Anthony Ross, MSHRM

Multi-Unit / Multi-State Human Resource Professional at Winn Dixie/Bi Lo Stores

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Summary

Success is achieved through Opportunity... Opportunity is the steps toward Success...

Charismatic professional that creates valued partnerships, great at building relationships and adept at

influencing others. Seasoned and consummate professional with over 26 years of human resources experience

obtained through U.S. military, retail and corporate hospitality sectors. Vast experience is supplemented with a

Graduate Degree in Human Resource Management.

Experience

District Human Resource Generalist at Winn Dixie Stores

January 2012 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Multi-Unit, Multi-State Human Resource professional with oversight of 29 stores complementing 300+

salaried and hourly exempt and non-exempt leaders and over 3000+ team members in Alabama

(Montgomery, Dothan, Auburn, Opeilaka, Phenix City, Tallahassee, Eufaula, Enterprise) and Georgia

(Americus, Columbus, Albany). (Managed responsibilities for 60+ stores and 7000+ exempt and non-exempt

salaried and hourly leaders, department managers and team members.)

Performs as business partner/consultant to District Directors for human resource guidance. Practices include

performance management, corrective action decisions, salary offers/pay negotiation, talent placement for

operational success, training opportunities and other practices to minimize risk management concerns.

Liases with regional staff centrally officed in local operating area on meeting business objectives as resident

expert from an human resource perspective. Partners with Assets Protections on investigations to avoid

organization's exposure to loss, safety and security and other actions to mitigate exposures which negative

impacts organizational climate/business operations.

Plans/executes talent management practices for leadership recruitment, bench strength building, succession

planning, coaching and development and other initiatives focused on establishing a workforce for current and

future success.

Assesses/develops internal candidates for assignment to key positions through career counseling and

development planning. Evaluates organizational culture and provides consulting on change management

initiatives.

Manages employee relations functions from investigation to resolution (progressive discipline to

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termination). Provides consultation to store leadership in managing exempt and non-exempt managers and

team member's performance.

Develops relationships for talent acquisition with local businesses, social media websites, military bases, job

fairs, recruitment events, etc.4

1 recommendation available upon request

Owner/President/Managing Member at Script Ures, LLC

September 2009 - January 2012 (2 years 5 months)

President, Managing Member; (Apopka, Florida) August 2009 - Present

Offers promotional products, photo awards and gifts, sports uniforms, T-Shirts and advertising signage

services. Fundraising, Sports .

• Manages all business practices to include marketing, fiscal operations, branding, strategic operations and all

other day to day processes

• Creates and presents marketing plans geared toward local sporting organizations, businesses, schools,

religious organizations, independent business owners, groups and individuals

• Develops collaborative relationships with competitors and cross-related businesses to offer products for

untapped profitability

• Responsible for completing all associated paperwork and procedures for local, state and governmental

regulatory adherence

• Formulates and facilitates training responsibilities for associated workers

Human Resource Manager - Executive Team Leader at Target Corporation

November 2007 - August 2009 (1 year 10 months)

Executive Team Leader-Human Resource Manager (Orlando, Florida) November 2007- August 2009

• Managed all human resource practices for up to 174 team members and acted as a business consultant to 5

managers

• Analyzed, assessed and implemented action plans useing human resource metrics (turnover, compliance,

payroll, exit interviews, hiring, training, etc.)

• Led employee relations responsibilities (investigations; hotline calls, discrimination, sexual harassment,

theft, absenteeism, etc)

• Managed worker's compensation and LOA processes in partnership with TALX

• Consultant to managers / supervisors on progressive discipline process (coaching, counseling, corrective

action, termination

• Decreased turnover by 42% in first year. Key factors increased by average of 14% on climate survey year

over year

• Managed talent development actions to include succession planning, mentorships, assessments, training,

certifications, etc.

• Directed orientation/onboarding (30/60/90 day), benefits enrollment, policy interpretation and payroll

administration

• Responsible for managing financial performance (P/L) ($12 million dollars annually) using operational

metrics

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• Represented management during unemployment hearings and investigations (DOL, EEOC, OSHA, etc.)

• Drove staffing and recruitment initiatives (events, advertisements, interviews, screening,

orientation/onboarding, etc.)

• Facilitated district-wide leadership training (ethics, performance reviews, leadership, OSHA, harassment,

EEO, etc.)

5 recommendations available upon request

Human Resource Generalist at The Kessler Collection

April 2007 - July 2007 (4 months)

Temporary Assignment - FMLA fill-in

A portfolio of boutique four and five diamond quality properties located in various states employing 1000

employees.

• Assisted Exec. VP in managing corporate human resources for 15 staff / field employees; payroll, benefits,

pay adjustments, bonuses, personnel actions, etc.

• Responsible for benefits enrollment, FMLA, LOA, LTD and STD processes,

• Ensured completion of new-hire paperwork, drug screenings, criminal background checks and associated

paperwork

• Oversaw employee relations practices, performance reviews and updated employee

• Sourced candidates for exempt / non-exempt positions (interviewing, resume screenings, requisitioning,

offer letters, job posts, etc.)

• Updated employee handbooks and led annual performance review process

Human Resource Manager at U.S. Navy

October 2002 - January 2007 (4 years 4 months)

United States Military (U.S. Navy) January 2001 - January 2007

Human Resource Manager - Charleston, South Carolina - NJROTC

• Performed regional human resource functions in support of 132 directors responsible for training and

development of 10,000 students located at 63 sites in two states

• Conducted training for field operational managers (harassment, discrimination, safety, performance reviews,

etc.)

• Consultant to managers for coaching and correction action process for instruction of over 10,000 students

• Managed operational budget totaling $5 million dollars

• Managed employee relations issues, training and development and program administration

Human Resource Generalist at US. Navy

October 2000 - October 2002 (2 years 1 month)

• Directed human resource practices for an 15 employee (information technology) based satellite field

location

• Provided training to employees on a quarterly basis on new policy procedures and practices

• Performed audits of human resource practices for risk management concerns and compliance

• Managed operating budget of $130,000 dollars for vendor services. Saved $15,000 dollars through auditing

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of services

• Facilitated training at conferences for executive level clients and line managers on policies and procedure

interpretation

Human Resource Generalist / HRBP at U.S. Navy

October 1997 - October 2000 (3 years 1 month)

• Performed regional human resource duties for 437 employees located across multi states

• Managed training, talent management and employee relations actions

• Oversaw staffing process as HR Business Partner providing logistical and personnel support to external

clients

• Direct link between liaison officer and employees for policy interpretation and operational support

• Led process for procuring visas, passports, security clearances and other associated processes

• Managed performance reviews, purchase card and travel programs, awards, timecards and payroll/benefits

processes

Skills & Expertise

Benefits Administration

Employee Relations

Budget Management

Recruitment/Retention

Database Administration

Executive Coaching

Profit & Loss Management

Training & Development

Talent Management

Succession Planning

Salary Administration

Orientation/Onboarding

PeopleSoft

Talent Acquisition

Payroll

Employee Training

Interviews

Employee Engagement

Personnel Management

Strategic Planning

Applicant Tracking Systems

Conflict Resolution

Internet Recruiting

Sourcing

Training

Recruiting

Employee Benefits

Onboarding

Career Counseling

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Leadership Development

Program Management

Change Management

Coaching

Hiring

Screening

Policy

Temporary Placement

FMLA

Human Resources

Budgets

Management

Deferred Compensation

Performance Management

Organizational Development

HR Policies

Leadership

P&L Management

Income Statement

Education

Troy University

M.S., Human Resource Management, 2004 - 2006

Troy University

B.S., Human Resource Management, 2002 - 2006

University of Maryland, UMUC

Associates of Arts, Management Studies, 1997 - 2004

Honors and Awards

Various Military awards and decorations earned through wartime and non-wartime years of service.

Interests

Motivational Speaking, Coaching and Developing activities.

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Anthony Ross, MSHRM

Multi-Unit / Multi-State Human Resource Professional at Winn Dixie/Bi Lo Stores

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6 people have recommended Anthony

"Tony is a fair and consistent leader who examines all of the facts needed to make a consice decision. He is

extremely talented in recruiting team members that are valuable assets to the organization as well. Tony is

also a people-driven leader that offers an open door and valuable advice to his team. It has been a pleasure

working with Tony over the past several months and I have learned a lot from him."

Sabrina Yarema, Service Excellence Specialist, Winn Dixie Stores, worked directly with Anthony at

Winn Dixie Stores

"Anthony is a detail-oriented leader. He seeks a complete understanding of the objectives and builds a plan to

meet or exceed them. Anthony brings a positive outlook on a daily basis and commits to overcoming

obstacles. As a HR professional, he demonstrated passion for the discipline and always pursued opportunities

for self-development. Anthony's greatest strength is his ability to establish credibility among a diverse group

of professionals. He is able to position his voice and ideas "at the table" and insert HR in achieving

organizational goals. He creates fun atmospheres but builds accountability into those environments. He is

well organized and multitasks well. His communication and interpersonal skills are solid, too."

Victor Patterson, MBA, Human Resource Business Partner-Stores, Target Corporation, managed

Anthony at Target Corporation

"Anthony is a dedicated, hard working individual who conducts himself with the highest level of integrity. In

the short time we worked together, Anthony displayed exceptional people skills and consistently conducted

himself professionally. He is a team player who contriubuted to the success of a very busy operation.

Anthony would bring value to a company with his vast experiences and knowledge."

Mary Tooles, Store Team Leader, Target, worked directly with Anthony at Target Corporation

"Tony is an excellent communicator. He has a strong understanding of HR policies and procedures. Tony

promotes a team enviornment and attitude to all he encounters."

S. Michele Badie, Executive Team Leader/Manager, Target Corporation, worked directly with Anthony

at Target Corporation

"Anthony was a compassionate human resources manager. He would always make you feel like you had his

undivided attention while at the same time, adhering and supporting Target policies and procedures. He was

always very professional, protecting confidential information and conversations. He would be a great asset to

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any company that needs a driven manager who relates well to his fellow employees."

Peg Haldorson, Guest Service Team Lead, Target Corporation, worked indirectly for Anthony at Target

Corporation

"ANTHONY will be an asset to any business, He is detail orientated, He was a very fair supervisor, and a

hard worker. I totaly enoyed working with him and respected him."

Pat Grant, team member, Target, worked indirectly for Anthony at Target Corporation

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