Melissa Damstrom

About Melissa Damstrom

As an accomplished HR and Privacy professional with multiple industry certifications, I\'ve had the pleasure of working with Microsoft, College Success Foundation, and several additional for-profit and non-profit organizations throughout my career to date - which have provided me with an extensive grounding in \"people operations\" and how to best configure internal operational systems/policies to support strategic business objectives.I have over 5 years of experience in the area of data privacy and security, securing several cutting-edge certifications (CIPP-US, CIPP-E, CIPM, FIP) and leading multiple projects focusing on increasing organizational compliance with GDPR and other emerging regulatory standards. These roles have required great strengths in navigating up, down, and across organizational boundaries in order to analyze - and improve - records management and transactional systems from the standpoint of privacy, risk management, and legal compliance.A quick synopsis of the credentials I offer includes:• 10+ recent years of Human Resources Leadership and HR Business Partner expertise• Extensive knowledge and certification in cutting-edge labor law and data privacy regulations • Demonstrated strengths in Risk Assessment, Risk Analysis, Mitigation & Privacy Reviews/Investigations• Exceptional judgment and ability to balance employee concerns with competing business priorities • HRIS system configuration, as well as the use of workforce analytics, KPIs, and performance metrics to support key strategic decisions• Project management and the coordination of complex high-profile programs and initiatives• A diplomatic communication style and an ability to handle sensitive/confidential data in appropriate fashion • Extensive experience employee training, learning, development, and policy enforcementOpen to all relevant conversations and contacts at melissa.damstrom @ outlook.com!

Experience

1. Privacy Program Manager, Privacy & Regulatory Affairs, Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (Cela)

   Microsoft

   Apr 2023 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

   As a Privacy Program Manager in the CELA Privacy and Regulatory Affairs, I get work with a great group of people who focus on driving Microsoft\'s commitment to privacy across all Microsoft products and services.

Education

• Seattle University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Skills

• Onboarding
• Organizational Development
• Recruiting
• Fmla
• Internal Auditing
• Process Improvement
• Leave Administration
• Benefits Administration
• Customer Service
• Human Resources
• Legal Compliance
• Internal Audit
• Compensation Review
• Event Planning
• Project Management
• Employee Relations
• Management
• New Hire Orientations
• Public Speaking
• Training
• Program Management
• Leadership
• HR Policies