Riley D. Simmons
Sunrise, FL 33313
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a career with growth potential; utilizing communication, organizational, managerial, and interpersonal skills in a professional business environment while being a valuable asset to my employers operation.
EDUCATION
Claflin University August 2009 - May 2012
Graduated with a 2.9 from the most prestigius university in the state of South Carolina while being a full-time scholar student athlete.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports Management, 2012
Minor: Human Resources, 2012
NCAA, Division I, II, Basketball All-American
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Professional Basketball player Birmingham, England May 2012 - August 2012
Small Forward
Birmingham A's starting small forward after completing college and obtaining my Bachelors degree in my first season as a professional. Received rookie honors and awards my first year as a professional overseas.
Rangeless Innovations LLC. Fayetteville, NC August 2012 – December 2013
Human Resources Manager
-Provide managers with the necessary guidance to coach all levels of personnel to build skill sets and enhance personal development, including managing the Performance Review process.
- Ensure that guidelines and procedures are consistently administered and adhered to, with an end result of achieving excellent customer service.
- Manage positive employee relations. Lead the investigation of employee concerns and find the appropriate resolutions.
- Recruited and interviewed canidates for open positions
-Handled accounts receivable and payable for business relations and employee payroll
- Manage the talent acquisition process for all exempt and non-exempt positions and facilitate Orientation and other training sessions.
- Direct employee engagement efforts including activities, fundraisers, recognition programs and wellness challenges.
INTERESTS
Running; coaching; mentoring; music; exercise & conditioning; nutrition. Being a fan of collegiate and Professional sports.
Reference available upon request