Human Resources Manager

Dana Hofseth, SPHR - Human Resources Professional

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Escondido, CA 92026 760-***-****

Summary of Qualifications:

Process-driven executive with over 20 years of experience, expertise, and

proven leadership in Human Resources and Business Management. Demonstrated

commitment to dynamic expertise, service excellence, and uncompromising

integrity. Excellent communicator, a driver of positive culture, and

highly regarded by peers, subordinates, and supervisors.

Character: "In every situation, stressful or not, Dana has consistently

exemplified the values of RQ Construction and demonstrated the type of

character that we look for and must have at the director level. Dana

professionally fulfilled all his duties as HR director but was much more."

MP - President and COO

"Dana is a man of unquestioned character and is an example of the many

benefits that character and compassion can bring to the work place. He is

an amazing manager, and I feel lucky to have been in a position to be

influenced by him" MB - Travel Desk

Integrity: "In a world where it seems more and more difficult to find

people of impeccable integrity, Dana Hofseth is a breath of fresh air... He

is a man who walks hand in hand with the truth and therefore he is a man

who can be trusted." ET - VP of Operations

Leadership: "Dana exemplifies the Mission, Vision, and Values of RQ

Construction. He is a guiding force within the company that keeps us

pointed true North. Dana has also been integral in finding, attracting, and

hiring top talent for RQ. His interview process is the most thorough and

effective I have ever seen or experienced." JB - Project Executive

Initiative: "One of the things I've appreciated most about Dana is his

willingness to challenge the status quo in the HR world and take the

initiative to investigate non-traditional, value-adding approaches CS -

CFO

Coaching/Mentoring: "Dana is not just a 'boss'. He's truly a mentor who

leads by example, shares knowledge, tactfully corrects, and holds his staff

accountable for growth. I learned more about HR - especially benefits and

employee relations - under his leadership than under any other." KW - HR

Manager

Communication: "Dana is an excellent communicator, both one on one, and in

a large group. His knowledge of people and ability to hear their needs

while offering guidance is what makes him so special." DY - Chief

Estimator

Benefits: "Dana has an expanded knowledge of Employee Benefits. I have been

in the Benefits industry for over 25 years and I have been associated with

him for the last two years. I strongly endorse Dana for a Human Resources

or Benefits related position." BF - Benefit Consultant

Core Competencies

Strategic Planning - Employee Benefits - Team Building - Staffing -

Regulatory Compliance Coaching - Communications - Training - Employee

Relations - Integrity - Conflict Resolution Initiative - Federal

Contracting Requirements - Confidentiality

Professional Experience

Director of Human Resources, RQ Construction, Inc., Carlsbad, CA Aug

2006 - Present

Design-Build General Contractor - Primary client: Federal Government -

Department of Defense

Creates and executes department vision and plans to deliver exceptional

service to employer and employees. Actively engages with executives, peers,

and subordinates to coach and support the culture, business goals, and

employee development at RQ. Effectively analyzes problems to bring forward

practical solutions. Delegates where appropriate and retains personal

ownership of designated projects. Leads and coordinates workforce planning,

staffing, on boarding, benefit design and pricing, employee development,

employee relations, personnel administration, HR legal compliance, conflict

resolution, and investigations. Shares accountability for the business

results with management team.

Director of Business Development, Director of Client Services

Creative Benefits, Inc., Vista, CA Jan 2001 - Mar 2006

Benefit Consultants and Benefit Administration

Significantly improved measurable performance and skills by implementing,

monitoring, and rewarding quarterly goal achievement. Created a supportive

environment, modeled high standards, and implemented cross-training to

build a team that pursued a common goal and produced exceptional volume

with minimal errors. Led account managers overseeing 600+ Flex, FSA, and

COBRA clients. Implemented a Business Development model that supported our

primary business sources such that our business grew by 25% over the two

years in that role.

Co-Owner, Print Works/SuperSoftware, Inc., Homer, AK Feb 1995 - Dec

2000

Full Color Printer, Computer Store, and Copy Shop

Developed the business and marketing plan to launch the business, breaking

the $1M revenue mark in three years in a town of 4,000 people and became

one of the most recognized printers in the state.

Consultant, Creative Benefits, Inc., Vista, CA July 1989 - Dec 1992

Benefit Consultants and Benefit Administration

Learned benefit consulting and full flex implementation from one of the

industry's acknowledged leaders. Provided full flex design, pricing,

communications, implementation, programming, and administration services to

large and small, local and national clients.

Pastoral Experience - Competencies

Visionary Leadership, Strategic Planning, Recruiting, Training, Managing

Paid and Volunteer Staff, Conflict Resolution, Coaching and Mentoring,

Pastoral Care - Celebration and Crisis, Teaching, Counseling, Communication

- Written and Verbal, Confidentiality, Integrity

Pastor, Grace Covenant Church, Homer, AK Mar 1998 - Dec 2000

Pastor, Heritage Bible Fellowship, Homer, AK Jan 1993 - Mar 1996

Pastor, Neighborhood Church, Covina, CA Sept 1982 - June 1989

Associate Pastor, Brooklyn Center Church, Minneapolis, MN June 1977 -

Aug 1982

Education & Certifications

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR 2007), HR Certification

Institute; Certification in Flexible Compensation Instruction (CFCI) 2003,

Employers Council on Flexible Compensation; MDiv, Bethel Seminary, St.

Paul, MN, Highest Honors; BA, Biology, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN,

Highest Honors; CPR; First Aid.

Affiliations

NCPA, Board Member 2011, SHRM, Member; SD SHRM, Member

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