GEORGE M. BRYANT
Sherwood, AR *2117
Cellular: 501-***-**** e-mail: ***@*********.***
EDUCATION
May 1989 WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
Little Rock, Arkansas
Master of Business Administration
Concentration: Human Resource Development
May 1983 UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS
Conway, Arkansas
Bachelor Business Administration -- Management
Minor-- Computer Science
QUALIFICATIONS
* Approximately thirty years of management experience to include training, staffing, conflict resolution, budgeting, teambuilding, pay studies, staff recruitment, etc. 15 of which was at the senior management level.
* Ability to perform effectively in group dynamics with emphasis in problem solving and decision making.
* Ability to perform need assessments and conduct performance appraisals, financial audits, and financial budgets.
* Participation in reorganization and salary restructuring.
* Master of Business Administration degree with emphasis in Human Resource Development.
* Experience with short term strategic goal planning and implementation.
* Knowledge of personal computers and software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Powerpoint, Publisher, AASIS and others.
* Exceptional knowledge and understanding of the Arkansas Classification and Compensation Act.
* Successful completion of the DHS Leadership Development Training Program.
AFFILIATIONS
* Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated
* Arkansas State Employee Association
* Eighth Street Missionary Baptist Church
* Recovery Centers of Arkansas Board Member
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2007 to Present Arkansas Department Human Services
Little Rock, Arkansas
Position: DHS Agency Manager of Human Resources
Responsibilities: Currently providing HR services for the Children and Family Services Division. Provided central oversight of department’s human resources functions. Supervise HR administrative and technical support staff in classification and compensation matters, personnel records, and HR policy administration. Managed and conducted research along with the preparation of statistical reports. Assisted with development, coordination and maintenance of strategic plans. Managed/coordinated cross-divisional team initiatives.
2000 to 2007 Arkansas State Hospital
Little Rock, Arkansas
Position: Human Resources Manager
Responsibilities: Served on Senior Management Team providing technical assistance on internal personnel issues/policies and oversees staff orientation and training. Involved in conflict management/resolution issues and the agency liaison for AASIS HR computer system. Participated in preparation of short term strategic planning
1990 to 2000 PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE
Little Rock, Arkansas
Position: Dean of Human Resource Development
Responsibilities: Served as chief coordinator for employee relations; training; recruitment; and staff benefits. Experienced in job appraisals; automatic payroll system; conflict resolution; assisting and preparing responses to legal interrogatories and litigation matters.
Served as chief fiscal officer of the college whose task was to supervise all fiscal operations; physical plant services; auxiliary services; human resources etc. Experienced in fund accounting, audit and budget preparations, grants management, and financial analysis. Member of the senior management team.
Assisted the Development Director in the development, coordination, and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising program; worked with the president for special assignments including but not limited to the training of Personnel Director in payroll administration and employee benefits; conducted special internal audits and salary studies.
Provided general and technical personnel assistance including the administering of employee benefits; job assessment and classification; the implementation of an automated payroll system; preparation of quarterly payroll federal 941; W-2 wage forms, risk management; interpreting of policies and procedures; employee orientation, etc.
REFERENCES Available upon request