Alexander G. Panos
*** ****** **** ( Akron, OH **312 H: 330-***-**** C: 330-***-****
******@*********.***
Human Resource Management Professional
Dynamic, proven, award-winning Human Resource Professional motivated by an
unfailing commitment to excellence in producing a high quality workforce by
establishing superior administrative planning, recruiting policies, and
operational efficiencies evidenced by a track record of facilitating change
in and turning around underperforming offices. A strategic, analytical
thinker whose strong work ethic, drive and passion symbolizes a true
leader.
. Compelling, dedicated, and success-driven with a keen perception to
identify organizational challenges, pinpoint areas needing improvement,
and develop favorable solutions.
. Consistent history of meeting and frequently surpassing staffing
objectives throughout career.
. Systematically analyze and assess situations to ensure legal compliance
through monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and
state requirements by conducting investigations, maintaining accurate
records, and representing the organization at various local, state, and
federal levels.
. A strong team leader with an innate ability to inspire teams to peak
performance by training, mentoring, and motivating staff towards
successful goal achievement and through open, cross-organizational
communications.
. U.S. Army Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance-active until
2020
. Committed to the highest standards of integrity, honesty and
professionalism with special expertise in:
HR Program Management ( Assessment & Evaluation ( Personnel Management (
Dispute Resolution ( Affirmative Action
Team Development / Facilitation ( Decision Making ( Recruitment
Internal/External ( Strategic Planning / Vision
Public Speaking ( Administrative Management ( Organization &
Implementation ( Employee Relations / Retention
Professional Experience
U.S. ARMY
Regional Human Resource Manager, Northern/Central/Southern, OH and MI
12/05-03/12
Second in charge of directing and leading a 2-state recruiting team.
Primarily responsible of leading the northern Ohio team encompassing 31
counties and 10,000 square miles. Overseen and maintained management
guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies
and procedures. Planned, directed, supervised, and coordinated activities
of personnel relating to employment, compensation, training, employee
relations, benefit programs, and organizational development. Coordinated
and managed all office staffing and recruitment activities in 44 colleges
and 158 hospital programs. Entrusted to command, manage, and direct a 36-
member team with up to 6 offices and 6 direct reports in absence of Senior
Human Resource Director.
. Propelled Northern Ohio Region for recruiting to #1 ranking regionally
for 4 consecutive years and number 3 out of 82 nationally.
. Motivated and managed 8-member team from underperforming to excellence
achieving #1 ranking out of 9-state region for 4 consecutive years for
recruiting and for outstanding HR administrative management.
. Delivered a $100,000 reduction in cost adjustments to the government over
the last 5 years by analyzing promotional recruiting events, trends and
return on investment (ROI) and overall reduction or elimination of costs
of events, office supplies, organizational recruiting supplies, mass bulk
mailings and advertising.
. Managed between $250,000 - 1.2 Million inventory of supplies, equipment
and vehicles with a high level of managerial effectiveness.
District Human Resource Manager, Kenosha, WI 01/04-12/05
Led and managed a 6-member team covering a 2-county district while
performing employee relations; coordinating employment, placement, transfer
and promotion; resolving conflicts and providing guidance and counsel;
recommending and reviewing supervisory recommendations for discipline,
suspension, or terminations; consulting on education and training
activities; interacting with other managers, supervisors, operators to
analyze and resolve department and/or organizational issues.
. Recognized as Top HR Manager of the year in 2005 for recruitment: for
facilitating a complete turnaround of an ineffective & unproductive
office.
. Led failing office to #1 in state of Wisconsin while personally
generating nearly 50% of recruitment requirements as HR Manager;
additionally, completely revamped HR Policies, procedures and operational
guidance, in order to instill team spirit and motivate staff to succeed at
achieving 100% of team's recruitment mission goals.
Regional Human Resource Manager, Mid-Eastern-Southern Ohio Region, Akron,
OH 06/02-12/03
Directed a 4-member team while coordinating and directing all
administrative and program activities, establishing and managing program
plans, goals, budgets, contracts, and performance standards.
. Garnered Top HR Manager and top office recognition out of 9-state region
for 2003 by transforming HR requirements and meeting approximately 80%+ of
recruiting objectives.
Regional Medical Recruiting Representative, Mid-Ohio Region, Akron, OH
09/00-05/02
Represented the United States Army over a 40,000 square mile area and
market penetration to identify, qualify and process physicians, surgeons,
dentists, nurses and medical support professionals into the U.S Army.
. Earned Top Medical Health Care Recruiter out of 9-state region in Midwest
in 2002 for achieving 100% of recruiting goals.
District Human Resource Manager, New Philadelphia/Dover, OH
10/99-08/00
HR Manager for a 6-member team for Ohio district for United States Army
Recruiting Command. Charged with oversight in all facets of HR Manager
roles of responsibility.
. Boosted team recruitment production more than 50% first year on job.
. Stimulated office from #12 to #3 out of 16 in a 9-state region.
Education
TOURO UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL, Cypress, CA
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration - 04/11 (GPA 3.76)
. Graduated in top 10% of personnel and organizational coordinators course
and all military schools.
BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Great Bend, KS
Associate of General Studies - 12/01 (GPA 3.86)
. Graduated with highest academic distinction.
TECHNICAL TRAINING
Leadership & Human Resource Development
Senior Management Leadership Course The Supervisor's
Safety Course
Army Lean Six Sigma Program - White Belt Certified Alternative
Dispute Resolution Course
Human Resource Recruiting Manager Course Notification &
Federal Employee Antidiscrimination
Master Trainer Human Resource Recruiting Course and Retaliation
(No FEAR) Act Training
Composite Risk Management Course Federal Human Resources
Agency Course
Health Care Recruiting Course National Security
Personnel System Course
Army Recruiter Course College Recruiting 101
Certification
Technology Training / Professional Development
Computer Users Security Certification Army Traffic Safety
Program Certification
Information Assurance Awareness Certification Ohio Class A
Commercial License
Introduction to HIPAA Security Certification Microsoft Office
Suite Training
Anti-Terrorism Training - Internal/External Environments Background
Investigations Training (Federal/State)
Combating Trafficking in Persons Awareness Certification
Military Service
United States Army - Active Duty - 03/83-12/86 & 11/89-03/12 (Honorable
Discharge)
United States Army Reserves - 03/87-10/89 (Honorable Discharge)
Awards
Army Meritorious Service Medal - for exceptional meritorious service as
Regional Commander 01/01/05-12/31/11
Army Commendation Medal - for outstanding medical recruiting performance
from 10/01/07-09/30/08
Army Commendation Medal - for exceptional meritorious service as a Station
Commander from 03/19/04-10/31/05
Combat Experience - Persian Gulf War, 1991 - Operation Desert Storm - Saudi
Arabia