Shawn Claybon, HRPM
770-***-**** **********@*****.***
HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL
More than 13 years’ progressive human resources management and personnel leadership
experience directing critical training, performance evaluation, and operational management for
large-scale, international operation. Extensive background in operational support and staff
development, including extensive experience in developing teambuilding programs, retention, HR
records management and employee payroll. Ensures optimal performance through targeted sourcing,
recruitment, and hiring of exceptionally qualified candidates. Genuine relationship-builder with
employees, customers, vendors, and C-Level management.
Key Competencies
Kronos Workforce – Staffing Requirements – Case Management – PeopleSoft - OSHA Safety
Audits – Conflict Management – Human Resources Information Systems -Operational Excellence-
Mediation - Resource Utilization – Customer Driven-Management-Compensation & Benefits
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HOME DEPOT INC.
2014 to Present Retail Staffing Specialist, Recruitment, Atlanta, GA.
Successfully executed the hourly talent acquisition process for The Home Depot's US retail stores
by ensuring the company employed a diverse, high-performing workforce. Active use of recruitment
tools such as Career Builder, LinkedIn and other online job boards. Instrumental in delivering highly
qualified candidates to the store leadership by using established sourcing strategies and timely
identification methods that are essential to meeting business needs.
• Efficiently managed applicant-tracking systems, Human Resources Information System
(Tesseract), Case Management System (QueWeb), Workforce Central (Kronos), as well as
created, organized, updated and maintained talent pools in the PeopleSoft database.
• Successfully reviewed the completion and accurateness all required documents needed to
process new hires, terminations, leave of absences, and other employee transactions.
• Carried out all recruitment processes including reaching potential candidates by
telephone/email, applicants’ resume screening, interviewing applicants, requesting background
checks, shortlisting, opening and closing job requisites.
• Supported the Home Depot HRSC to ensure that employee leave of absence requirements
were met in order to provided the appropriate medical release forms prior to return.
• Achieved large scale hiring for Home Depot stores, as well as provided management with up
to date information on candidate availability, processes, procedures, and timelines for employee
recruitment.
CSX TRANSPORTATION 2012 to 2013
Management Trainee, Transportation, Tampa, FL & Savannah / Atlanta, GA
Direct all transportation of goods from point-to-point, including managing train arrivals, transfer of
freight cars, and reorganization of scheduling. Liaised with customers in rectifying issues,
responding to inquiries, and collaborating in meetings with Sales and Marketing representatives.
Oversaw employee performance including attendance and administration of necessary disciplinary
actions.
• Supported compliance with budget restrictions through strategic contracting of employees for
terminal and local resource management.
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• Leveraged previous expertise in handling union issues regarding necessary investigations to
uncover rules violations and ensure maximum compliance.
• Applied rapid corrective action to resolve daily resource issues to remain on plan.
DELTA AIRLINES INC. 1994 to 2011
Operation Coordinator, Operation Control Center, Atlanta, GA (2007 – 2011)
Commanded operations for across 105 countries, re-routing, canceling, or increasing service through
careful management of Station Managers, Supervisors, Frontline Agents, and International Team
members. Supported CEO and General Management Team through daily operational briefings
containing critical information to accurately monitor daily performance. Acquired necessary
information from General, Operations, and Program Management to create quality-training
materials for Operation Control Center hires.
First point of contact for customer service issues and sounding board for all management
team's concerns.
Successfully created and implemented strategic business plan through key collaborations
with Flight Managers, Meteorologists, Corporate Security, local contractors, and Flight
Dispatchers.
Managed union relations including investigations and identification of potential violation of
rules.
Authored performance reports evaluating the daily operations, employee and baggage
performance.
Operations Supervisor, Airport Operations, Houston, TX. (2006 – 2007)
Provided oversight of all aspects of staff performance, performance evaluation, progressive
discipline, mediation of staff disputes and grievance procedures in accordance with state and federal
laws. Capitalized on previous experience driving performance excellence through key coaching,
motivation, and evaluation of 40 agents. Conducted targeted interviews to identify future Agents and
other Operations Leader in a fast paced recruiting environment. Facilitated and developed reports to
track performance in areas of customer service, baggage, and Occupational Safety and Health
Administration audits. Collaborated with Human Resources in pioneering strategies for hiring, as
well as ensure that all applications and pre-hire documents are completed thoroughly and accurately.
Determine proper medias for approaching the right caliber candidates and coordinate
advertisement of current job opportunities.
Processed pre-screening and conducted face-to-face interviews.
Active use of recruitment tools such as Career Builder, LinkedIn and other online job boards.
Develop and cultivate strong relationships with various levels of management, candidates and
external recruiting sources.
Coordinated daily operations and morning staff meetings, addressed and resolved customer
complaints.
Created and prepared paperwork for all new hires, tracked attendances, recorded personal
and vacation time.
Performance Leader I, International Airport Operations, Atlanta, GA (2000 – 2006)
Multifaceted role recruiting new employees, facilitating staff development, and maintaining quality
and performance levels. Conducted 300+ targeted interviews to identify optimal frontline candidates
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to ensure continued success. Led new hire orientation as well as regular performance reviews to
identify of areas for improvement and implement actionable plans to ensure attainment of
organizational objectives. Authored performance reports evaluating employee and baggage
performance. Created annual Occupational Safety and Health Administration audit reports.
Made initial contacts, scheduled and conducted full interview cycle, met each personally and
checked references.
Responsible for providing current recruitment knowledge and trends within the regional
market.
Responsible for the recruitment, orientation, supervision, and performance evaluation of up
to 80 below-wing employees.
Processed pre-screening and conducted face-to-face interviews.
Championed enhanced strategies, programs, metrics, and reports for recruiting following
evaluation of airline and client needs as well as industry best practices.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration & Human Resources, Columbia College of
Missouri
Human Resources Performance Management Certification (HRPM)
Six Sigma Lean Yellow Belt