Vanessa Vindel, SHRM-CP, serves as a Human Resources Specialist at Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, focusing on talent acquisition and full cycle recruitment, having successfully recruited and onboarded over 42 employees for 2024. Responsibilities include revising job descriptions, performance evaluation management, strategic planning, compliance, and executing compensation analysis. Prior experience includes administrative roles at Truckee Sanitary District, where Vanessa advanced from Administrative Assistant II to Administrative Specialist, and positions related to customer service and administrative support in various sectors, including floral design and healthcare. Vanessa holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from California State University, Fullerton, a Human Resources Management Certificate from the University of Nevada, Reno, and an Associate of Arts in Communication Studies from Merced Community College District.