practices: including planning, organizing, developing, implementing, coordinating, and directing.
Major strengths include:
â–ª Strong leadership, excellent communication skills, competent, and attention to detail-oriented
â–ª Experience in the healthcare, non-profit, financial, hospitality, start-up, and real estate
â–ª Proven change agent & skilled at balancing advocacy for employees and the organization
â–ª Ability to develop long-term plans and programs and to evaluate work accomplishments
â–ª Ability to apply and adapt practices and techniques to the special requirements of senior management
â–ª Ability in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with management staff, employees, and the public
â–ª Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form
â–ª Acts as a role model within and outside the Agency
Specialties:
Benefits and compensation, conflict resolution, grievance and arbitration, HR policy development and execution, HR administration, HR technology, payroll administration, performance management, job analysis and development, organizational development, recruitment and selection, resources planning and budgeting, succession planning, talent development and retention, training and development, & workers compensation administration.
Skills
CREATIVITY
ORGANIZATION
MULTI-TASKING
DEALING WITH THE "GREY"
NEGOTIATION
COMMUNICATION
DISCRETE & ETHICAL
DUAL FOCUS (EE & ER)
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
PROBLEM-SOLVING
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
BUSINESS ACUMEN
​​​MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE
ADOBE PRO
CUSTOMER SERVICE
PHOTO EDITING SOFTWARE
HRIS SYSTEMS
SMARTSHEETS
Certifications
SPHR
SHRM - SCP
Certificate in HR Ethics
Military Awards & Decorations
Work​
experience​
Chief HR Officer (Interim)
Bay Area Hospital
03/2024 - Present
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1200+ Employees, government district, non-profit hospital and healthcare organization
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Chief HR Officer (Interim)
Friendship Place
03/2023 - 02/2024
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200+ Employees, a non-profit working to eradicate homelessness in the Washington, D.C. region
Chief HR Officer
North Country Healthcare
03/2020 - 04/2023
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1200+ Employees, non-profit system of three (3) critical access hospitals and Home Health/Hospice Agency, Northern NH
Chief HR Officer (Interim)
Lake Chelan Community Hospital
2019 - 2020
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300+ Employees, Public non-profit 25-bed critical access hospital, Chelan, WA
HR Executive (Interim)
B.E. Smith
2018 - 2019
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Interim HR Leadership for Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, Bethel, Alaska
VP of Human Resources Division
Ruby HR Group
2013 - Present
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Owner/Consultant - HR & Accounting resources for micro-businesses
VP of Human Resources
Body Sculpt Intl, LLC & Aesthetic Physicians Group
dba, Sono Bello
2017 - 2018
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360+ Employees - multiple states, including CA - 36 Cosmetic surgery clinics nationwide
Chief HR Officer/Support Services
Wickenburg Community Hospital
2014 - 2017
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260+ Employees - Non-Profit 19-bed acute care, Level 4 trauma center ER, Community clinics, & Surgical center
Director of Human Resources
Sagewood (Includes Acacia Health Center)
2011 - 2014
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350+ Employees - Assisted living & skilled nursing health center, senior retirement housing, & restaurants
Military Experience
2013 - Retired/Honorable Discharge
Law Office Superintendent/Paralegal (USAF Active &Reserve)
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Air Force Commendation Medal
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Air Force Achievement Medal
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Iraq Campaign Medal
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Joint Service Commendation Medal
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Air Force Good Conduct Medal
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Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
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Joint Service Achievement Medal
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National Defense Service Medal
Education
University Of Arizona
Business Administration
MBA - Graduate (3.75 GPA)
Webster University
Legal Studies
Masters Degree - Graduate (3.91 GPA)
Park University
HR Management
Bachelors - Graduate (3.97 GPA)