Melinda Barnes
Small Business Owner- Strategic People Partner & Communications Practitioner with a passion for Consulting, Employee Relations, Talent Management, OD & Training and providing a memorable Employee Experience!
- Role
- Owner- HR, Communications Consultant at Barn & Field, Llc
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Melinda Barnes
A Senior HR (People + Culture) and Communications Professional with 15+ years\' experience…
Experience
Owner- HR, Communications Consultant
Dec 2013 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Co-owner of Barn & Field: Private Chef, Nutrition & Wellness, B&F Kitchen and Bakery at Swanson’s Nursery (20••••21), B&F Events & Catering; a small local business for 10+ years-> Achieved partnership via grant with UW Medicine Gastroenterology department, developing a quarterly cooking program for physicians to support patients needing specialty diets. Here, I created all physician education materials for the program including packets and step-by-step instructions. Oversee marketing and website design (part-time). In recent years with B&F Kitchen and Bakery I managed recruitment for cafe staff along with employee relations, people & culture programs, customer relations, vendor relations and payroll. Navigated small business ownership during the pandemic and negotiated partnership with DIVA Espresso to supply product to 7 locations. After reorganizing, adapting and innovation we sold the cafe in 2021 to direct our focus to nutritious chef services.
Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa
One Year Student Exchange Program, Sociology
2004 — 2005
University of Washington
Bachelor's Degree, Sociology, Nursing & Health Sciences
2002 — 2006
Cornell University
Masters Certification in Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Services
2010 — 2012
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