Fred Johnson
Human Resources Manager
Irving, Texas 75062 • 817-***-**** • ************@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
Human Resources Executive with vast experience directing recruitment and talent management, team-building facilitation, and staff development for Fortune 100 to 500 companies, domestically and abroad. Proven history of maximizing profitability through HR operations oversight, contributing to cost reductions and increased productivity, as well as efficiency.
•Designs and implements internal controls, procedures, state and federal law practices, and effective training programs for executive-level and interdepartmental employees; reengineers existing practices to improve effectiveness.
•Excels at building and maintaining strong alliances; demonstrates skill in selecting qualified team members through human resources initiatives.
•Administers personality and career assessments to recognize workers’ strengths; utilizes consultative approach to impact advancement opportunities and performance management.
•Develops teams to encourage professional/personal growth and collaboration toward common goals; strategies measures to ensure appropriate corporate administration and compliance.
Area of Expertise
Human Resources Logistics • Facility/Organizational Development • Human Resource Law Management
Domestic/International Recruitment • Career Consulting • Personality Assessments
Compensation and Benefits Management/Administration • Payroll Approval and Processing
Performance Evaluations • Training and Development • Employee Relations
Professional Experience
Human Resources Business Partner, Dallas, Texas 2008-Present
•Merchandising Company: 6/2014 to 3/2015
oDirected change management with long term contracts in HR management for, small-business teams to Large Corporations of over 15000 employees nation wide.
oCounseled business leaders on strategies for improving employee retention, as well as measures to reduce turnover costs; reviewed tactics for implementing successful hiring practices to attract qualified candidates.
•Medical Air Transport: 3/2014 to 6/2014
oProvided a broad range of HR support to the HR department. Which included a variety of human resources activities to include employee relations, retention, succession planning, team member development, performance management and communication of employee policies, meeting legal requirements, and ensuring compliance.
oImplement HR goals, processes, practices & systems to build organizational and people capability (i.e., staffing, performance management, training & development, employee relations)
•Z Projects: 2009 to Present
oDetermine strengths and weaknesses, and facilitate enhanced efficiency in consideration of companies’ operational goals.
oReviews resumes and employment applications and screens applications to identify qualified candidates for assigned positions. Interviews selected candidates to determine the appropriateness of candidate's skills and experience. Checks employment references. Hires viable candidate based on negotiations with department.
•Led conferences with more than 200 attendees, discussing correlation between personality and ability to manage job responsibilities effectively from productivity standpoint.
oConferred with executives and supervisors regarding HR logistics, workforce planning, Policy and Procedures and human capital management needs.
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Operations, Vice President
hearts of love International, inc., Dallas, Texas(Non-Profit) 2012-2014
Lead Non-Profit Operations and Management function as a member of Sr. Portfolio Management team. Reported directly to the CEO. Position was integral as newly formed operations position and focus our non-profit organization.
Provided recommended direction to support Senior Management for determining acceptable risk and profitability, which turned the entire company from a loss to a fast paced growth company in a 90 day period.
Developed the structure and communication of Non-Profit Management product strategies and information to senior leadership, field and home office staff from non-existent to a fully structured corporation.
Provided technical leadership for execution of newly created stated strategies. Implemented, newly created Non-Profit Management financial strategies on an substandard accounting method to a new, clear and compliant accounting and positive flowing financial system.
In collaboration with the our Private/Non-Profit Business Unit, lead field and home office corporate staff in achieving their budgeted financial results (from 1 retreat center to 5 resort Retreat Centers in 4 different states, along with contractor retention, commissions, pricing guidance and new business production goals) through research & development of Non-Profit Management and new sales business plan strategies.
Drove growth and market penetration of our Non-Profit Retreat Centers, and newly added Seminar products. Supported sales goals and created sales plans for all field offices and helped build producer relationships through direct and indirect contacts. Offered creative solutions to further growth of our Non-Profit Retreat Centers and Seminars.
Increased and enhanced external visibility of Hearts of Love, Inc. Non-Profit Management and products, along with the appetite and service capability. Became a visible leader for Non-Profit Retreat facilities.
Demonstrated operational excellence by creating policies, procedures, and strategies and organizing and prioritizing workload.
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills through responsiveness, accuracy and proactive thinking
Demonstrated the ability to analyze complex legal, financial and business issues; production and profitability data and trends; emerging and existing exposures; policy language and coverage issues in order to determine risks and opportunities and provide successful solutions.
Career Consultant/Case Manager
Sally White & Associates, Dallas, Texas 2011-2012
•Managed caseload of more than 170 corporate client monthly caseload, offering wide range of services to facilitate domestic and international relocation initiatives.
•Conducted needs assessments to determine individual and family requirements pertaining to employment opportunities and community resources.
•Directed clients requiring resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and other self-marketing products to internal publications department.
•Worked with researchers regarding community connections to ease clients’ transition within relocation area.
•Maintained program costs based on services rendered to each client in compliance with regulatory guidelines; and reports tracking their employment progress in accordance with current laws and regulation.
•Attended internal training and development related to employment trends and current job market, learning innovative techniques for providing thorough assistance to clients.
•Provided extensive interview training consisting of possible scenarios clients might experience when meeting prospective employers.
•Helped clients with developing public speaking strategies enabling them to practice giving comprehensive responses to general interview questions.
•Interfaced with recruiters specializing in diverse industries to coordinate career placement; achieved 75% success-rate of clients securing employment.
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Human Resources Director, Dallas, Texas 2007-2009
Z Projects, Inc.
•Performed full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing applicants, in addition to negotiation compensation for qualified candidates to fill positions in specialized industries.
•Focused efforts on executive search of architects and interior designers at all levels for locations statewide.
•Managed working partnership with managers and supervisor, and acted as liaison for employees; evaluated job requirements to align business groups with prospects.
•Selected appropriate candidates demonstrating qualifications coinciding with available offers to ensure proper position classification, making certain recruits would thrive within environment.
•Redefined strategic direction of HR initiatives, leadership development, and training program establishment, instituting high-performance environment through team orientations and operations support.
•Spearheaded enhanced performance management by conducting employee reviews and making recommendations for attaining operational goals.
•Confirmed completion of all company and federal documents in compliance with human resources guidelines and government regulations.
Authored performance evaluations, which were implemented and are still in use within three other companies to date.
Contributed to achievement of high-quality project outcomes and turnarounds, from 5% to more than 40% increase.
Recruiting Services Director, Dallas, Texas 2007
Candidates on Demand, Inc.
•Managed national accounts for Fortune 100 to 500 companies specializing in health care, administration, HR, and other lucrative industries for publicly held-recruiting firm.
•Led full-cycle recruitment activities, including candidate on-boarding with clients to facilitate smooth placement transitions; identified top talent by utilizing primary networking avenues.
•Analyzed resumes, delved into employment histories, performed reference checks, and evaluated skill sets.
•Performed pre-employment screening for clients, assessing candidates through behavioral interviews, assessments, and various other methods to ensure near-perfect job fit.
•Liaised between client and prospects, relaying information such as job responsibilities and expectations.
•Adhered to stringent deadlines to fulfill recruitment objectives in timely manner.
Generated business development and sales leads for account managers through relationship-building opportunities with clients and prospective employees.
Additional Experience
Human Resources Director, Dallas, Texas 2005-2007
Source Suite, LLC
Administration Director, Dallas, Texas 2003-2005
Staffelbach Design Associates, Inc.
Education and Certifications
Concordia College, DE
M.B.A., Human Resources Management
B.B.A., Finance
Myers Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI) Certified Practitioner (CPP)
Strong Inventory Interests® (Strong) Certified Practitioner (CPP)
Certified Life Coach Supervisor (IFC)