Elyse Douglas
About Elyse Douglas
Elyse Douglas serves as the Chief People Officer at Woodruff Sawyer, where she has worked since 2020. With a strong background in human resources, she specializes in values and culture building initiatives and has extensive experience in California employment law.
Work at Woodruff Sawyer
Elyse Douglas has served as the Chief People Officer at Woodruff Sawyer since 2020. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the company's human resources strategies and initiatives. Her responsibilities include overseeing HR operations, implementing values and culture-building initiatives, and aligning HR practices with the company's strategic objectives. Douglas's leadership contributes to fostering a positive workplace culture within the organization.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Elyse Douglas held several positions at Restoration Hardware. She worked as Senior Vice President of Human Resources from 2007 to 2008, and previously served as Vice President and Senior Director of Human Resources during her tenure from 2004 to 2007. Her experience at Restoration Hardware involved leading HR strategy for a high-end furnishings retailer with significant revenue. Additionally, she founded Dovetail HR Consulting in 2009, where she provided HR consulting services for various organizations.
Consulting and HR Expertise
Elyse Douglas founded Dovetail HR Consulting in 2009, focusing on developing successful organizations ranging from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies. She specializes in values and culture-building initiatives, advising on legal compliance, performance management, and succession planning. Douglas has extensive experience in California employment law and has conducted investigations related to harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Her approach is characterized by strong relationship building and a commitment to values-driven HR management.
Education and Qualifications
Elyse Douglas earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her educational background, combined with her extensive experience in human resources, equips her with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate complex HR challenges. Douglas's qualifications support her role in advising companies on various HR-related matters and implementing effective HR strategies.
Career Background in Human Resources
Elyse Douglas has a diverse background in human resources, beginning her career as Manager of Human Resources at Telemac from 1994 to 1999. She then transitioned to Restoration Hardware, where she held multiple HR leadership roles. Her career spans over two decades, during which she has developed a strong record in HR management, focusing on relationship building and strategic HR initiatives.