Manager Training

BRIDGETTE MOREL

Cell: 470-***-**** ● Email: ********@*****.*** ● Alpharetta, GA

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Dedicated and skilled manager and training professional with 10 years of achievements in driving human resources programs for up to 200 employees and managing large scale retail operations.

Mitigated theft risk through asset protection and saved $70,000 in less than one year for Walmart; led a team of 15 employees in safety, security, and surveillance.

Successful cross-trainer of diverse employee groups in seven departments; skilled in communicating details, concepts, and new product technologies.

Master of Project Management with exceptional organizational and time management skills; knowledgeable in implementing cost and operational efficiencies as well as employee training.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

ADP; Stromberg (VMS); Kronos (beginner); Microsoft Office; PeopleSoft; POS Systems; E-Verify; Social Media Platforms

EDUCATION

Master of Project Management, Keller Graduate School of Management, DeVry University – 2013

Bachelor of Science, Multi Media and Development, DeVry University – 2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nordic Norcross, GA December 2014 – Present

Payroll Coordinator

Weekly multi-state payroll functions for approximately 700 hourly and salary employees via ADP and Stromberg (VMS system; converting to Kronos). Process payroll for Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, and Mississippi (10 offices and manage state tax differences for W2 employees).

Coordinate with 16 staffing agencies for approximately 195-200 temporary employees, ensuring accurate bill rates and pay rates, along with start and end dates (serve as the timesheet approver for all temporary employees).

Set-up direct deposit for new hires and explain benefits / 401k.

Coordinate background and drug screens (Quest Diagnostics).

Maintain ADP and Stromberg, personnel files and information.

Provide accurate information for temp / staffing invoices and adding of new hires to the company.

Send out employee payroll checks (weekly).

Control adding of garnishments to associate files and maintain their distribution of information.

Act as Human Resources for associates on-site (verifying I-9 information and maintaining personnel files, etc.).

Maintain associates’ PTO and Vacation time, reducing the risk of over/ under of associates and their time.

Improved staffing agency accuracy and employee pay scale (bill rates and pay rates) by 35%.

Walmart Milton, GA September 2012 – July 2014

HR Training Coordinator (October 2013 – July 2014; resigned)

Led training activates for 150 employees, including introduction to the store, policies and procedures.

Compiled employee documentation and I-9 forms (Aliens and US Citizens), maintained employee privacy of personnel information and identity forms, along with identity training needs.

Completed paperwork for UEC (unemployment claims).

Supervised all associates in computer-based training and provided constructive feedback.

Scheduled and conducted up to six new hire interviews per month and searched the Career Preference database for potential employees.

Utilized Quest Diagnostics and pulled paperwork for drug screen results / scheduling screens for potential new hires.

Key organizer of the organizer of the Children’s Miracle Network 2013 Event:

oDeveloped program marketing and provided meaningful feedback to management for use in profit initiatives, raising $46,000 total.

Decreased accidents in the facility by 30%.

Asset Protection Associate (September 2012 – October 2013; promoted)

Maintained and ensured compliance with corporate standards for OSHA and environmental regulations.

Conducted and produced video feeds of all store operations to prevent shoplifting.

Acted as Safety Team Leader over 15 employees and conducted safety walks to determine safety location and explained protocol, etc., to ensure a safe environment for employees and customers.

Maintained Closed Circuit TV and cameras.

Attended court cases, as required.

Saved the store $70,000 in under one year by deterring shoplifters (training employees, etc.).

Created close relations with local Law Enforcement to provide a safer environment for customers and associates.

The Beach Club Gulf Shores, AL September 2006 – August 2007

Reservations Coordinator (relocated to Navarre, FL)

Managed cash flow.

Coordinated all reservations for clients.

Farberware Foley, AL March 2003 – September 2006

Assistant Manager (store closed)

Promoted from part-time sales associate to Assistant Manager.

Managed 10 employees (part-time and full-time). Managed hiring process (interviews, offers, onboarding, training).

Provided employee performance feedback in accordance with managerial tracking and profit plans. Conducted exit interviews (terminations) if necessary.

Conducted store audits (three during tenure); generated monthly profit reports; evaluated employee performance; maintained training records.

Tracked department logistics; compiled sales figures; controlled cash; generated reports.

Trained employees on registers and store procedures / policies.

Solved cash shortage incidents of up to $500, reducing shrinkage up to 15%.

Assisted with opening of another store location.

Previous Experience:

Worked at Home Depot as a Flooring Specialist and lived in Germany for six years.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Alpharetta Baptist Church – Assist with Art for Vacation Bible School

Walmart – Created promotional items for local Walmart in support of Children’s Miracle Network

TitleMax – Designed holiday pamphlet

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