MICHAEL WALKER
**** ********* **., ************, ** 37128
(H) 615-***-****
************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Driven Human Resources Professional with a diversified background including an in-depth knowledge of HR Compliance, FMLA/ADA/EEO/, employee recruitment and team building. Extensive education and training in the Human Resources field. Utilized MS Office and HRIS Management systems. Dependable and responsible, excels in creating team-driven environments that foster development and growth.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CUEOWL CONSULTING, LLC, Louisville, KY • 2012 - 2013
Human Resources Consultant
• Developed company personnel policies, standard operating procedures and employee
Handbooks.
• Conducted employment verifications and investigations.
• Assisted owner with and facilitated all new-hire orientations for start up.
o Systems Used: People Soft .
• Conducted job analyses and job evaluations, to use as selection tool; resulting in quality job
specifications to find best candidates for software development and sales positions.
CENTRAL PARKING, Nashville, Tennessee • 2012 – 2013
Facility/Project Manager
• Oversee employment recruiting/onboarding, designing employee recruiting strategy, using social
networks and traditional recruiting systems.
o Systems Used: Pangea Recruiting, KRONOS Payroll, People Soft .
• Key responsibility included staff training/development increasing employee retention by 25%, resulting in
reduction of hiring costs by enhancing orientation and training programs, and providing hands on support.
• Negotiated new contract with existing client to extend agreement, increasing revenues by $1000/mo, while
maintaining positive Public Relations.
• Created yearly budgets to maximize yearly revenues and reduce expenses for multiple facilities.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY GOVERNMENT, Murfreesboro, Tennessee • 2011
Human Resources Intern
• Intern project: Completed Compensation Study for county employee workforce, including contacting
designated counties for research and analysis of various salary plans, job titles, and job descriptions for
government to include the general employee population, and developed new salary structure for all county
employees.
• Updated key human resource metrics, including turnover and terminations, using reporting tools on the
HRMS database .
• Shadowed employees to determine an accurate description of the duties and skills required for each
position.
• Conducted employment verifications and investigations.
WALGREENS PHARMACY, Nashville, Tennessee • 2006 – 2012
Manager
• Coordinated and led all aspects of overnight pharmacy retail operation.
• Performed nightly and weekly financial balancing, including payroll and supplies orders.
• Educated, trained and certified new and experienced personnel in changes made through corporate offices.
• Decreased turnover to less than 10%, resulting in dramatically reduced hiring costs by creating and teaching
employees more efficient processes.
• Endorsed and garnered support of Employee Wellness Programs and corporate initiatives.
EDUCATION
MBA, HR Management Emphasis, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN 2009-2011
BBA, HR Management Emphasis, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN 2007-2009