Arden, North Carolina *****
*************@*****.***
Education
Clearwater Christian College Clearwater, Florida
B.S. in Secondary Education
Graduated Magna Cum Laude (3.9 GPA)
Minor in Psychology
St. Mary’s University Minneapolis, Minnesota
M.A. in Human Resource Management (in progress)
Current GPA – 4.0
Tim Sparks, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Career Highlights
Ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization
Excel in Leadership & Employee Development
Policy creation and implementation
Proven leadership
Professional development of staff and client groups
Experience
Human Resource Manager
4/2016 – Present Multi Packaging Solutions
East Flat Rock, North Carolina
Multi Packaging Solutions specializes in packaging solutions for the branded and healthcare markets.
HR Generalist duties for 230 employee manufacturing plant.
Major emphasis on recruiting, leadership development, and employee onboarding.
Human Resource Manager
8/2011 – 4/2016 Transamerica St. Petersburg, FL
Transamerica, an Aegon company, is a global insurance and financial services provider, headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. With over 24,000 employees worldwide, it is one of the largest financial firms in the country.
Worked with project teams to develop divisional policies including a mentoring program, change management process, and Worker’s Compensation procedure.
Partnered with senior business partners within Transamerica to develop and implement an Executive Leadership Training and Development Program as well as an Employee Development Plan for the professional development of line staff.
Cross-border responsibilities with direct reports in the United States and Canada.
Support over 850 employees in a virtual environment including remote, telecommuting employees across the US and Canada.
Human Resource Manager
1/2008 – 3/2010 Asheville Healthcare Center Swannanoa, NC
Asheville Healthcare Center, part of the Medical Facilities of America system, is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility providing both long-term and rehabilitative services.
Start-up experience building the HR department from the ground up.
Decreased turnover by 59% within the first six months.
Planned and organized monthly employee morale events
Planned and organized community events (Red Cross Blood Drive, Open House, etc.)
Developed and implemented comprehensive Leadership curriculum.
Proficient in numerous software programs including Microsoft Office as well as HRIS programs including ADP, Workday, and PeopleSoft.
Executive Team Leader – Hardlines/Human Resources
4/2006 – 1/2008 Target, Inc. Arden, NC
Target is a nationally recognized Fortune 50 retail store system with nearly 2000 retail outlets and over 350,000 employees headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.
Managed team of supervisors and team leaders dedicated to the presentation and sale of retail department store merchandise. Areas of focus included Guest Service, Presentation, In-stocks, Talent Management, and whole store leadership.
Accelerated productivity by 22% in first year.
Planned and organized United Way fundraising drives and community events such as the remodeling of the Bat Cave Volunteer Fire House.
Human Resource Manager
10/2002 – 4/2006 The Home Depot Hendersonville, NC
The Home Depot is the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S. with over 200 locations and 340,000 employees nationwide.
Major duties included Government Compliance, Staffing, Scheduling, Associate Relations, Pay/Benefits issues, Talent Management, and Community Relations.
Decreased employee turnover by 32% in 18 months.
Planned and organized community events (Habitat for Humanity builds, KaBoom! Playground builds, class projects for W. Henderson High School.)
Teacher/Administrator
8/1987 – 10/2002 AACS Washington, DC
The American Association of Christian Schools is an organization that unifies its member schools for the purposes of accreditation, competition, and group benefits. It is comprised of its thirty-eight state affiliate chapters.
Taught wide range of ages and classes from fifth grade through 400 level college courses.
As administrator, responsibilities included Faculty/Staff Management, Curriculum Development and Deployment, Student Development and Discipline, and Financial Management of school resources.
Community Activities/Volunteer Events
Little League baseball umpire, County League basketball & soccer referee
Habitat for Humanity builds & United Way drives
Charity motorcycle rides for Make-a-Wish Foundation, Three Streams Family Health, various Toy Runs, etc.
Notary Public – State of Florida and North Carolina