Alex Parker served in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Electronic Technician. When he returned to civilian life, he went back to school and then went to work for a large sporting goods retailer. That job wasn’t the best fit for…
Bill Thomason became a graphic designer partly because he loved working with his hands. But after 25 plus years in the industry, he wanted to do something different – that still allowed him the opportunity to create. While doing an…
Giovanna Villavicencio was the victim of company-wide layoff that affected 60% of employees. She decided to begin her job search by applying for jobs online. While searching for jobs, a bilingual administrative opening through TERRA’s Tacoma office caught her eye.…
Ryan Johnson had experience in management and film, but when he found himself looking for work, he wanted to try something different. He enjoyed doing hands-on work, and even had previous experience building guitar amps. Ideally, he was looking for a…
Melinda Wicks had worked for the same company for over 20 years. Sadly, she was laid off and found herself having to find a new job. The job search process felt daunting to her. She attended hiring events and searched…
Christina Bryant has worked with youth programs for over eight years. She recently graduated with a Master's degree in Organizational Behavior and is passionate about helping organizations and nonprofits realize their potential and achieve their missions. When she relocated to Washington…
When Jesse Trujillo first kicked off his professional career, he was just looking to learn some skills – and make some money. He wound up in food service, and his natural leadership ability helped him succeed in the industry. But…
Ismaila Are was an architect in his home country of Nigeria. He helped design schools, churches and residential buildings. But while he enjoyed what he did, and was great at what he did, he decided to leave it all behind.…
Robin Becerra is no stranger to TERRA. She first came to our Everett office in 2011, looking to leverage her 20 plus years of warehouse manufacturing experience into the right fit. She knew that a staffing firm was a great resource…
After serving four years in the United States Marine Corps, Jessica Stehr began searching for a job that was right for her. She worked for a security company for a bit, but didn’t love it. She also worked for an…
For a lot of people, work-life balance isn’t just a perk. It’s a necessity. That’s the reason Jessica Durbrow remained in retail management for years, despite finding success in other roles—including as a recruiter at TERRA! The flexible schedule retail provided her allowed her more time with her family. But then the unthinkable happened. … Continue Reading
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How HR Can Support Building an Effective Communication Strategy
When: August 19, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
