Kariann Lee

About Kariann Lee

Strong work ethic and experience in human resources, administrative operations, and interpersonal communication and collaboration. Adaptable, approachable, with a growth mindset. Currently employed in government sector. Previously employed at a for-profit, private higher education setting. Grew up working in restaurant environment, which was the foundation of my customer-service approach.I strongly value communication, collaboration, and building cross-cultural and cross-divisional relationships. I am proactive, detail-oriented, self-motivated, intuitive, and trustworthy. I take great care for efficiency, integrity, and excellence in my tasks and projects. I am an independent thinker as well as collaborative problem solver.I have a wide variety of experience in various roles and can adapt to any situation or environment. My philosophy of helping is to assist others to reach their goals and find options that best fit them and their definition of success with a strong emphasis toward navigating and dismantling unjust systems and structures.According to the Myers-Brigg Personality Test: ISFJI graduated in May 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in International Political Economy with emphases in Global Development Studies and Asian Studies and a minor in Religious Studies from the University of Puget Sound. I graduated in May 2019 with a Master of Education and Counseling (M.Ed), emphasis in clinical mental health, degree from the University of Puget Sound.I traveled abroad in Asia for nine consecutive months in August 2011-May 2012 as an undergraduate student studying abroad, in addition to other travel experience.

Experience

1. Training Coordinator

   Pierce County

   Jun 2024 — Present

   Administer, monitor, and coordinate centralized County-wide training for 3600 employeesPlan and coordinate annual employee recognition banquet with max 600 guests, collaborating across departments to achieve successFacilitate and schedule 36 Regular Hire New Employee Orientations, as well as 13 Temporary New Employee Orientations, and 2 trainings regarding employees’ benefits of protected leaveTransition New Employee Orientation from virtual to in-person format, collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure a seamless processManage the County’s Mentorship Program and Leadership Development Certification ProgramServe as the primary liaison for 6 external vendor trainers, offering technical assistance pre, during, and post-trainingMaintain 3600 County employees’ records of attendance of training and development activities through the County’s Learning Management System, WorkdayAct as first point of contact to assist with troubleshooting for Workday learning-related circumstances for any customerCollaborate with Communications partner to utilize software programs such as Staffbase to create County-wide email messages to promote and advertise training opportunities

Education

• University of Puget Sound

  Master of Education

• University of Puget Sound

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Political Economy

  2009 — 2013

• University of Puget Sound

  Bachelor of Arts

Skills

• Communication Skills
• Student Affairs
• Student Development
• Passion for Helping Others
• Event Planning
• Educational Leadership
• Higher Education
• People-Oriented
• Mentoring
• Customer Service
• Community Outreach
• Academic Advising
• Time Management
• Fundraising
• Communication
• Dependable Team Player