Theresa Elliot-Cheslek
Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer at Washington State University
Washington State University•Pullman, Washington, United States
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Highly effective human resource professional. Proven track record in the hospitality industry and public organizations. Demonstrated skill in creating professional HR business partners and HR teams with an emphasis on providing excellent customer service. Over eighteen years of progressive higher education human resources experience with Washington State University. Proud member of the College and University Professional Association – Human Resources (CUPA-HR) serving on the CUPA-HR Western Region Board since 2015 and as Chair 2017-18. WA-CUPA-HR board member since 2012, serving as secretary 2013-15 and President 2017-18. A Senior Professional in Human Resources with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources with the HR Certification Institute.
Career Timeline
- Washington State UniversityCurrentSep 1999–Present· 27 yrs 1 mo
- Chief Human Resource Officer and Vice PresidentCurrent2020–Present
- Chief Human Resources OfficerJul 2013–Oct 2026
- Director Human Resource ServicesMay 2008–Jun 2013
- Associate Director Human Resource Services2006–Apr 2008
- Assistant Director, Human ResourcesNov 2004–Dec 2005
- Manager, Employee RelationsAug 2002–Nov 2004
- Employee Relations SpecialistOct 2001–Aug 2002
- Compensation Specialist2001–Oct 2001
- Consultant, Human ResourcesSep 1999–2001
- 1994–Sep 1999· 5 yrs 8 mos
- Specialist, Human ResourcesMay 1994–Sep 1999
- Human Resources Clerk1994–May 1994
- Sep 1992–Dec 1992· 3 mos
- Administrator, Human ResourcesSep 1992–Dec 1992
- Mar 1990–Apr 1992· 2 yrs 1 mo
- Various RolesMar 1990–Apr 1992
- Apr 1988–Mar 1990· 1 yr 11 mos
- Director, Human ResourcesApr 1989–Mar 1990
- Employment ManagerApr 1988–Mar 1989
- Oct 1986–Mar 1988· 1 yr 5 mos
- Manager and Area SupervisorOct 1986–Mar 1988
- Sep 1982–Oct 1986· 4 yrs 1 mo
- Manager, Food and BeverageSep 1982–Oct 1986
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Public Policy/Sociology
Washington State University
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
University of Cincinnati
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
University of Memphis