Dynamic operations specialist with management experience in human resources, talent management/recruiting, and asset protection. Skilled in talent acquisition, compliance, and process/performance management. Looking to produce impactful results and support improvement within an organizations processes and systems.
Current Whereabouts:
Organizational Affiliations: D.A.D. Initiative Non-Profit, Secretary-Board of Directors, Organization that focuses on preparing children for a successful future by engaging students, families, and the communities they are a part of with quality programs, interactions, and experiences
Life & Professional Aspirations:
Professional Aspiration: To produce impactful results and support improvement within an organizations processes and systems.
Indiana University Football team captain and Corby Davis outstanding senior award recipient.
Most Memorable Moment:
Carrying my college coach off of the field his last game with a victory over Purdue.
Experience
I currently work with City Gear
as Regional Asset Protection Manager
I have 23 years of experience working in the
Human Resources industry.
Regional Asset Protection Manager |
HIBBETT/CITY GEAR
From February 2021 to August 2024 • 3 year(s)
Achievements: Successfully maintained an average company goal of -.70% or below over regions covered, Certificate of Interview/Interrogation Techniques completed
Managed asset protection duties and responsibilities for 60+ City Gear locations
Assisted in protecting assets, people, brand, merchandise, profitability, and property
Reduced preventable loss by conducting specific investigations, reviewing exception reports, training store associates, conducting inventory counts, and completing shrinkage control ratings
Worked diligently to meet organization and asset protection goals which included achieving the companys set shrink goal for assigned region, EBIT, and comp sales goals
Actively collaborated with business partners within Store Operations, Store Management, Asset Protection Department, and Human Resources to carry out Asset Protection initiatives and goals including all areas that may be defined as retail loss and within company safety objectives
Regional Recruiter|
CITY GEAR
From February 2019 to February 2021 • 2 year(s)
Achievements: Maintained lowest regional turnover percentage within the company
Managed recruiting duties and responsibilities for 60+ City Gear locations
Managed the full cycle recruiting process to meet various staffing goals across all levels within multiple business units
Participated in the workforce planning process and identified staff vacancies to recruit, interview and select applications
Monitored hiring requisitions throughout the year to ensure alignment with budgeting positions for the fiscal year
Partnered with hiring managers to anticipate and meet the evolving needs to deliver the best talent for the requisition
Human Resources Manager |
HIBBETT/CITY GEAR
From February 2019 to February 2021 • 2 year(s)
Achievements: Successfully completed new employee training manuals/programs and implement the succession planning process within the company
Managed human resources duties and responsibilities for 175+ City Gear locations
Supported and worked closely with the business providing hands-on and strategic input, insight, and advice on people-related issues: talent management, employee relations, coaching/development, compensation, and conflict management
Played an essential role in establishing and driving HR programs/talent initiatives forward within assigned area, while ensuring they were aligned with the company's business objectives
Aligned the Human Resources Talent Agenda to the divisional operational agenda
Career Services Advisor|
MIAMI-JACOBS CAREER COLLEGE
From September 2014 to June 2015 • 1 year(s)
Achievements: Directly impacted the campus student placement percentage taking it from 33.5% to 72.2%, and exceeding company standards, over a five-month period, Certificate of Professional Development completed
Promoted job opportunities for students/graduates
Advised students regarding career search and conducted career services training
Participated in networking programs designed to promote jobs and placements
Instructed career management courses focusing on professional development
Admissions Representative|
MIAMI-JACOBS CAREER COLLEGE
From September 2013 to May 2014 • 1 year(s)
Achievements: Star of the Week received, generating three applications, three referrals, and three enrollments
Interviewed, conducted tours, and guided potential students for possible enrollment
Answered/made inquiry calls from/to potential students and set appointments
Established a relationship with the candidates by probing and listening
Demonstrated the value of an education and training
Admissions Officer|
STRAYER UNIVERSITY
From September 2012 to June 2013 • 1 year(s)
Adhered to University policies and federal, state, and accrediting agency rules
Set up face to face and/or phone interview appointments and conducted campus tours as appropriate
Made a outbound calls to leads and effectively responded to all prospective student inquiries
Interviewed students to determine their educational background and future goals
Enrolled new students and ensure appropriate basis of admission is obtained
Partnered with other departments as necessary to finalize enrollment process
Admissions Representative|
KAPLAN COLLEGE
From June 2011 to August 2012 • 1 year(s)
Achievements: Two-time Golden Eagle Award Recipient, Five-time Silver Eagle Award Recipient
Utilized a proprietary and consultative communication method when working with students
Worked with other departments to ensure a positive work environment
Helped and consulted with prospective students on the benefits of education
Generated personally developed inquiries and referrals
Participated in campus events such as open houses, orientations, and career days
Actively participated in training development as needed both in a group and individually
Appropriately represented the campus and uphold company values
Training Manager/Store Manager|
DEVEROES
From August 2005 to June 2011 • 6 year(s)
Achievements: Audit Incentive Award, Rookie Manager Of The Year, Outstanding Dollar Gain-Over +$100,000, 2006 #1 Dollar Gain during tenure
Successfully managed staff of 20 employees or less
Recruited/trained new and existing store management employees following training curriculum
Consistently monitored shrink control, ordering, and merchandising
Projected a positive image to employees and customers
Assisted in the creation, development, and delivery of training presentations
Sales Representative|
MONARCH BEVERAGE COMPANY, INC.
From June 2001 to August 2005 • 4 year(s)
Achievements: Outstanding Sales Representative-Beer Division
Made sales presentations to address pricing/promotions and profitability with customers
Described new/seasonal products; provides product samples when appropriate
Completed order requests; consults with clients in determining the amounts/types of products
Facilitated deliveries to accounts as necessary
Completed sales reports used for draft recaps, calculating profit, and/or tracking distribution
