Keith L. Graham
*** *. ***** ***** **. Chandler AZ., 85248 520-***-**** E-mail ************@***.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
I am a seasoned professional seeking opportunities to maximize while leveraging my skills, and my experience, in senior level management positions.
EDUCATION:
Trinity College: MBA
Trinity College: Bachelor of Arts Degree
Major: Human Resources Management
Minor: Public Administration
Area of Expertise Skills:
Employee Relations
EEO
Disability Labor laws
Employee Development
Certified State Training Instructor
FMLA
Franklin Covey Certified Instructor
Certified Teacher (AZ)
Native American Governance
ACTIVITIES AND OFFICES HELD:
2005 Member of the National Recreation and Park Association
2005 Member of the International City/County Managers Association
1998 NFL Players Association Member
Present Motivational, Conference and Workshop Speaker
SHRM Member
NAHRM Member
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2016- Present Gila River Community, Human Resources Director
Developed and implemented government human resources business plan, establishing accountability, identifying solutions to resolve problems and fostering
a diverse workplace that enables all employees to contribute to the organization at
their full potential.
Responsible for overall management and compliance of the Human Resources Department in the development and maintenance of employment process, classification and compensation systems.
maintain Employee Policies and Procedures, updating employee personnel practices
and advising supervisory/managerial staff of policies governing Gila River Indian
Community employees.
Supervise and oversees HR Administration, Employee Development, Employee
Relations, Insurance, Employee Benefits, and Occupational Safety & Health Offices.
I provide strong leadership and analytical and strategic planning to promote the vision
of the Community Council by providing the Community with an effective and
Responsive Human Resources Department.
2013- 2016 La Paz Inc. Sr Human Resources, Denver Co.
Contracted Consultant
Develop strategies for personal, professional growth, conflict resolution training
Secure grants and alternate funding sources
Staff and Department investigations
Staff and Program development, HR Generalist
Develop policy and procedures, specializing in Arizona & California labor laws
Developing matrix for measurable and sustainable growth
Assessments and evaluate current HR operations, staff, policy and procedures for best practice recommendations.
Labor Relations and Retention development
Executive Staff recruiting
2010-2013 Pascua Yaqui Government, Tucson Arizona, Executive Director Human Resources
Supervise day-to-day operations of Government affairs consisting of over two thousand employees.
Direct reports included the following areas: Benefits and Compensation, Administration, Training and Development, Special Events, Recruitment, Employee Relations and Retention, Workforce Development, Tribal TERO, Fee for services enterprises, with an annual department budget of over four million dollars.
Meet daily with council members and other department heads and community leaders to carry out daily operations of the government.
Develop strategies, programs, policies and procedures for employee development, strategic analysis for personal improvement programs to insure future growth and sustainability.
Collaborated with management team to craft the department vision and mission
Develop strategic HR plans and policies (recruitment, training, compensation etc.)
Re- engineer processes to ensure maximum efficiency Analyzing the effectiveness of HR
Operations, practices and policies.
2007-2010 La Paz Inc. Human Resources Consultant, Tucson AZ.
Contracted Consultant
Develop strategies for personal, professional growth, conflict resolution training
Secure grants and alternate funding sources
Staff investigations
Staff and Program development, HR Generalist
Develop policy and procedures, specializing in Arizona & California labor laws
Developed matrix for measurable and sustainable growth
2005-2007 City of Sierra Vista, Sierra Vista. Arizona
Supervisor, Human Resources, Special Events and Instructions
Responsible for the oversight and management of all logistics for Citywide Special events.
Secure grants and alternate funding sources for the Special Events and Instruction department.
Collaborate with other government and private organizations on city wide events
Negotiate contracts on behalf of the City of Sierra Vista
Meet regularly with Mayor, city council, and city manager other senior staff on citywide projects.
Recruit, interview, evaluate and train staff
Human Resource and Training functions
1995-2004 City of Tucson, Tucson Arizona
Human Resources Program Coordinator
Responsible for the planning and implementation of all City funded sports programs including, sports, special events, leagues, tournaments and training.
Coordinated recruitment and training of department instructional and administrative staff.
Developed and maintained department budget
Developed and implemented marketing plan for sports programming increasing program visibility and attendance by 60%.
Responsible for the implementation of strategic analysis for personal improvement programs.
Human Resource and Training
1988-1995 Southside Family Life Center Inc., Tucson, Arizona,
President & Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for program development for non-profit social services agency.
Created programs for implementation in partnership with public and civic agencies
Directed staff and volunteers in daily operations
Coordinated and initiated strategic planning process for program evaluation
Served as agency spokesperson handling all media inquiries for the organization
Secured funding for capitol projects and over head expenses
Managed department heads, support staff and volunteers
1984-1988 GramAlex Inc., Tucson and Yuma, Arizona,
Director of Human Resources
Accountable for all aspects of Human Resources functions.
Developed policies and procedures for organizational development
Created Employee Development and Retention, training departments
Advised all levels of management on policy implementation
Administered executive benefit programs
Liaison to state and federal agencies
VOLUNTEER:
Served on the Board of Directors Primavera Foundation
Served on the Board of Directors Old Pueblo Community Services
Served on the Board of Directors for Davis Education Center