Experience

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  Mid South Rehab Services, Inc.

  • Vp Of Human Resources
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  Mid South Rehab Services, Inc.

  • United States

  • VP of Human Resources

    • Nov 2022 - Present
    • United States
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  University of Mississippi Medical Center

  • Jackson, Mississippi, United States

  • Human Resources Business Partner

    • Mar 2020 - Nov 2022
    • Jackson, Mississippi, United States
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  DG Foods, LLC

  • Director of Human Resources

    • Jan 2018 - Oct 2019
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  Walmart

  • Regional Human Resources Director

    • Jun 1999 - Nov 2017

    Overseen and managed human resource practices, programs, and policies for 26,000 employees in over 94 locations in multiple states. Directed execution of company initiatives, business strategies, and objectives. Partnered and worked closely with regional general manager to achieve operational goals and meet budget. Developed and implemented talent management strategies by analyzing workforce staffing needs. Assessed and leveraged talent to increase business effectiveness. Built a diverse organization by attracting and recruiting highly skilled and engaged external talent, developing internal talent, and conducting gap analyses. Increased diversity in area of responsibility by 30%. Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as company policies, procedures, and regulations for multiple facilities by interpreting reports as well as implementing and monitoring human resource compliance. Cultivated environment of integrity, respect, and company culture.

  • Market Human Resources Manager

    • Apr 2005 - Jun 2012

    Managed workforce planning and staffing. Implemented multiple business plans, including those for regional level. Directed human resource projects for 17 company stores with 5,100 associates. Developed store-level talent by establishing and fostering workforce techniques and sourcing talent. Monitored and created action plans for diversity initiatives. Audited human resource practices and created action plans to resolve issues. Conducted on-site observations and trained store management on human resource methodology and processes. Conducted and addressed gap competency analysis. Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as company policies, procedures, and regulations for multiple facilities by interpreting reports as well as implementing and monitoring human resource compliance. Implemented associate engagement by analyzing survey data and employment trends, gathering internal/external perspectives, and collecting other data specific to geographic area. Provided human resource advice and consulting to hourly and management associates. Partnered with U.S. Army and Air Force bases to establish hiring option for military personnel transitioning from active military roles into opportunities at Walmart stores resulting in over 10 military personnel being hired in 3 month time frame.Created an online contact resource tool that allowed over 100 human resource managers across the division to establish military relationships/partnerships for ongoing talent consideration.

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  Walmart Distribution Center

  • New Braunfels, TX

  • Human Resources Manager

    • Jun 1999 - Apr 2005
    • New Braunfels, TX
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  US Army

  • Battalion Operations Officer

    • May 1989 - Mar 2004

    Managed ammunition forecasting and provided Unit Status Reports, War plans, and special operations for four companies. Responsible for the organization of the command and allocation of personnel weapons and equipment. Responsible for acquiring intelligence data, analyze and evaluate the information, transmission and processing of classified material, while providing Operation Security* Successfully managed the Battalion's Operation Budget without year end default* Developed the Battalion's Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise Standard Operating Procedures.

  • Ordnance Executive Military Officer

    • Jul 1989 - May 1992

    Executive Officer of a (NATO) Ordnance Company of 109 soldiers. Responsible for coordinating, planning, and conducting unit administration and training. Served as unit supply and maintenance officer responsible for overseeing proper accountability of unit property and equipment. Performed concurrently as the unit Communication Security Custodian responsible for the distribution, destruction, and security of communication security material. * Successfully turned in 100% of unit organization and installation property during unit's inactivation* Increased solider skills and readiness in accordance to the Army doctrine by 100%

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  Oklahoma Department of Human Services

  • Lawton, Oklahoma Area

  • Social Worker

    • Aug 1996 - May 1999
    • Lawton, Oklahoma Area

    Planned, organized, and implemented recruitment and retention programs. Provided budget planning and assistance eligibility. Managed a constant workload of 150 clients. Coordinated and resolved quality control errors. Scheduled and attended hearing summaries. Interpreted regulations and poli...