Objective: 

A management position in the area of Human Resources where my abilities and experience can positively impact company performance and profits.

Summary:

 Human resource management executive with a proven success record in recruiting, training / development, performance review, compensation / benefits, employee relations, policies / procedures and organizational development.

Professional

Experience: Confidential, Houston, Texas (2006 – 2009) owned and operated by 
Confidential, (3-14-09 to Present) and previously by The Finger Furniture Company
Director of Human Resources and Recruiting
Responsible for total company Human Resource management including recruiting and hiring of both hourly and salaried employees, employee relations, policy and procedure creation and administration, new store opening /store closing, performance appraisal processes, analysis and reporting as well as payroll and benefits support.

• Recruited and hired in excess of 1250 employees in a 14 month period including the staff for 5 new stores, a three shift Distribution Center and a DOT regulated Delivery Team while maintaining staff in existing facilities
• Successfully launched a total company revised compensation package as well as the revision of the Sales Associates “On-Boarding” program and related compensation.
• Established an employee annual performance accountability and appraisal process
• Revised company policies and procedures including the company handbook
• Successfully administered employee relations issues to resolution including – associates progressive counseling, reduction in force, terminations, unemployment claims, EEOC investigations / responses and litigations in partnership with company legal counsel.

Confidential Houston, Texas
Senior Account Executive – Sales Promotions (2001- 2006)
Managed the Advertising and Sales Promotion processes for all Missy, Juniors, Kids and Cosmetics merchandise areas. Coordinated the execution of Storewide Newspaper, Special Publication and Direct Mail Advertising

• Successfully planned and facilitated a $24MM annual advertising campaign for assigned areas.
• Significantly increased sales by challenging for best prices, ad content, attention to competition and utilization of the most effective media types.
• Increased Coop collection by providing the merchant organization with vendor media selling packets, multi–cultural media options and advertising effectiveness analysis.
• Led Advertising Production Team by interpreting merchant and vendor objectives then executing projects to achieve desired results.
• Trained and developed direct reports to advancement and additional responsibility.

Director Human Resources, Confidential,, Houston, Texas (1998-2001)
Managed the Human Resource functions for a 1,400,000 square foot facility as well as the Denver Satellite location. Fulfilled recruiting, hiring, training, building morale, safety and housekeeping requirements

• Achieved facility annual hiring objectives of up to 1,500, on call and base staff positions
• Improved building management skills by providing quarterly training and development opportunities for both Executive and Hourly Supervision.
• Developed and executed an annual plan for Inventory and Safety awareness by sponsoring training programs and building motivational activities including: contests, parades, raffles, etc.
• Trained and developed direct reports to advance to Store Human Resource Management positions.

Group Manager Executive Placement, Confidential, (1993-1998)
Responsible for the recruiting, placement and performance counseling for all Foley’s Corporate Support Executives as well as Store Management positions including Human Resources, Operations, Visual and Loss Prevention.

• Upgraded quality of executive placement by development of internal bench and expanding external search.
• Researched, proposed, organized and administered significant division restructures to improve area performance.
• Provided coaching and counseling through warning process administration leading to performance improvement or appropriate separation.
• Successfully re-aligned job levels, wage grades and bonus eligibility through preparation and presentation of job responsibility proposals to management.

Operations and Human Resources Manager, Confidential, (1992-1993)
Managed the Operational and Human Resource functions for a 250,000 square foot store with an annual volume of approximately $28.5MM

• Recruited, hired, trained and scheduled hourly associates to maintain optimum store coverage and drive sales.
• Achieved store customer service objectives by providing training, recognition and rewards for excellent service.
• Managed receiving, shipping, housekeeping and building maintenance processes in order to provide a customer friendly environment.
• Successfully planned and managed store operating budgets to meet objectives.

Other Positions held within Foley’s include:

• Manager Corporate Compensation
• Assistant Store Manager of Operations
• Store Merchandise Analyst
• Assistant Buyer

Education: BA

Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office software, as well as payroll software systems including Paychex, ADP and Abra.