Kevin Blum

About Kevin Blum

As a Painter, a lot goes into the painting before the paint even hits the canvas. An idea must have formed, materials must be laid out and the canvas must be blank. Then begins the action itself, the painting, and that’s where I take a seat: as the Painter. What intrigued me about both painting and HR was its work behind the scenes (or studio) and letting others (or the painting) be in the spotlight. People are at the heart of any business and are full of wonderful surprises. Like an artist that thinks up an impossible collage of shapes and lines, I bring unique and ultra-creative solutions to problems that enable people to be their best. In order to bring depth to a painting, a wide diversity of colors is essential. I’m passionate about bringing together different teams to create a palate that will transform a blank canvas into a masterpiece. Through all of this, I’m my own worst critic. I never am satisfied with the status-quo, continuously challenging myself to be better than yesterday. I’m a leader that inquires, innovates, and inspires.I’m a big picture person who focuses on the long game. Strategy, priorities, and long-term impacts keep me up at night. But I’m also comfortable rolling up my sleeves, getting into the detail and perhaps walking away with a little paint on myself.I’m often known for being an influential business leader that just so happens to work in HR. I can setup my easel almost anywhere, being a trusted advisor and resource for all levels in the organization.Like an artist’s hand to his brush, I bring a human touch to numbers and processes…often conceptualizing a creative, sometimes crazy, idea into reality. Specialties: Employer Branding & Talent AcquisitionLeadership developmentEmployee Relations & CoachingCulture & EngagementTotal Rewards, benefits & compensationTalent Development, Training, team building & career developmentPerformance, goal-setting, rewards & recognitionRisk Management, succession planning & change managementHR Technology & implementations Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)Mergers & AcquisitionsOrganizational DevelopmentWorkforce Management (WFM)HR Application of AI, LLM & GPT modelsStrategic planning, budgeting & P&L

Experience

1. Vice President Human Resources

   Precision Door Service

   May 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   As the Vice President of Human Resources, I play a critical role in advising and partnering with business leaders to develop and implement people strategies, foster a people-first and inclusive culture, and guide organizational change. For 2025 our team is focused on building enterprise value by:• Expanding HR capabilities in areas such as talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance and succession management and training & talent development to name a few.• Scaling HR operations to support organizational growth and future mergers and acquisitions.• Designing and managing compensation, benefits, and recognition programs in partnership with leadership and finance.• Implementing diversity, inclusion, and change management strategies across the company.• Championing an empowered, decentralized organizational structure that values open communication and employee autonomy.

Education

• Washington State University

  BA, Business Management

• Eastern Washington University

  BA, Human Resource Management

Skills

• Project Management
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Employee Engagement
• Workforce Management
• Gamification
• Business Case Design
• Team Leadership
• Labor Relations
• Sourcing
• Targeted Selection Interviewing
• Performance Reviews
• College Recruiting
• Performance Management
• Organizational Development
• Employer Branding
• Onboarding
• Social Media Marketing
• Contract Negotiation
• Human Resources
• Talent Acquisition
• Microsoft Office
• Lawson Hris
• Legal Compliance
• Employee Benefits
• Facebook
• Peoplesoft
• Emotional Intelligence
• Ultipro
• Behavioral Interviewing
• Full-Life Cycle Recruiting
• 360 Feedback
• Retention Strategies
• Orientation Programs
• Recruiting
• Professional Network
• Ceridian
• Authoria
• Boolean Logic
• Employee Value Proposition
• Kronos