Human Resources Training

A mbria J. Watts

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Executive Summary

• Established professional who utilizes investigation skills to build effective employee practices

• Works well leading and in teams in order to drive diversity and an inclusive work environment

• Concentration in human resources management and organizational development

Professional Experience

U.S Security Associates 10/2013- Present

Regional Loss Prevention Coordinator

Maintain management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and

procedures.

Ensure planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and

discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with employees; hearing and resolving

employee grievances; counseling employees and supervisors

Develop and implement strategic initiatives for recruiting diverse talent in a multi-site organization

Develop strong relationships and partner with corporate and business leaders

Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and

different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Maintain loss prevention staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees

Other HR duties, policies, and procedures set forth by U.S. Security Associates, Inc.

Kohl’s Department Store 05/2012- 11/2013

Loss Prevention Supervisor, Atlanta, GA

Works with the District Loss Prevention Manager to identify and correct loss related risks to the company

involving theft, safety, inventory control, and operational compliance

Maintains direct ownership for current location

Actively participates in the direct hiring, training and supervision of Loss Prevention Associates within their

district

Oversees the execution of shortage reduction plans centering around theft, safety, inventory control, and

operational compliance

Uses audit results to direct efforts toward further training and development needs of the Store Management

and Associate teams on operational compliance

Target Corporation

Human Resources Specialist, Atlanta, GA 11/2007- 08/2012

Served as recruiter for staff vacancies, responsible for both sourcing and interviewing qualified candidates

Provided current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working

conditions, wages, and opportunities for promotion and employee benefits.

Planned and conducted new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational

objectives.

Administered compensation and benefits programs for all staff.

Utilized as a key resource for employee relations matters, including performance management concerns,

investigations, and terminations.

Analyzed trends and metrics used to develop training programs and workplace policies to improve overall

department effectiveness.

It Takes A Village Learning Academy 08/2003- 01/2007

Assistant Director, Atlanta, GA

Responsible for execution of employee life cycle requirements, including hiring, training, and supervision

of staff

Conducted teacher evaluations to ensure high-quality performance and created professional growth plans

to support identified area(s) of deficiencies

Developed student curriculum to be executed by teaching staff

Served as the first contact for administration of parent-related policies and concerns

Oversaw compliance standards to ensure organization met all licensing and safety requirements

Related Experience

Carrollton Police Department 01/2009- 05/2009

Internship, Carrollton, GA

• Aid in speaking with victims and witnesses concerning the crime they were involved in or witnessed

• Attended firearm safety class

Felony State Adult Probation Office 08/2008- 12/2008

Internship, Carrollton, GA

• Participated with annual Sobriety Checkpoints with Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Carroll and Douglas

County Police Department and probation officers.

• Safely and successfully assisted with home visits/inspections for contraband and/or probation violation.

Education

M.A. Master of Arts 08/2011

Major: Industrial Organization Psychology

Argosy University

Atlanta, GA

• Performance Appraisal and Feedback

• Leadership and Behavior Analysis

• Employee Selection, Placement and Classification

B.S. Bachelor of Science 08/2008

Major: Criminology

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Ga

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