Experience in Action

The following projects highlight work Angie has personally led throughout her career, from developing new programs and improving business practices to managing complex organizational changes. These examples reflect her experience turning ideas into workable solutions and seeing projects through implementation.

Organizational Strategy & Workforce Sustainability

Conceived, developed, and led the implementation of San Juan County's permanent 32-hour workweek, aligning workforce sustainability with governing priorities, budget constraints, and uninterrupted public services. Personally developed the financial and operational strategy, drafted and negotiated the necessary policies and labor agreements, and guided the initiative through approval and implementation. The resulting changes reduced employee turnover by 43%, increased retention by 52%, increased job applications by 85%, and generated nearly $1 million in savings per budget cycle.

HR, Payroll & Systems Coordination

Led multiple HR, payroll, and financial software implementations, coordinating software transitions, data migration, workflow design, and employee training. Restructured general ledgers to better reflect how organizations operated and improve financial reporting. The revised account structures made it easier for leadership to track spending against budgets and understand where resources were being used. Completed five HRIS implementations and developed workflows that connected HR and payroll, strengthened internal controls, and helped teams manage payroll, benefits, and accounting more reliably.

Policy & Personnel Manual Development

Developed comprehensive personnel manuals, organizational policies, and Equal Employment Opportunity Plans (EEOP), incorporating legislative changes and evolving workplace requirements. Created and delivered policy rollout presentations and training for employees and management, translating complex requirements into practical procedures that support consistent decision making, organizational accountability, and effective implementation. Drafted policies for governing board consideration and prepared supporting materials to explain the proposed changes and how they would be put into practice.

Financial Processes & Internal Controls

Led financial operations and handled day to day accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor payments, customer invoicing, and cash receipts. Reconciled bank accounts and general ledger balances, prepared journal entries, and completed month end close. Prepared financial statements, analyzed results against budget, and developed financial reports and presentations for leadership and governing boards. Personally designed and implemented workflows connecting HR and payroll to improve accuracy and accountability. Led the financial activities and processes that resulted in 17 consecutive clean audits by the Washington State Auditor's Office.

Recruitment & Workforce Development

Led public safety recruiting campaigns, including a bus advertising campaign that other organizations across Washington later replicated. Developed annual recruiting event plans to reach candidates for specific public safety roles.

Created mentoring plan templates to identify stretch projects for emerging leaders and pair those assignments with targeted training. Used the templates with her direct reports to help them prepare for greater responsibility. Developed and rolled out training for new supervisors, including guidance on when to involve HR, and delivered presentations to introduce new policies and explain organizationwide policy changes.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Organizational Integration

Implemented the business administration components of mergers, acquisitions, and organizational transitions across public and private organizations. Provided structured, detailed guidance to staff and supported team integration, with hands-on work including vendor setup, employee rehiring, financial statement revisions, policy and benefit plan integration, and coordination of HR, payroll, and financial systems and workflows.