Jason Rogers, MA 903-***-****

Seattle, Washington acflz5@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Experienced Executive specializing in Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness with a proven track record

of building and sustaining effective teams. Bringing over 10 years of progressive Executive and Sr. Level

experience. Skilled in strategic human resources planning, organizational management, and building effective

teams. Specific areas of expertise include:

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Leadership Development Strategic Planning

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Talent Management / Recruiting Legal Compliance

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Project Management Diversity Management

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Employee Relations Facilitator/ Training

EDUCATION

Ashford University

Masters Degree - Organizational Management, GPA: 4.0

Texas A&M University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Manager of Human Resources 01/2014 –

Present

Mars Hill Church Seattle,

WA

Provide HR leadership for Mars Hill 16 locations, 5 states, and 15,000 associates. Reporting to the CFO,

responsible for strategic and tactical HR initiatives, HR Policy, Safety and Compliance and direction for

multiple sites. Provide oversight for all HR processes including: Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Compensation,

Benefits, and Employee Relations.

• 30 percent cost saving through streamlining HR processes and restructuring HR operation

• Realigned and restructured employment strategy to fix a 4.2 Million dollar budget deficit for a 30

million dollar budget.

• HR Business Partner to 16 locations including Central Support Offices, servicing 150+ employees

• Strategic implementation of processes: OD, Talent Management, Performance, Training, etc.

• Conduct trainings for Directors, Sr. Managers, Managers, Supervisors, and Staff.

Human Resources Manager/Consultant 03/2008 –

01/2014

The Right Talent Inc. Southern Region – LA, AR, TX, NM, AZ, CO,

UT

Responsible for creating new and relevant relationships with in-demand employers. Manages TRT’s relationship with

companies such as Turner Industries and government agencies such as the Department of Justice.

www.TheRightTalent.org

Increased contract sales by 25%

Coach and counsel managers and supervisors

Reduced turnover by improving recruiting and on-boarding process

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Strategically positioned TRT as the area consultant of choice

Established key employer relations with top area companies

Consults with the company on non-profit development and grant funding

Executive Director 03/2012 –

09/2013

Ralph Rodgers Academy School of Excellence Paris,

Texas

Led all aspects of the organization ensuring successful development and implementation of all programs.

Responsible for all aspects of human resources.

Successfully wrote and received $30,000 staffing grant for summer employment program

Led school to receiving the States highest honor as a “Texas Rising Star” provider

Successfully implemented the academy’s After-school and Summer Programs.

Provided in-depth research, selection and implementation of training program and classroom core curriculum

Developed community outreach strategy

Maintained 100% compliance rating with external audits

Lead Regional Coordinator 7/2011-

3/2012

Capacity Builders Inc. Farmington,

NM

Regional Manager charged with 8 month assignment to develop business plan and manage all incoming grants and

management of 9 different locations across the states of New Mexico and Arizona. Tasked with the management of a

$5,000,000 initiative across 16,000 acres of Navajo Nation reservation territory.

Reporting directly to CEO, led 8 direct reports

Organizational Development, securing over $2,000,000 in new funds in less than 6 months.

Management of P&L / Budget / Operations of all 9 locations

Employee Classification and Compensation

Sourced and recruited over 1000 student participants into grant funded initiative

Ensured successful OMB (United States Office of Management and Budget) compliance

Ensured successful OAH (United States Office of Adolescent Health) compliance

Spokesperson for the organization (presentations, speeches, speaking engagements. Etc…)

Project Coordinator 7/2010

-7/2011

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, The National Children’s Study Paris,

Texas

Lead project coordinator charged with conducting sound and ethical research for the local level of the

largest and most comprehensive long-term study of children’s health ever conducted in the U.S.

Coordinates the engagement and enrollment of 1000+ patient participants into the National Children’s

Study over the next four to five years.

Facilitated the conducting of ethical scientific research

Realigned vendor selection process resulting in significant savings

Led recruitment of multi-cultural and racially diverse patient participants

Developed County wide marketing strategy

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Ensured HIPPA (Health Information Patient Privacy Act) and FISMA (Federal Information Security

Management Act) compliance

Coordinated weekly correspondence with the National Institute of Health (NIH)

City of Paris Paris,

Texas

City Council Representative 05/2010 –

7/2011

Represented one of the largest Districts in Paris, Texas in a two year term. Voted in by the residents of Paris to serve as a

City Council member. Beating out the incumbent with 74% of the vote.

35 Million Dollar Budget Oversight

Realigned mandatory training requirements for all city employees to include Diversity Training

Created and Passed landmark policies

Led the effort in revising City’s policy on racial harassment.

Assisted in governing the City of Paris regarding systemic issues

Labor Relations, Contract Negotiations

Created and enforced city ordinances

Provided executive council to City Manager and City Attorney for overall direction of the City of Paris

(i.e., Economic Development, Infrastructure improvements, etc…)

Human Resources Manager 11/2008 –

7/2010

Ralph Rodgers Academy ~ School of Excellence Paris,

Texas

Leading 4 direct reports and 12 indirect reports, responsible for all aspects of Human Resources

Conducted weekly, monthly and bi-annual performance evaluations

Recruitment and Selection

Conferred with teaching staff regarding child's behavioral and/or learning problems, and recommended methods

of modifying inappropriate behavior and encouraging learning experiences.

Reviewed and evaluated facility activities to ensure conformance to state and local regulations.

Investigates and responds to all customer and employee allegations

Assisted in the development of interview process and interviewed and hired staff

Successfully implemented the 21st century teaching model, resulting in strategically prioritizing teaching plans.

Coordinated the staffing of Abekka teaching curriculum

President Paris, Texas

Club Soldier 4/2006 – 11/2008

Founder and leader of a not-for-profit workforce development organization servicing At-Risk / Underprivileged Youth.

Working with 5 direct reports, identified key employers like Campbell Soup Company, Texas Workforce Centers, TCIM,

We-Pack, Wal-Mart, We-Build Construction, Sara Lee, and conducted trainings in order to match candidates with

openings.

• Trained and developed over 200 at risk candidates in requisite skills within six months.

• Club Soldier became the number two sourcing company of talent for production jobs at Campbell Soup

Company (Food Production and Manufacturing Plant).

Provided Training and Leadership Development for over 200 participants per year

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Developed core training curriculum for job seekers

Customized On-Boarding Process for specific employers

Specialized with matching potential employees with the right employer

Researched and Identified New Grant Opportunities

Identified At-Risk Youth (pregnant, parenting, no High School Diploma or GED, disabled, reading

or writing deficiency, low income, etc.…) for special parts of program

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Grants Management Training – The Performance Institute Washington D.C.

Cultural Awareness Training Austin, Texas

Focus on Fidelity Training Denver, Colorado

Certified Facilitator – WYMAN Fort Defiance, Arizona

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

City Council Representative

City of Paris Representative to the White House

Boys and Girls Club Executive Board – Farmington, NM

Maternal Child Health Board – Farmington, NM

CASA for Kids Executive Board – Paris, Texas

Lamar County Head Start Advisory Council

Leadership Lamar County

Member of the Planning and Zoning Commission

Member of the Health Board

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