Brian Word Email & Phone Number

Marietta, Ga, Us

The Talent Development Manager is responsible for achieving the long-term vision of talent management across multiple entities and operating teams through tactical experimentation, evaluation and execution; all while designing, developing, implementing, and administering legally-compliant human resources systems, policies, procedures, and best practices to extract the highest amount of career satisfaction and performance from existing team members across the commonly owned organizations. • Provided executive-level leadership and strategy to the Managing Partners, ensuring alignment with the organization's long-term mission and goals. Played a pivotal role in shaping the direction of Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Benefits and Compensation Administration, and HR Compliance.• Led the recruitment process from end-to-end, standardizing and implementing uniform procedures for interviewing, hiring, and onboarding. This included developing effective sourcing strategies, conducting interviews, and facilitating smooth onboarding experiences to attract and retain top talent across the organization.• Collaborated with executive leadership to identify and implement strategies that support the organization's mission, with a focus on recruiting and retaining high-performing individuals. Developed and implemented systems to refine the organization's ability to consistently live out E-E-A (Set Expectations, Ensure Execution, Hold Accountable) in all manager-to-team member relationships.• Developed programs to guide management in areas such as discipline, performance improvement, and termination. Ensured consistent treatment and documentation of team member relations, with a focus on maintaining compliance and supporting the organization's recruitment and retention goals.• Actively worked alongside leadership to set and achieve employee turnover goals, with a focus on retention strategies to minimize turnover and enhance team stability.

Moore, Oklahoma, United States

As the practice manager, I provide a variety of analytical, evaluative, advisory, coordinating, supervisory and technical functions in support of the Vet Sense Urgent Pet Care. Areas of responsibility encompass veterinary practice administration, operational plans, training of staff, ordering and stocking supplies and equipment, funds and resource management, data automation, staffing, safety and security, and review/evaluation/analysis of the past performance of the practice. The fundamental responsibility of the Practice Manager is to effectively use all available resources to provide the best possible patient care to animals treated/handled by the hospital, as well as to ensure the profitability of the practice.• Manage the financial reporting of the business, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, budgeting, income reconciliation, credit and banking • Inventory management including process flow and control • Manage patient medical records and ensuring the highest quality of accuracy • Responsible for managing the interviewing and hiring of needed staff members • Provide training for new hires • Scheduling needs for staff and doctors • Promote and help ensure a patient centered environment • Facilitates resolutions for client problems that cannot be resolved by doctors or staff • Community involvement, including participation in fundraising and charity events

*Executive level leadership (COO and CEO)*Led Life.Church campuses with 2,000-8,000 attenders*Oversaw a volunteer base of 200-600 individuals*Led professional growth and development for a staff team of 10-20 whose responsibilities led teams of hundreds

Edmond, Oklahoma, United States

*Led and directed a staff of one full time pastor and one full time assistant*Executed a comprehensive ministry for Singles including a midweek worship service, discipleship program and small groups.*Birthed 12 new groups *Taught and preached 2-3 times weekly*Provided supervision, guidance, leadership, and accountability to college ministry in excess of 200 students*Planned, coordinated and lead foreign mission trip to Guatemala *Launched orphan care ministry*Preached in our multi-site venues (300 +)

*Led, directed, managed and delegated staff of 3 full-time student ministers, 2 administrative assistants, and 2 interns. *Oversaw confirmation, middle school, high school, and college program*Trained and equipped over 100 volunteer youth workers*Teaching Pastor for middle and high school worship - average of 230 students*Coordinated weekly small groups and discipleship groups for an average of 250 students from grades 6-12.*Planned, coordinated and lead foreign (Dominican Republic, Kenya, Haiti, Ukraine, and Ethiopia) and domestic mission trips*Scheduled, organized, and executed retreats for discipleship and evangelism*Created a new discipling format implement for Sunday morning *Created disciple curriculum for Student Sunday School and Confirmation*Organized and implemented community and school outreaches*Experienced 50% growth in events, 75% growth in small groups, and 110% growth in youth worship over first 2 years*Preached in adult contemporary service (2000 +)

*Cast vision and direction for multi-campus Student Ministry (Windermere Baptist, Windermere Community Church, Lake Buena Vista Church)*Led and directed staff of 2 student associates, and an administrative assistant. *Trained and equipped over 50 volunteer youth workers*Speaker and creative leader for weekly Student worship - average of 175 students*Coordinated weekly Sunday School and discipleship groups for 200 students*Planned and coordinated foreign (Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Columbia) and domestic mission trips*Scheduled, organized, and executed eight student related retreats per year*Experienced 50% growth in events, 35% growth in small groups, and 45% growth in youth worship

Master'S Degree, Christian Studies

Bachelor'S Degree, Speech Communication And Rhetoric

Activities and Societies: University of Tennessee Football Team (1999-2002) Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

Bachelor'S Degree, Speech Communication And Rhetoric