John Ryan Kurz
******@*****.***
Atlanta, Georgia, 30315
Education Bachelor of Arts, English, May 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Religion, May 2008
The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
GPA: 3.13/4.0
Work Executive Team Leader, Human Resources
Experience Target Corporation: Store 2174, Conyers, Georgia
May 2009 - Present
. Oversee training, and development of all employees.
. Facilitate all staffing within a store of over 150
employees, including interviews, job offers, and
orientations
. Lead volunteer initiatives in the store and within the
local community
. Mediate employee conflicts and relationships
. Implement annual review process for all employees,
determine and communicate merit amounts received
. Write and administer corrective action and terminate
employment when necessary
. Ensure compliance with State, Federal, and Corporate
guidelines for all employees and processes within the
store
Senior Team Leader, Hardlines
Target Corporation: Store 1453, Athens, Georgia
May 2008 - May 2009
. Managed employees and supervised all business operations
. Involved in interviewing, hiring, and training new
employees.
. Oversaw development and mentorship of high-potential
interns in order to prepare them for Executive
positions.
. Was responsible for opening, closing, and overseeing a
business that exceeded $40 million per year in sales.
Sales Associate
Follett Textbook Exchange
July 2006 - May 2008
. Assisted in training new and temporary employees
. Initiated orders and communications with publishers and
other stores
Honors And 2nd Quarter Top Performer, 2009, Target District 346
Awards Georgia HOPE Scholarship Recipient, 2004 - 2008
Dean's List, University of Georgia