Carlos Arvizu Calderon

*** ***** **** **** *** Vegas, NV 89145 702-***-**** or 702-***-**** acdb5u@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Human Resources Manager

Extensive background as Human Resources Manager and Generalist; including experience in employee

recruitment and retention, designing and implementing hiring systems, mediation, conflict resolution, benefits

and compensation, HR records management, HR policies development and legal compliance, employee

relations, policies and procedures, reporting.

EXPERIENCE

Employment & Comp Manager, Cannery Casino

July 31 2006 to Present

Responsibilities include: the corporate function of managing the company compensation system by collecting,

analyzing salary and wage data to determining competiveness. Managing and maintaining all employment

systems and processes for the corporation. Member of the corporate HR management staff which is responsible

for company policy and procedures; direct and supervise the day-to-day activities of the HR staff, assist

employees at all levels in the interpretation and communication of policies, procedures and practices, assure

adherence to company policy and legal compliance, Provide guidance to the property Employee Relations

Specialist in the resolution of management and/or employee issues.

Employee Relations Manager, Cannery Casino

February 28, 2006 to July 30, 2006

I was responsible for managing employee relations as related to disciplinary action, conflict resolution and

interpretation and the application of policies for two casinos with over 1,600 employees. Would have responded

to all claims/charges from NERC/EEOC, DOL Wage and Hour, OFCCP, etc., and represent property at related

hearings (none presented); reviewed all corrective counseling actions to assure adherence to company policy and

legal compliance; was responsible for overseeing the termination process, approving all terminations and

accompanying documentation. Managed and coordinated the administration of state Unemployment claims and

hearings at both properties. Designed and presented training to employees at all levels regarding

labor/employment law and employee relations issues. Developed and analyzed a variety of management reports,

including turnover analysis to identify trends and assessed needs of individual departments, properties and the

company, making appropriate recommendations for improvement. Advise employees at all levels, including

department heads and property General Managers, in the interpretation of company policies and in all matters of

counseling and discipline. Provide guidance to the property Employee Relations Specialist in the resolution of

management and/or employee issues on property.

Human Resources Manager, Rampart Casino

May 31, 2005 February 27, 2006

Carlos Arvizu Calderon

909 Angel Star Lane Las Vegas, NV 89145 702-***-**** or 702-***-**** acdb5u@r.postjobfree.com

I was responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the Rampart Casino HR Department. Managed the day-

to-day activities of the property HR staff, responsible for the input of all employee personal changes and

updated licensing information, worked with Corporate Employment & Compensation Manager to maintain up-

to-date wage/salary information for all property positions, maintained all property employee files, worked with

Corporate departments to coordinate employee recognition and communication programs and was responsible

for overseeing the coordination of employee special events, such as; Premier Performers, Employee Referral

Program, holiday gifts, employee meetings, employee opinion survey, employee contests, etc. I assisted with

developing and implementing company policy and procedures. I also assisted employees at all levels in the

interpretation and communication of policies, procedures and practices. Advised management in all matters of

counseling and discipline, monitored all corrective counseling actions to assure adherence to company policy

and legal compliance, ensured that all employee licensing is current (Alcohol Awareness card, Health card and

Gaming/Non-Gaming card), created and promote positive, open lines of communication with employees, and

between employees and their management teams and maintained ongoing communication with corporate HR

management regarding all issues affecting property employees.

Associate, AFLAC

November 10, 2003 to May 31, 2005

AFLAC representatives have four major responsibilities: market AFLAC supplemental insurance products,

service existing and new payroll accounts, service existing and new policyholders and nominate prospective

new recruits

Unemployed

May 7, 2003 to November 9, 2003

Studied for state mandated exam required to obtain my license to sell insurance

Asst. Director, WestCare Nevada

December 17, 2001 to May 6, 2003

Began my career as Program Coordinator then promoted to Director to provide administrative oversight and

program guidance, program goals through strategic planning, finalized staff selections and assignment followed

through by reviewing and evaluating their work performance and administered discipline as required, managed a

$1.5 million budget. Interpreted state and federal policies and procedures to employees to ensure departmental

activities are in compliance with these guidelines. Determined the appropriate course of action in difficult,

complex, technical case management plans, answered divisional inquires and the interpretation and application

of policies, rules and procedures. Maintained communications and relationships with local state board staff,

insuring program compliance, and state mandated goals.

Carlos Arvizu Calderon

909 Angel Star Lane Las Vegas, NV 89145 702-***-**** or 702-***-**** acdb5u@r.postjobfree.com

Training Specialist, R.E.P.A.C.

October 1, 1999 to December 16, 2001

I was contracted to the Community Services Department of Gila County: provided social services to dislocated

workers under the federal programs known as Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and Workforce Investment

Act (WIA). As Case Manager for over 400 clients, I provided coaching for two options; classroom training

options and on-the-job training contracts. I was also responsible for record keeping and monthly invoicing for

on-the-job training contracts.

Unemployed Due to Plant Closure, BHP Copper

June 26, 1999 to September 30, 1999

Employee Coordinator, BHP Copper

July 26, 1976 to June 25, 1999

Created and maintained the growth of employee involvement system. Hired staff, authored policies and

procedures, problem-solved issues, participated in labor negotiations alongside seven unions. I was lead

developer of the system’s bonus plan then negotiated the plans employee bonus. I also coached management and

employees on employee relations issues by developing relationships at all levels. Co-developed and delivered

training materials in both English and Spanish. Created and implemented departmental budget, performed

capital, operation budges analysis and. Performed monthly bonus verifications. Co-chair of a number of

strategic planning committees. Developed financial training materials used to educate employees on their

influence on the bonus plan.

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