Howard Wade Bycroft
Cellular: 832-***-**** **554 Canyon Falls Boulevard
Home: 936-***-**** Willis, Texas 77318
Email: *********@***.***
Professional Experience
Labor Law and Compliance
. Managed corporate compliance programs in multiple states including the
roll-out of Federal and State regulatory directives.
. Audited daily reports on meal compliance, wages rates, minor
compliance, and health and safety regulations. Implementation
programs to reduce compliance violations by 75% within 3 months.
. Managed the administration and claims for FMLA, ADA, HIPPA, COBRA,
Worker's Compensation and Unemployment (TALX).
Management Training and Development
. Conducted, advised and reported on employee relation, employee
engagement, recruitment and training and development issues for
multiple districts that included
24 stores and 2200 team members.
. Developed and managed the implementation on new employee compensation
and benefit programs.
. Conducted detailed analyses of employee data, assessing and
identifying training and skills deficiencies.
. Training of new Executives in Corporate Business College with 100%
approval rating from students and 100% graduation rate of managers.
. Implemented strategies and trainings for the development of
supervisors in the area of talent management and employee relations,
resulting in a drop of 80% the number of complaints for abuse or
harassment.
Operations
. Managed district operational processes for 12 stores totaling 50
million dollars in volume yearly. Processes included payroll
management, manager training and development, new store openings and
visual merchandising.
. Opened new store location driving sales volume from 2.5 million
projected to 5.0 million within one year.
. Analyzed store and district profit and loss statements to assess
operational efficiency of each business.
. Facilitated district training sessions for store managers on
operational efficiency and visual execution of floor transitions.
Accomplishments
. Awarded Group Community Leader for participation in the organization
and involvement in community activities.
. Recognized for "Speed is Life" award from Group Leadership for
response to Crisis Management situations..
. Recognized by Corporate Labor Relations and Employee Relations
Representative for creating a work environment with a 92% favorability
rating by team members.
Employment History
American Eagle Outfitters 2010 - 2013
General Manager/District HR Resource
Ann Taylor 2008-2010
District Human Resource Manager
Operations Manager
Target 2005 to 2008
Human Resource Business Partner
Business College Coordinator
Clark County School District 2001 to 2005
Director of District Training and Development
District Educator
Education
University of Tulsa College of Law, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Juris Doctor
Law Review - Production Editor
Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Fraternity
Published in the Field of Constitutional Law
University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
President - Future Business Leaders of America
Dean's List
Student Government
Skills
. Capable Team Builder with Creative/Inclusive Management Styles,
Leadership Training and Development, Policy and Procedure Development,
Strategic Mission Planning.
. Detailed knowledge of Employment Laws, Implementation of State and
Federal Compliance Programs.
. Benefits and Compensation Administration, Cost Controls and Benefit
Analysis, Contract Administration.