ROBERT S. O'DELL
**** ****** ***** ** ** . Rochester, MN 55901
*********@*****.***
HUMAN RESOURCES / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / LABOR RELATIONS
Results-focused professional with 11 years of experience in Human
Resources, Management, and Executive level leadership related positions.
Consistent top performer, adept in assessing needs and crafting solutions
that drive operations and organizational objective accomplishment. Skilled
communicator, leader and team builder with excellent client relations
skills. Thrives in a high tempo team-based and goal-oriented environment.
BA in Employment Relations; Master's of Human Resources, and Strategic
Business Management in progress.
-Key Areas of Leadership & Expertise-
Human Resource Instruction, Formulation and Implementation ~ Project
Management ~ Business Development ~ Needs Analysis ~ Teambuilding &
Leadership ~ Recruiting, Training & Mentoring
Negotiations ~ Client Relations & Retention Oral & Written Communications ~
Presentations
Problem Solving ~ Bilingual (English & Spanish)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rochester MN, Public Schools District 535
Assistant Director of Human Resources
. Assist the Executive Director in facilitating and overseeing all topics
Human Resources
. Serve as the Chief Investigating Administrative Officer for Employment
Relations Issues
. Conduct mediation and performance and conduct evaluations
. Composite Risk Management, Security/Safety, Community Integration Officer
UNITED STATES ARMY-Executive Officer
31/A Military Police Commander . June 2011 to Present
. Assist the Commanding Officer in leading the Company in administrative,
and combat readiness
. Create and instruct subordinate leadership developmental programs to
junior Commissioned officers
. Spearhead Company Equal Opportunity Program-Conduct training and
investigation on EEO issues
. Ensure the overall training and education of the unit service members
. Oversee the tactical training of unit members in law enforcement and
physical readiness
. Provide pre-commendation screening and submittal for awards, promotions,
and disciplinary proceedings
. Oversee, approve, and appropriate the unit annual budget
. Conduct investigations, and law enforcement operations
. Serve as Officer in Charge while conducting law enforcement operations
for installation Provost Marshal's office
. Oversee operations of detained/interned individuals in compliance with
DOD regulations
Gander Mountain-PT
Academy Instructor . June 2013 to Present
. Present classes on local, state, and federal, firearms statutes
. Instruct students on the fundamentals of firearm safety, maintenance,
marksmanship
. Serve as a certifying instructor for approval of government recognized
"Concealed Carry" programs
. Public Speaking; group as well as private presentation and instruction
. Conduct academy training ensuring operations per OSHA regulations
ANOVA Furnishings
Human Resource Manager/Safety Officer/Public Relations Representative. June
2012 to May 2013
. Operates in a high speed lean manufacturing environment
. Ensures accurate and timely payment of all exempt and non-exempt
employees
. Conducts weekly management training and development classes on employee
relations and leadership
. Drives company wide communications program, and horizontal organizational
management strategies
. Manages and reports internal and external federal and state audits
. Develops, implements, and trains management on Human Resource policies
and strategies.
. Drives and promotes the ANOVA affirmative action programs as a critical
strategic business objective
. Direct the analyses of employment processes and collaborating with
business HR leaders and Workforce Diversity in developing action oriented
programs to address opportunities/goals.
. Drives Human Resources and systems process improvement for EEO/AAP/Title
VII/ADA/FMLA/NLRB
. Manages and maintains recruitment and employee information in company
HRIMS.
. Ensures organization is in compliance with OSHA regulations, and
mitigates potential safety hazards
. Serves as the Public Relations representative and community outreach
liaison
ORKIN PEST CONTROL
Route Manager . August 2011 to January 2012
. Specialize in Customer Business Development
. Provide superior in home customer service
. Monitor budgeting and weekly inventory use
. Ensure proper services are being rendered per contract purchases
. Manage overall accounts per respective routes and build customer
clientele
. Ensure the proper lawful application of pest management treatments
. Specialize in retention of customer service contracts
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
0121 Personnel Administration/Human Resources . December 2002 to June 2010
. Ensured timely and correct payment and compensation for Marine's, while
verifying all unit members and dependents are enrolled in proper health,
and dental programs, family readiness and social services provisions
. Develop and implement leadership classes for junior Non-commissioned
officers
. Supervised junior ranking Marines in the daily operations, maintenance,
and auditing of individual service records, and personally conduct full
audits on battalion force and operational deployment readiness -
Including, promotion and disciplinary assessments which required
exceptional organization and communication skills
. Recruit, train and manage placement of newly joined unit members through
development and implementation of policies to ensure efficiency and
satisfaction of worker management relations in a fast pace environment
. Investigate, assess, and draft official correspondence to be utilized in
legal, and non-judicial proceedings
. Input Information into the Marine Corps Total Force System, HRIMS
SEARS
Receiving Lead . September 2003 to September 2006
. Oversee the receiving staff in the daily operations of the
warehouse/stock facility
. Ensure proper accountability of projected incoming shipments, outgoing
merchandise
. Address customer service issues
. Ensure all receiving associates are operating in commensurate with OSHA
regulations and company policy
. Prepare received merchandise for retail distribution
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, Minneapolis, MN-In Progress
Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership
LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY, Belleville, IL-In Progress
Masters Degree in Human Resources/Strategic Business Management
Dean's List . GPA 4.0/4.0
UNITED STATES ARMY NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER ACADEMY, Parks, CA; April 2012
Leadership and Personnel Management
Commandant's List Honors
Superior GPA Award
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE, Edwardsville, IL; May 2007
Bachelors Degree in Employment/Labor Relations and Human Resources
Dean's List and "Cum Laude" Honors . GPA 3.5/4.0
SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE POLICE ACADEMY; September 2007
Dean's list Honors
U.S. MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION & HUMAN RESOURCES SCHOOL; June
2003
Computer Skills
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) Publisher, SPSS Data,
Winsock 3270, ADP Enterprise, People Soft, Taleo
Security Clearance
SECRET Security Clearance, Department of Defense-UP AR 380-67 NACLC
200110802
AWARDS / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Awards
Army Achievement Medal-Exemplary Leadership/Management ~ National Defense
Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal ~ Humanitarian Service Medal
Selective Marine Corps Reserve Medal ~ Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M"
Device
Certificate of Commendation-Outstanding Human Resource Performance ~
Meritorious Mast
Meritorious Promotion to Corporal (Non-Commissioned Officer Status) USMCR
Outstanding Physical Fitness Award ~ Direct Commission Officer Selectee
USAR
Martial Arts Instructor-Black Belt, 6 Disciplines
Community Involvement
Class instructor - Mississippi Valley Library District
Provide after school homework assistance to community children
Assist senior citizens in learning necessary contemporary computer program
use