Dwayne D. Algarin

Plano, Texas Mobile: 214-***-**** act1iv@r.postjobfree.com

Operations Executive/Human Resources

Operations/Human Resources professional, experienced in driving employee and system engagement to measurably drive positive results through, strategic design and execution of human resource initiatives in the manufacturing, distribution, and retail industries.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Designed and conducted training and development programs for supervisory /management teams

Designed workforce planning with the operations team to meet production/delivery scheduling.

Negotiated Labor Contracts ensuring Compliance with U.S. labor law and Canadian Provincial Law.

Managed collaboratively with General Counsel to proactively address strategies to avert Title VII, EEOC, and NLRA civil litigation.

Developed Environmental, health & safety strategy, programs, audits and committees in accordance with 29CFR.

Consulted with Board of Directors Compensation Committee in framing organization wide compensation structure.

Developed and managed Human Resources and Administration budgets upwards of $3M.

Designed, directed and executed human resource generalist functions: Strategic HR, compensation and Benefits, recruiting and selection, environmental health and safety, employee and labor relations, government compliance, performance management/succession planning.

Most recently directing operations segment for broad line distribution center.

Bilingual English/Spanish

Professional Experience

Vice President of Human Resources 4/2014-

Provide leadership, direction and partnership to the management team. Establish and maintain partnerships with all staff through effective counsel on HR and other divisional matters.

Identify and apply recruiting strategies to ensure a timely response to filling open positions. Collaborate with Field HR Business Partners and Leadership to close talent gaps and improve recruitment, leadership development, and retention plans that meet business goals. Support outreach efforts by developing quality relationships with multiple sources.

Provide counsel to managers and employees regarding on-the-job and formal training opportunities to aide in their development. Assist in preparing Individual Development Plans and facilitate the performance management process.

Interact with functional leaders and employees to gain a first-hand feel for their daily responsibilities and challenges. Form solid working relationships, based on thorough knowledge of the business and HR procedures, with the functional leaders.

Identify and monitor the Operating companies culture so that it supports the attainment of the company's goals/key results and promotes employee satisfaction. Manage employee survey results and cultural development to implement targeted action plans and partner with division leadership aimed at optimizing employee morale, engagement, and teamwork.

Manage succession Planning.

SUPERMERCADO EL RANCHO, INC. Dallas Texas - Director Human Resources 2012-2013

Privately owned Retail and wholesale Distribution Company with sales revenue of $350MIL

Created entire company Human Resources infrastructure for two business divisions.

Negotiated and implemented benefits program for both entities to include major medical healthcare, dental, vision, STD, LTD and 401k.

Developed compensation strategy for salaried and hourly employees.

Developed OSHA Safety program in accordance with 29CFR.

Implemented Leadership Training program.

Created companywide performance management and succession plan.

Developed a recruiting strategy and workforce plan to accommodate growth.

Performed HR audit and drove compliance initiatives with FLSA, OSHA, Homeland Security

Negotiated vendor contracts.

Created new job descriptions, operations metrics and performance standards.

Developed union avoidance strategy and employee engagement feedback process

Strategic partner in implementation of new HRIs- Oracle JD Edwards.

Outstanding Productions, Inc. Dallas, TX - General Manager, 2008 to 2012

Privately owned Destination Management Company providing services across the U.S. Reporting to the CEO, managed the full range of HR business operations: Strategy, Policies, & Practices.

Lead the culture change from entrepreneurial environment to a more structured, corporate organization through greater accountability, stronger internal processes, and more comprehensive resources available to employees, and managed P&L.

Rebranded organization and implemented a results-oriented business and marketing strategy.

Negotiated real estate & general business contracts and services.

Cut expenditures by 37% ($500,000).

Directed on site sales staff at two office properties; Hilton Anatole and Gaylord Texan Resort.

Negotiated and implemented benefits program for both entities to include major medical healthcare, dental, vision, STD, LTD and 401k.

Developed compensation strategy for salaried and hourly employees.

Created companywide performance management and succession plan.

Performed HR audit and drove compliance initiatives with FLSA, OSHA, Homeland Security

Created new job descriptions, operations metrics and performance standards

Wal-Mart, Inc. Sacramento, CA

Regional Director, Human Resources, 2006 to 2008

Directed 16 Regional Human Resources Managers in California, having direct hr responsibility for 65,000 management and hourly Associates in 178 Retail locations of this $13 billion sales region

Focused on the development and retention of management talent.

Increased Compliance Metrics 47%.

Added $650,000 to P&L via Meal Break improvement initiative.

Designed & executed strategic human resource initiatives in alignment w/ business objectives.

Delco International, Inc. Dallas, Texas Human Resources Manager 2001- 2005

Directed the Human Resources function for a $6 million division whose function was re-manufacturing - distribution of motor vehicle engines and transmissions with facilities in Texas

Directed labor and employee relations, compensation & benefits, performance management, recruiting, training and development.

Developed environmental, health & safety strategy, programs, audits and committees in accordance with 29CFR.

Directed all human resource generalist functions through 4 direct reports.

VAW of America Ellenville, NY Director, Human Resources, 1998 to 2001

International aluminum extrusion manufacturing company headquartered in Germany

Directed the human resource function for this teamster organized manufacturer of extruded and drawn aluminum tubing, aluminum billets and aluminum rigid conduit, copper billets, lead billets and non-metallic billets.

Directed labor negotiations and grievances from process initiation through arbitration.

Directed Environmental Health and Safety program.

Directed recruiting, training and development in accordance with ISO standards.

Designed the workforce plan for this 3 shift, 24/6 manufacturing operation.

Designed performance management and succession plan for management group.

Managed compensation and benefits, legal compliance, strategic/tactical planning and implementation.

Overnight Transportation Nanuet, NY General Manager, 1994 to 1998

National truckload and LTL Transportation Company

Directed terminal operations - management of sales force, P&L, A/R, OS&D, customer services, scheduling, vehicle maintenance, D.O.T., H.R. and labor relations for a 50 door LTL facility.

Grew sales revenue by 22% while managing a regional sales group.

Campaigned against Teamsters Union and won NLRB election, maintaining company control over employees and facility Increase employee engagement scores from 54% to 87%.

Education & Certifications

The City University of New York New York, New York

Master of Public Administration

Wagner College Staten Island, New York

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Accounting

Cornell University- School of labor and Industrial Relations -Executive Decision making in today’s environment - Certificate

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