Human Resources Manager

BRENT DAY

**** ****** ***** ***** 417-***-****

Nixa, Missouri 65714 *******@***.***

SUMMARY

A highly dependable and visionary human resources executive with a proven track record in employee

relations, recruiting, succession planning, organizational development, benefits and compensation,

strategic planning and regulatory compliance. Spearheads initiatives supporting long and short-term

corporate objectives and delivers exceptional results. A dedicated team leader, who mentors and

motivates diverse teams to reach new benchmarks in performance.

EXPERIENCE

BASS PRO SHOPS, LLC Springfield, Missouri

Director, Human Resources 1999-present

Direct the total human resources function for the retail and restaurant divisions, including 50+ high-volume, big box retail

locations and 25 upscale seafood restaurants impacting employee population in excess of 13,500 for multi-billion dollar,

privately held company experiencing 25% annual growth rate.

Developed and implemented external recruitment strategy to supply talent pool for the company.

Recruited top management talent in the retail field to staff new stores.

Established standards and measures and for all aspects of field HR.

Created formal succession planning process for internal candidate development reducing open positions.

Designed & initiated the Company’s first “Team Leader University” to prepare key associates for future promotion.

Implemented consistent compensation guidelines throughout business units.

Maintained legal compliance through training & education at multiple levels of the organization.

Directed all associate relations activities.

COMPUSA, INC. Dallas, Texas

Director, Compensation and Benefits 1996-1999

Managed compensation and benefits function for $7,000,000,000, high-growth organization including eight separate

business segments and 22,500 team members. Planned and implemented compensation and benefit changes for merger

with Computer City, a $2,000,000,000 company with 7,000 employees.

Redesigned and implemented corporate-wide bonus programs.

Enhanced 401(k) plan and increased participation by 30%.

Developed pay plans for over 30 positions, including stay pay programs for jobs identified as critical.

Redesigned executive deferred compensation plan (SERP).

Automated merit increase and performance appraisal process, reducing late reviews & retro pay issues.

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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manager, Benefits, 1995-1996.

Added HMO coverage to 20 out-of-network markets. Initiated company wide wellness program.

Developed recognition and service awards program. Assumed responsibility for workers’ compensation

function and developed company’s first return-to-work program.

Regional Director, Field Human Resources, 1994-1995.

Played an instrumental role in field HR start-up for the company, responsible for eastern half of

company’s field population. Developed and implemented organization’s training workshops for

prevention of sexual harassment, fair employment practices, interviewing skills and leadership skills.

Designed HR compliance audit and implemented in all stores. Created manpower planning model.

SERVICE MERCHANDISE, INC., Nashville, Tennessee,

District Human Resources Manager, 1983-1994.

Developed online salary administration system. Implemented HR compliance reports and developed

follow-up reports. Instructed Targeted Selection and Interaction Management seminars. Participated in,

and facilitated company’s Management Assessment Center workshops.

General Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, Executive Trainee, 1972-1983.

Managed a “Training Store” for the Region. Opened new Stores. Tested & Implemented new POS / IMS

system. Received a “perfect” audit. Promoted numerous associates to management positions including

General Manager.

EDUCATION

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, Knoxville, Tennessee

B.S., Industrial and Personnel Management, May 1972

CERTIFICATION

Certified Compensation Profession (CCP), American Compensation Society 1999

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Management Assessment

Targeted Selection

Interaction Management

Managing Change

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