Manager Management
Resume:
Timothy Shawn Curtis
mobile: (615) 604-
0095
Nashville, TN 37066
email: ************@*******.***
Summary of Qualifications
Eight years experience as an HR leader in a multi-site diverse workgroup
providing support and leadership for retail stores, a distribution center,
and a professional corporate field support staff (2500+ employees and $3.2M
in budgetary responsibility); Proven ability to develop partnerships at
all levels of management and apply influence through practical solutions to
achieve results; Extensive experience in project management, employee
relations, and conflict resolution; Proficient in governmental compliance
regulations; Ability to adapt and communicate clearly with all audiences;
Passion for excellence and delivering consistent results; Invites
feedback, debate, and listens effectively; Aptitude for working with
confidential topics and acting with integrity.
Management Philosophy
Select team members with a proven ability to excel in the required skill
set and who also demonstrate the right attitude/approach to compliment a
diverse, innovative, and highly effective team. Provide inspiration and
motivation through positive reinforcement. Exhibit leadership by clearly
communicating the team's vision, strategy, emphasizing individual
contributions, and relating results to the business' objectives. Develop
future leaders through continual learning, teaching, inspiration, and
accountability.
Professional Experience
Human Resource Manager - Middle Tennessee
The Home Depot USA, Inc.
2006-2010
Design and execute HR initiatives supporting 2500+ employees ($3.2M in
budgetary responsibility) in the areas of leadership development,
organizational effectiveness, staffing, organizational development,
learning, performance management, associate relations, and HR
communications for sixteen retail store locations, one distribution center,
four fuel/convenience stores, and professional corporate field support
teams. Support and manage fourteen HR Coordinators and two HR Generalists.
Manage AAP plans and an anonymous "AlertLine" employee complaint process.
Plan and execute EEO investigations and assist corporate counsel in EEO
related allegations. Lead HR investigations and apply solutions/corrective
action as warranted according to company policy and applicable employment
law. Train field leadership on data based decision making processes to
include both the interpretation of objective based data and how to
incorporate the company's core values into sound decision making. Provide
support to individual store leaders in creating and maintaining hourly
staffing strategies, in forecasting and using hourly workforce planning
data, and in managing wage and hour controls. Ensure consistency and
compliance with federal, state and local laws and company policies.
Evaluate opportunities to drive business impact through strategic
initiatives focused on associate development. Conduct leadership training
on employment practices topics. Serve as a resource and provide guidance to
the District Manager and Store Managers regarding policy interpretation and
application of policy in the retail store environment.
Internal Auditor (Finance/Process Improvement)
The Home Depot USA, Inc.
1999-2006
Plan and perform audits in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the
processes, procedures, and controls used in store operations and daily
business practices. Exercise a high degree of responsibility and personal
judgment. Lead the execution of the inventory reconciliation process in
stores. Execute compliance reviews. Ensure integrity of internal
processes, certify quality standards are met, and ensure third party
contractors are compliant with contract terms. Partner with field
leadership to establish adequate compliance processes/controls and develop
action plans to address deficiencies. Ability to react quickly, identify
root causes, formulate solutions, make independent decisions, and defend
decisions by demonstrating their soundness. Communicate results to senior
management. Prepare audit reports and conduct meetings with divisional,
regional, and store management to review audit findings and develop action
plans to address areas of opportunity. Mentor new auditors through direct
training, guidance, supervision of audit work, workpaper preparation, and
report writing. Submit recommendations to senior management and the Audit
Committee (Board of Directors). Assist in the development of audit
programs.
Retail Operations
The Home Depot USA, Inc.
1993-1999
Manage the timely and accurate processing of retail operations for stores
in Knoxville, Tennessee, including contract labor issues, special orders,
installations, and deliveries. Train management and associates on how to
use IT systems for labor and inventory management and how to understand and
control book & physical inventory adjustments/entries.
HR/Personnel Manager
Carmike Cinemas, Inc.
1990-1993
Manage the hiring and training process for three retail locations (90
employees). Ensure compliance with all governmental regulations and
maintain employee files. Communicate with company attorneys regarding EEOC
and FLSA complaints/inquiries. Forecast and schedule workforce needs.
Manage Worker's Compensation cases and develop safety plans for employees.
Additional Accomplishments & Skills
Six Sigma trained; Reduced EEO activity (and associated costs) in my market
by over 70%; Achieved regional and national recognition for the creation
and implementation of Diversity & Inclusion based programs in my local
market; Created Career Path & Development plans for the Internal Audit
team; Developed associate profiles and implemented training tools for
succession planning within the Internal Audit group; Project management and
task prioritization skills.
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