Manager Human Resource

Brian Thornton

*** **, ***** **, ******* Way, Washington 98023

Cell: 253-***-**** Home: 253-***-**** Email: ablzg0@r.postjobfree.com

Human Resource Manager

Enriching staff while meeting corporate objectives

Areas of Expertise

Recruitment & Evaluation ... Job Design ... Performance Measurement ...

Market Assessment... Wage Analysis / Survey ... Reporting ... Train the

trainer ... Orientation Sessions... Cross-Functional Team Training &

Development ... Staff Development ... Training Programs ... Matching &

Referral ... Regulatory Compliance ... Budget Planning...Personnel

Management...Employee Relations

Technical Skills

MS Office 2007/2000/97/95, People Soft 8.8, Kronos, Project 98,

Visio2000, Deltek; HTML;

Access, Word, PowerPoint, Excel - Computer OS: Windows 7/Vista

/NT/XP/2000/98/95

Professional Experience

Accountability Manager, MPRI (Alexandria, VA.) 2007-2010

> Responsible for accountability of all RFI equipment from

receipt to return at Middle River Whs.

> Manage a Fielding site and maintain control of inventory of

over $1,000,000.

> Played key role as member of Strategic Planning Team;

helped create corporate vision and goals.

> Reduced company's liability 50% by implementing fair,

progressive discipline.

> Briefs and ensures unit Property Book officer/ Supply representative

signs for and properly accounts for property.

Worksource Specialist, Employment Security Department (Tacoma, Wa.) 2007

> Advised department heads on hiring needs; coordinate advertising and

labor pool networking for Department Heads; participate in job fairs

and other employment events on a regular basis

> Advised managers and supervisors on such employment topics as FMLA,

ADA and FLSA

> Interpreted policy and applied federal and state laws to various

employee-relations issues.

Human Resource manager, Sunrise Senior Living (Laguna HILLS, CA.) 2005-

2006

> Managed employee relations, staffing, payroll, benefits, workers

compensation, unemployment, and safety.

> Improved required training from 15% to 95% in Six months.

> Ensured compliance with DOL, OSHA, ADA, HIPAA, FMLA, EEOC, and COBRA

labor laws

> Improved communication and morale by coaching and counseling employees

and managers on recruiting, performance management and disciplinary

issues.

> Manages Worker's Comp claims and assists with the Safety and loss

prevention program.

> Counsels and trained supervisors and management personnel on

appropriate human resource practices.

> Managed Human Resources Department operations.

> Maintained 69% retention rate in an Industry that is known for

turnover rate of 70% to 90%.

> Changed employee behavior by developing and engaging participants in

formal and informal training on interviewing skills, performance

reviews, supervisory skills, dress for success, and safety.

Worksource Specialist, Employment Security Department (Tacoma, Wa.) 2001-

2005

> Maintained a caseload of 150 Trade act clients going through training

or getting reemployed.

> Markets the Trade Authorization Act program utilizing targeted

presentations in community colleges, state agency and visiting

external agency settings.

> Assist department heads with hiring needs; coordinate advertising and

labor pool networking for Department Heads; participate in job fairs

and other employment events on a regular basis

> Provided analysis and interpretation of legislated program provisions,

regulations and administrative policies.

Recruiter/ Interviewer, Department Of Veterans Affairs (Tacoma, WA) 1997-

2000

> Utilized a computerized data system to review job orders and match to

available qualified candidates.

> Hired and lead a team seven full cycle recruiters.

> Reviewed applications and resumes and evaluated work history,

education, training, job skills, compensation and other

qualifications.

> Interviewed and Selected best candidates to move forward in the

recruitment process.

Human Resource Manager/ Operations Manager, US Army (Fort LEWIS, WA)

1990-1997

> Trained and evaluated supervisory personnel performance and reports.

> Monitor payroll and benefit systems to address and prevent potential

problems.

> Increased new-employee retention rate by 30 percent and improved

morale

> Developed and delivered training programs to management and staff on

issues such as sexual harassment, safety, disability awareness and

legal hiring/termination practices

> Coordinated employee transfers and exit interviews and provided

recommendations for corrective action; assisted and advised management

on formal discipline or termination of employees.

> Assist Commander in establishing positive employee relations programs

and practices; Coordinate all employee relations and recognition

programs; responsible for administration of the annual satisfaction

survey as directed.

> Provided coordination among 5 200-person units in order to enhance

needed services with efficiency and accuracy.

> Improved communication and morale by coaching and counseling employees

and managers on performance management, and disciplinary issues.

> Responsible for ensuring that all team members meet, or exceed

standards of appearance; monitor hygiene and health standards of team

members.

Education

> Masters of Science in Human Resource Management, Chapman University,

2003

> Certified in Organizational Leadership, Chapman University, 2003

> Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Management and Management

Information Systems, Saint Martin's University, 2000

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