Assistant HR Manager
Resume:
Lawton, OK *****
Aaron Hogner
********@*****.***
A driven and people-focused professional committed to connecting top talent
with meaningful opportunities through education and development.
Dedicated to building an environment of skill building, fostering strong
relationships, and aligning professional development with professional
goals.
EXPERIENCE SKILLS
Comanche Nation Casino, Lawton, OK Assistant Human Team Leadership
Resource Manager Problem Solving
Marketing
February 2026 - Current
Data Analysis
Support Comanche Nation Casino (CNC) employees and managers with workplace
concerns and conflict resolution Computer Literacy
Assist in handling disciplinary actions, investigations, and grievance processes
Promote a positive, compliant work environment Teamwork
Assist with job postings, candidate screening, and interview coordination
Support onboarding and orientation for new hires Project Management
Ensure hiring practices follow company policy, tribal policy and employment laws
Help enforce company policies and procedures Budgeting
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and tribal employment laws
Riverside Indian School, Anadarko, OK Social Studies
Instructor
July 2023 - February 2026
Prepare yearly instructional outlines and related daily lesson plans covering relevant
units of study
Teach students by selecting, developing, adapting and implementing appropriate
instructional methods and techniques utilizing available resources to provide for
academic achievement
Develop and conduct instruction within an environment that provides and promotes
opportunities for student develop growth academically and socially
Cherokee High School, Cherokee, NC Online Facilitator/Career
Development Coordinator
October 2017 - May 2023
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' business
academics and financial skills, as well as an understanding of our Tribal business
system and its place in the nation's economy
To provide knowledge needed for intelligent consumption of business services
To develop practical financial skills for personal use or for use in business occupations;
and to encourage students to develop work and personal habits essential for success in
their daily life.
Help students understand the importance of developing strong professional skills
Common Sense Cannabis, Cherokee, NC Founding
Member
February 2015-October 2017
Provided research data to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian to explore investing
into medical cannabis
Attended community events to help educate enrolled members a new view on
cannabis as medicine
Worked with EBCI Chief, Vice Chief, and tribal council to explore how the tribe could
benefit medically and financially from the cannabis business
Harrah s Cherokee Casino Resort, Cherokee, NC Tribal
Casino Gaming Board of Advisors Tribal Liaison
July 2012-October 2017
Advised employees and leadership on workplace issues, ensuring compliance with
tribal policies and federal gaming regulations
Served as primary TCGE HR liaison for tribally enrolled members, strengthening
employee relations and supporting organizational effectiveness
Interpreted and applied Tribal Ordinances, Management Agreements, and
Tribal-State Compact to support daily gaming operations
Assist with budget review for all departments within the casino operations
Assist in approval process of spending of $25,001+ for business needs
Acted as liaison between TCGE leadership and Eastern Band of Cherokee,
facilitating communication and issue resolution
Assisted in communication with EBCI/TCGE contract negotiations and execution,
ensuring all agreements met tribal and federal regulatory requirements
Prepared and managed board meeting materials, agendas, and official minutes,
maintaining accurate compliance records
Collaborated with HR on recruitment and employee development initiatives
aligned with compliance standards
EDUCATION
Mars Hill University, Mars Hill, NC B.S. Business Management
Haskell Indian Nations University, Lawrence, KS A.A. Business
Administration
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