Denise Ames, SHRM-SCP, CTADM, CMCM
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Credentials
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
USF Corporate Training and Professional EducationMay, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
SHRMJun, 2019- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Williams Parker
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resources Director
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Aug 2018 - Present
Director of Human Resources for the region's largest and oldest law firm. Responsible for all stages of the talent life cycle for both attorneys and staff, including: job structure, position descriptions, and organizational charts; workforce and succession planning; sourcing, recruitment and building a bench of top talent; on-boarding process design and management; ongoing learning and development needs analysis and program design; compensation analysis and reward program design; engagement and… Show more Director of Human Resources for the region's largest and oldest law firm. Responsible for all stages of the talent life cycle for both attorneys and staff, including: job structure, position descriptions, and organizational charts; workforce and succession planning; sourcing, recruitment and building a bench of top talent; on-boarding process design and management; ongoing learning and development needs analysis and program design; compensation analysis and reward program design; engagement and employee relations; performance management and off-boarding; recognition; and regulatory compliance. Show less Director of Human Resources for the region's largest and oldest law firm. Responsible for all stages of the talent life cycle for both attorneys and staff, including: job structure, position descriptions, and organizational charts; workforce and succession planning; sourcing, recruitment and building a bench of top talent; on-boarding process design and management; ongoing learning and development needs analysis and program design; compensation analysis and reward program design; engagement and… Show more Director of Human Resources for the region's largest and oldest law firm. Responsible for all stages of the talent life cycle for both attorneys and staff, including: job structure, position descriptions, and organizational charts; workforce and succession planning; sourcing, recruitment and building a bench of top talent; on-boarding process design and management; ongoing learning and development needs analysis and program design; compensation analysis and reward program design; engagement and employee relations; performance management and off-boarding; recognition; and regulatory compliance. Show less
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Hudson's Bay Company
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional Human Resources Manager | FL, AL, TN, NC, SC
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Feb 2017 - Aug 2018
Regional HR business partner responsible for $250MM+ combined volume in 14 multi-banner locations with 1,000+ associates in the regional market. Executive coach for Regional Vice Presidents, District Managers and General Managers on talent acquisition, career development, feedback/coaching, employee relations, retention strategies, and succession planning. Experienced in organizational design and change management related to mergers and acquisitions (80% travel). Regional HR business partner responsible for $250MM+ combined volume in 14 multi-banner locations with 1,000+ associates in the regional market. Executive coach for Regional Vice Presidents, District Managers and General Managers on talent acquisition, career development, feedback/coaching, employee relations, retention strategies, and succession planning. Experienced in organizational design and change management related to mergers and acquisitions (80% travel).
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Saks Fifth Avenue
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Talent Acquisition Manager | Human Resources Manager
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Jan 2016 - Feb 2017
Corporate Human Resources business partner with responsibility for building world class teams through the acquisition of top talent and career growth/development strategies. Regional responsibility for 13 store markets including Richmond, VA along with the states of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida.
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Talent Development Director | Human Resources Director
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2011 - 2016
Senior leadership team member responsible for increasing sales, improving service and driving results through a comprehensive people strategy inclusive of talent acquisition, onboarding, learning/development, competency coaching, career development, retention and succession planning.
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Target
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Mexico
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Store Team Leader | General Manager
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2008 - 2010
Experienced key management executive recruited to lead the turnaround and return to profitability of this high risk $32 million 126,000sf store through 5 salaried executives and 130 team members. Experienced key management executive recruited to lead the turnaround and return to profitability of this high risk $32 million 126,000sf store through 5 salaried executives and 130 team members.
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Arthur Rutenberg Homes
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United States
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Real Estate
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Vice President, Interiors Division
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2005 - 2008
Senior executive with full responsibility for the strategic planning, development and leadership of this $576 million corporation’s complete Interiors function. Challenged to rebuild and improve the accounting, budgeting and financial systems; and develop best-in-class business processes by providing leadership for the model home department and the multi-unit management of nine design center teams located throughout Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas (60% travel). Senior executive with full responsibility for the strategic planning, development and leadership of this $576 million corporation’s complete Interiors function. Challenged to rebuild and improve the accounting, budgeting and financial systems; and develop best-in-class business processes by providing leadership for the model home department and the multi-unit management of nine design center teams located throughout Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas (60% travel).
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Store Manager | Luxury General Manager
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1990 - 2004
Promoted with full accountability for this $60 million operation by directing all human resources, sales and service, visual, accounting, finance, administrative and building services functions of this business unit. Responsible for a $6 million annual controllable operating expense budget and delivered a 24% direct contribution rate versus the company average of 17%. Achieved results through the leadership of 18 direct reports and a 300+ member team. Promoted with full accountability for this $60 million operation by directing all human resources, sales and service, visual, accounting, finance, administrative and building services functions of this business unit. Responsible for a $6 million annual controllable operating expense budget and delivered a 24% direct contribution rate versus the company average of 17%. Achieved results through the leadership of 18 direct reports and a 300+ member team.
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Education
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1987 - 1989
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science, Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management -
1985 - 1987
Lansing Community College
General Coursework, Business Prep
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