OUR STORY
HR that's personal,
because business is personal.
Based in Gig Harbor, WA, Tradewind Consulting was founded on a simple belief: small businesses deserve the same quality of HR support that Fortune 500s have — without the overhead.
"People first. Always."
MEET TAYLOR
Founder &
Principal Consultant
Taylor brings over fifteen years of HR leadership experience across industries including hospitality, healthcare, finance, and real estate. After years inside large organizations, she launched Tradewind to bring that same expertise directly to the small and mid-sized business owners who need it most.
Based in Gig Harbor, WA, Taylor understands the rhythms of Pacific Northwest business — the relationship-driven culture, the evolving state employment landscape, and the specific challenges of growing a team in a tight-knit community
SHRM-CP CERTIFIED
WA EMPLOYMENT LAW
HR STRATEGY
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
WHAT WE STAND FOR
The values that
guide every engagement.
Unfiltered
We don't bury the truth in HR-speak or hedge to cover ourselves. If something's risky, we say so. If it's fine, we say that too.
Owner Autonomy
We advise on risk and options. We don't dictate decisions. The business stays yours to run. Our job is making sure you choose with all the information.
People Advising People
HR done right is a relationship, not a rulebook. You get a person who knows your name and your business, not a policy handed down from a faceless department.
Operational Empathy
HR exists to serve the business, not slow it down. We weigh every recommendation against what it costs you in time, money, and momentum, not just legal risk, because HR should move your business forward, not stall it.
BACKGROUND & EXPERTISE
Built on real experience.
Certifications & Education
SHRM-CP - Society for Human Resource Management
B. S. Business Administration, Minor - Hospitality Management
Industry Experience
Healthcare & medical practices
Professional & financial services
Hospitality
Nonprofit & community organizations
Real Estate
