Leadership

GERY FULLER

Hanceville, AL ***** 256-***-**** *******@*****.***

Dedicated, compassionate Human Resources professional bringing 30 years of leadership expertise in benefits administration, recruitment and staff development. Talented in bridging gaps between labor forces and management to achieve objectives. Driven and decisive with passion for building and retaining highly effective teams.

Led the Transportation Team in Winning WalMart's most Prestigious Community Service Award. The Helen R Walton Award for Outstanding Community Service in 1997 Facilitated the rescue and subsequent successful adoption of approximately 3000 dogs since 2019 Change Management

Employee Relations/Engagement

Talent Development

Diversity/Inclusion

Compensation

Learning and Development

Talent Acquisition

All Types of investigations

Performance Management

Kennel Technician, 10/2019 to Current

Crossing Paths Animal Rescue – Cleveland, AL

Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs. Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health. Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles. Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations and prevent expiration of perishable goods.

Market Human Resources Manager, 02/2012 to 03/2017 Walmart Stores US – North Central, AL

Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.

Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

organizational standards.

Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.

Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration. Coordinated with senior leadership and handled managerial needs by implementing fresh solutions into business strategies.

Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents. Initiated and maintained workers compensation cases for tracking, reporting and legal mechanics. Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions. Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.

Market Human Resources Manager, 06/2006 to 01/2012 Walmart Stores Inc. – Birmingham, AL

Implemented performance review and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results. Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents. Initiated and maintained workers compensation cases for tracking, reporting and legal mechanics. Transportation Human Resources Manager, 08/1999 to 06/2006 WalMart Logistics – Cullman, AL

Responsible for all Human Resource Functions for over 300 truck drivers and support staff(Operations, Service Shop, LTL and Maintenance)

Dispatch Manager, 03/1996 to 07/1999

Walmart Logistics – Cullman, AL

Organized and coordinated dispatch training programs for new hires and refresher training programs for existing personnel to continuously promote company vision, values and culture. Conferred with customers to address questions, problems and requests for service or equipment to allocate dispatch coverage during peak service times and during employee shortages. Motivated staff to deliver high-level dispatch support while successfully meeting departmental goals. Recruited, interviewed and selected employees in compliance with hiring practices and minimum standards of qualification and recommended personnel for promotion, demotion or reclassification to meet staffing requirements.

Responsible for or all dispatch operational functions through a leadership team of 12 salaried managers. Operations Manager, 02/1995 to 03/1996

Wal Mart Logistics – Cullman, AL

Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.

Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices. Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands. Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels. LTL Manager, 06/1994 to 02/1995

WalMart Logistics – Cullman, AL

Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes. Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation. Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance. Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members. Negotiated Carrier Contracts

Direct Responsibility for 50 Associate Team

Hourly Supervisor, 08/1992 to 06/1994

WalMart Logistics – Cullman, AL

Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.

Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs. Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas. Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals. Direct Responsibility for 40 associates in multiple distribution areas of operation No Degree: Industrial Management

Wallace State Community College - Hanceville - Hanceville, AL Certificate: Human Resources Management, 05/2007

Cornell University - Ithaca, NY

Certificate: 10/2006

Institute For Applied Management And Law - Newport Beach, CA EDUCATION

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