Melissa Muir, J.D.
HR and Threat Consultant | Senior Threat Management Consultant, Pinkerton
With 25 years of experience as a trusted HR adviser and strategic partner, I am passionate about empowering mission-driven organizations to foster change and create lasting impact.
I am a collaborative and inclusive leader able to see beyond barriers to the realm of possibilities and create opportunities to actualize them. I offer expertise on:
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Employee relations as a way to hold ourselves accountable and build trust
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Talent management as a transition from memorable first impression to lasting commitment
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Organizational development as an ongoing process to make us better
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Policies as living tools to demonstrate our core values in everything we do
My Background
I have served in HR leadership roles with the federal courts and local government in the Seattle area, implementing prevention strategies that foster trust and enhance workplace safety. As a leader with the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) for over 15 years, I have trained thousands globally on building effective partnerships between security, HR, and community stakeholders. I hold an MBA from the University of Washington and a JD from Seattle University School of Law, with expertise in employment law and mediation.
My background includes a deep understanding of people and safety:
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Employee and labor relations
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Crisis communication and incident preparedness and response
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Behavioral threat assessment and management
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Awareness and prevention of harassment, workplace violence, and workplace bullying
People describe me as positive, honest, and approachable. I am a lifelong learner, whether going to law school at night, teaching on the power of words, or creating threat assessment scavenger hunts. I love to walk, swim, explore ideas, and connect with people.
