KRISTI FAVARD

206-***-**** ad21ti@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

DrivenandhighlysuccessfulEmploymentLaw,HumanResources,andEmployeeRelationsprofessionalwith extensive experience and knowledge regarding people operations,diversity and inclusion,reorganization and change,performance and behavioral management,investigations,training,risk,and business management.Seeking acorporateororganizationalleadershiprolewheremylegalknowledge,experience, and skills will benefit business operations and reduce risk. RECENT EXPERIENCE

Human Resources Consultant and Investigator 2018 to Present

● Conduct extensive workplace investigations. Make findings. Evaluate risk. Make recommendations.

● Provide advice and training to Human Resources and Employee Relations,leadership,and stakeholders regarding compliance with employment and other laws and regulations.

● Mediate disputes.

● Create job descriptions,advertisements,employee handbooks,policies,and procedures,provide training, and implement.

● Strategize and implement organizational change, payroll, benefits, programs, and software.

● Develop and train Human Resources departments and personnel.

● Recruitmentandmanagementofemployees,manageperformance,strategizeregardingattritionand retention, morale improvement, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.

● Hiring, discipline, and termination.

Attorney Sapphire Legal, PLLC 2017 - 2023

● Manage business operations and personnel management,vendor contracts,employee benefits, technology, supplies, website, marketing and advertising, policies and procedures, workflow.

● Oversight of employees, manage performance and behavior, attendance and payroll.

● Growth from one employee to six and several independent contractors in three years.

● Representedbusinessesandindividualsindisputesandlitigationinvolvingclaimsfordiscrimination, retaliation,hostileworkenvironment,sexualharassment,medicalleave,reasonableaccommodation, property disputes, lien foreclosure, breach of contract, and other matters.

● Obtained high figure judgments and settlements.

● Successful defense of employers leading to dismissal of all claims.

● Negotiated severance and settlement agreements.

● Legal research and analysis.

● Advised clients regarding performance and behavior management,organizational change,and compliance with employment laws and regulations.

● Provided dynamic training sessions resulting in positive feedback.

● Conducted extensive investigations, legal analysis, wrote reports, made recommendations.

● Drafted demand letters, responded to claims, and brought and responded to EEOC charges.

● Mediated employment disputes.

● Created and developed diversity and inclusion initiatives.

● Drafted, edited, and revised employee handbooks, policies, and procedures.

● Created Human Resources departments.

● Grew revenue of solo practice to seven figures in less than three years. PAST EXPERIENCE

Attorney Shareholder Bullivant Houser Bailey

Attorney Shareholder Anderson Hunter Law Firm

EDUCATION

University of Washington School of Law, Juris Doctor,with honors Heritage University, B.A. Sociology,summa cum laude SKILLS

Employment Law Expert, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Medical and Family Leave, Reasonable Accommodation, Discrimination, Retaliation, Sexual Harassment, Hostile Work Environment, Collective Bargaining Agreements, Payroll, Investigations, Drafting and Implementing Policies and Procedures, Compliance, Equal Opportunity Employment, EEOC Charges, Wage & Hour, Attendance, Performance Evaluation, Performance Management, Training, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe Pro, HRIS, Severance, Layoffs, Recruiting, Hiring, Retention, Termination, Attrition, Documentation and Reporting, Personnel Files, Court Procedures, Total Rewards, Compensation, Benefits, Budgeting, Business Administration and Operations, Analysis, Confidentiality, Disputes, Mediation, Discovery, Arbitration, Litigation, Negotiation, Contracts, Non-Compete Agreements, Trade Secrets, Inventions, Claims Settlement, Insurance, Risk Management, Case Management, Communication, Unemployment Benefits and Appeals, Presentations, Remote Work, Coaching and Counseling. EDUCATION

University of Washington School of Law, Juris Doctor,with honors Heritage University, B.A. Sociology,summa cum laude AWARDS, HONORS, COMMUNITY SERVICE

Client Champion, Martindale Hubbell (2019, 2020, 2021) Super Lawyers® Rising Stars (numerous years)

Seattle Met Magazine, Top Woman Attorney (numerous years) Published several legal articles, presentations, and educational training documents related to practice areas. Served on several charitable organizational boards. Providedpro bonolegal services for employment, child custody, and landlord-tenant matters.

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