Bruce Perkes
618-***-**** • *****@*******.***
Talented Business Development & Business Manager
HR Management Marketing
Strong expertise in all aspects of Business Management. I am highly organized and have delivered customer service excellence for 30 plus years. I am accomplished in successful project leadership and the ability to build and maintain relationships.
Sales & Marketing Management
Project Management
Conflict Management
Client Retention
Site Safety Management
Human Resources
Recruiting
Process Improvements
Customer Service
Employee Relations
Problem Analysis/Resolution
Territory Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Manpower, Southern Illinois, Metro St. Louis October 1997- December 2023
Branch Manager
Business Management: Manage daily operations, develop creative and productive team through recognition and empowerment. Responsible for processing and managing workers compensation, annual budget, sales analysis, trend and forecast reports. Supported HR functions for staff and associates i.e. performance reviews, wage negotiation, compensation, exposure to qualification process for benefits STD, LTD, FMLA, conflict resolution, onboarding, interviewing, and termination.
Business & Marketing Development: Responsible for the development of new business partnerships.
Client Collaboration: Collaborated with new and existing clients from concept to production to exceed client’s sales goals and expectations.
Leadership: Manage 3 branches: Fairview Heights IL, Creve Coeur MO, O’Fallon MO.
Accomplishments: Continuously meeting and exceeding yearly metrics and strong yearly reviews
Tempus Staffing Service, Memphis, TN October 1995 – October 1997
Recruiter
Leadership: Recruited, hired and trained new employees for customers. Mentored, coached and trained team members and associates.
Communication Management: Maintained contact with clients throughout the hiring process.
Accomplishments: Made many successful matches with our clients and helped local community members find gainful employment.
Kmart Corporation, Corpus Christi, TX July 1988 – September 1995
Conversion Manager & Fashions Manager
Leadership: Managed the Southwest Region Refurbishment Program for 3 years. Trained and developed project coordinators and lead several projects throughout the Southwest Region. Recruited, hired and trained all associates while opening and then managing a new store as Fashions Manager
Communication Management: Maintained contact with corporate leaders on progress and updates on all projects.
Accomplishments: Numerous successful refurbishment projects and a successful grand opening of new store in Corpus Christi as a Fashions Manager
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management/Marketing, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL