Human Resources Manager

Brian H. Keasling

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Lawrence, KS 66049

Cell: 785-***-**** Email:

abmpyt@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Human Resources executive with more than 18 years of experience as a

strategic business partner with a proven ability to drive positive business

results through Human Capital. Experienced in Corporate, Multi-Unit,

Distribution Center, and Call Center environments with areas of expertise

which include:

Strategy Development and Execution Culture Change

Succession Planning Organization Effectiveness

Employment and Labor Law Performance Management

Labor Relations and Avoidance Employee Relations

Learning and Development Assessment and talent identification

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

PAYLESS SHOESOURCE. Topeka, KS 1995-2009

Director Human Resources, Stores

. West Zone-2006-2009 (?2000 stores/6 Regional Directors/72 District

Managers/?12,000 employees)

. West Zone-2001-2004 (?1800 Stores/5 Regional Directors/68 District

Managers/?11,000 employees)

. Northeast Division-2000-2001 (?1,200 Stores/3 Regional Directors/50

District Managers/?8,000 employees)

. Western Division-1996-1998 (?500 Stores/6 Regional Directors/20

District Managers/?3,000 employees)

Acted as a business partner on issues involving staffing, organizational

structure, executive development, human resource policy/procedure,

compensation, and legal compliance.

. Created "Emerging Talent" program to identify District Managers with

potential to move into the next level of management. Included

assessments as well as individually tailored Individual Development

Plans. This has resulted in internal promotions for 9 of 12 current

Regional Directors.

. Developed a "Multi-Store Manager" program that saved $1.5 million

annually.

. Led revision of store staffing matrix to reduce FT Associates in low

volume stores. Resulted in $600,000 in annual savings and ability to

staff stores in the most efficient manner.

. Created Succession Planning Process that was used at Store Manager and

District Manager levels to ensure succession for key position was

identified and trained.

Director Human Resources, Corporate 2004-2006

Led Human Resource support for the Payless ShoeSource Buying, Merchandise

Distribution & Planning functions, and the Customer Service Center..

. Partnered with Senior Management to ensure an appropriate structure

was in place to optimize talent, development, and growth.

. Partnered closely with Staffing group to ensure continuous staffing of

critical positions.

Keasling Resume - Page 2

. Created career succession programs to ready Associates for continued

growth within the Organization. This included assessment and training

aimed at core competencies.

Director Organizational Development 2000

Responsibilities included the design, implementation, and administration of

all corporate-wide performance management tools as well as ensuring

appropriate Corporate Structure.

. Developed and implemented the Performance Management Process which is

currently utilized.

. Created an internal job posting process which is currently utilized.

Director Industrial Relations 1998-

2000

Responsibilities included all aspects of Human Resources/Labor Relations

for the Payless ShoeSource Distribution Center. Primary responsibilities

included union relations/negotiations, succession planning, organizational

design, staffing, compensation administration, employee relations, and

labor relations. The Distribution Center workforce consisted of 750-900

unionized (Teamster) Associates and 150 non-unionized Associates.

. Successfully led a team of eight Human Resource Associates in the

management of all employment related activities in the distribution

facility.

. Led the efforts to achieve zero accidents in 1999 resulting in

substantial Worker's Compensation savings and improved morale.

. Maintained positive relations with Union Leadership resulting in no

grievances going to arbitration.

Employee Relations Manager 1995-1996

Responsibilities included the case management all F.E.P. charges filed with

the EEOC, state agencies and municipalities on a nationwide basis,

including charge investigation, preparation of position statement, fact

finding/investigative conferences and settlement negotiations. Represented

Payless ShoeSource in matters in which parties had retained legal counsel.

Responsibilities also included the successful negotiations of labor

contracts for represented Stores and the UFCW.

SPRINT, Overland Park, KS 1991-

1995

Employee Relations Specialist, Field Operations & Corporate HR

EDUCATION:

J.D. - University of Kansas - School of Law

B.A. - Political Science, University of Northern Iowa

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION:

. Acquired Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification in

1996.

. Member of the Missouri Bar.

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