Project Manager Human Resources

ARLIE BARRETT PARIS

*** ********** **** 615-***-****

Lebanon, TN 37090 *****@***.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in Human Resources, People Development and/or Project Management using

skills gained from a diverse industry background in employee relations and retention, training and

development, performance management, selection and recruiting, project implementation and

management and organizational communication.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrates progressive knowledge, experience and industry diversification in the areas of human

resources, training and development and recruiting. Possesses skills in developing and implementing

systems and initiatives resulting in high employee performance and retention. A results oriented, team

player focused on being a strategic contributor in a people oriented company.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Granville Homes, Inc. 11/2008 – 2/2012

Fresno, CA

Human Resources Manager, Office & Project Manager

Selected Accomplishments:

• Managed the benefit administration, recruiting, on boarding, training and development for over

one hundred employees in multiple divisions including the company’s non profit organization

American Medical Overseas Relief;

• Ensured organizational compliance with all state and federal laws related to personnel and their

employment by writing and administering policies and conducting ongoing training for employees

and management;

• Designed and implemented procedures for handling employee relations to include performance

management, counseling and terminations;

• Managed the office administration including supervision of three employees, new telephone

system training and reception desk etiquette, office equipment and supply selection,procurement

and maintenance, and budget administration; and

• Interim manager for the warranty/customer care department supporting over five thousand

homes to include managing three customer service representatives and two field technicians,

handling high profile homeowner cases, overseeing the rewrite of the new homeowner manual

and introducing new processes and procedures for improving customer service; and

• Project Manager for the company’s information technology be (network and computer hardware,

software and telephone system) including working with third party vendors, contract

negotiations, budget management, new project implementation and ongoing support and daily

trouble shooting.

Tahoe Joe’s Famous Steakhouse (Subsidiary Buffets, Inc.) 5/2006 – 11/2008

Fresno, CA

Director of Human Resources & Training

Selected Accomplishments:

• Actively involved in the human resource and training and development initiatives for employees

and management for eleven restaurants and the corporate office;

• Performed all employee relations duties including conducting investigations, employee

counseling and action planning, discipline and/or termination;

• Developed and implemented a performance management system to include job descriptions,

performance appraisals, compensation matrix and on going development tools;

• Designed and implemented the “Get to Know Joe” program for new and existing managers to

develop a broader understanding of company culture and expectations;

• Designed, produced and implemented a modular training program for new managers targeting

individual skill and prior experience; and

• Directed the training and human resource design and implementation for two new restaurant

openings.

ARLIE BARRETT PARIS

Avado Brands, Inc. 11/1989 – 12/2005

Madison, GA

Director of Training - Don Pablo’s and Hops (Divisions of Avado Brands, Inc.)

Selected Accomplishments:

• Directed the training and development for employees and managers at 120 restaurants in fifteen

states;

• Managed a team of five regional training managers; and

• Managed a 1 M department budget ensuring all dollars invested were measured to justify the

financial investment in training and development.

Director of Training - Hops Bar & Grill

Selected Accomplishments:

• Developed and implemented field based training systems to support management and employee

training for thirty restaurants executed by regional training managers;

• Directed all training programs and processes for a new restaurant concept including system and

process design, development and implementation, employee training and management

development; and

• Designed and executed four day university program for new restaurant managers.

Director of Training Development & Design - Don Pablo’s Mexican Kitchen

Selected Accomplishments:

• Developed and implemented a proprietary training system for 120 restaurants to train and

develop measurable business initiatives for employees and managers;

• Developed and implemented programs and systems for new concept test restaurant; and

• Designed and developed training materials for a system-wide menu change to include manuals

and tools for all levels of the organization.

Director of Human Resources & Training Canyon Cafe (Division of Avado Brands, Inc.)

Selected Accomplishments:

• Maintained over 85% retention rate for recruited management candidates;

• Developed and implemented formalized training programs for 22 restaurants to include hourly

employees and management;

• Performed all employee relations duties including conducting investigations, employee

counseling and action planning, discipline and/or termination;

• Developed, implemented and led the ongoing evolution of a modular training system for new

managers; and

• Directed all training and human resource efforts for a new restaurant opening.

Director of Training and Development Avado Brands, Inc.

Selected Accomplishments:

• Directed the employee and management development programs for over one hundred

personnel at the corporate office;

• Supported the training and development efforts for five company owned brands in partnership

with members of the executive team and multiple corporate departments in four states; and

• Managed the annual succession planning process for the enterprise to include establishing

development plans for the top one hundred performers in the enterprise.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

National Lewis University Wheeling, IL

BS Management.

University of Georgia

Certificate in Human Resources Development Athens, GA

Human Resources Certificate Institute

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) - 2002 - 2005

*Currently preparing to take the SPHR exam in June 2012

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