Cody Sumerix, M.Ed., Shrm-Cp Email & Phone Number

Tampa, FL, US

New Brunswick, NJ, US

• Project manage large-scale engagement initiatives from initial proposal to post-results assessment. Build the structure of my project teams and define roles and responsibilities to enable the achievement of project.
• Lead the planning and delivery of complex, wide-ranging information gathering, analysis, and stakeholder consultation activities and specify, negotiate, and agree on program and project deliverables.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of new trainings and processes, liaising with department heads and Legal to ensure compliance and successful deployment of enterprise talent initiatives.
• Conduct needs analyses to address skill gaps in teams when engaging talent partners, develop and deploy and learning materials to upskill employees across the enterprise.
• Consult for HR Business Partners and Talent Directors relating to their respective functions’ program structures, how to improve operational efficiency, and adapting to internal policy updates.
• Manage talent programs’ engagement strategy and practices from initial outreach through to candidate conversion.

New Brunswick, NJ, US

• Analyzed confidential reporting dashboards for J&J global acquisitions, divestitures, and transformations to provide business insight and drive operational action (Platforms utilized: Workday, Tableau, Oracle Business.
• Delivered data related to J&J initiatives to assess their respective impact/success and built new shared tools in support of sustained change.
• Compiled data and findings into regular executive summaries provided directly to C-Suite level executives.
• Created trainings for team performance indicators based on quarterly metrics and revise materials based on quarter-to-quarter and year-over-year change.

New Brunswick, NJ, US

• Lead program areas through large-scale transformations from HireUp implementation to an exclusively virtual approach and now a hybrid model all the while providing solutions to each approach.
• Design, create, and deliver new recruitment programs/workflows for business areas (including 3 J&J leadership development programs) to streamline recruitment and transition to an entirely virtual approach.
• Source and analyze business data, operational metrics, competitor/market research, to synthesize and articulate the data into insights leading to strategic actions and initiatives.
• Champion and implement new technology platforms and technical processes including HoganX, RIVS, Handshake, Piazza, Yello, Beamery, and Workday.

Gainesville, Florida, US

• Served as lead business partner for senior department heads to recommend, create, and implement talent acquisition initiatives
• Recommend placement of university and experienced candidates, extend and negotiate job offers while advising hiring managers
• Created new talent acquisition models to facilitate growth of talent-related organizational development structures
• Resolved workforce issues and create long-term solutions to address future business needs
• Implemented technical and competency-based assessments to improve quality of hire and reduce turnover
• Prepared, analyzed, and delivered metrics and proposals to members of senior management

Gainesville, Florida, US

• Design employer training webinars covering pertinent recruiting and HR topics
• Create employer education curriculums and tracks specific to industry and organization size
• Coordinate employer recruitment efforts and recommend best practices for companies to source student talent
• Oversee creation of materials and web content for employers relating to diversity education and recruiting
• Plan and execute two-day drive-in conference for 90+ recruiters including learning outcomes, event logistics, program content, budget, staffing, and post-event assessment
• Serve as account manager to 50+ employers and CRC liaison to the college of Design, Construction, & Planning

Gainesville, Florida, US

• Recruit, select, train, manage, and advise 25 Employer Relations Ambassador (ERA) members and directors as well as 50 student volunteers for Career Showcase
• Directly supervise and coordinate all student workers and volunteers at Career Showcase
• Lead the coordination and implementation of annual Majors and Minors Fair, cosponsored with Student Government, directly advising SG cabinet directors
• Assist in organization and execution of Career Showcase, the largest career fair in the southeast, as well as Graduate and Professional Schools Day, Summer Job and Internship Fair, and Part-Time Job Fair
• Design career event surveys, analyze feedback, and provide recommendations for future events.
• Supervise five undergraduate student assistants and one intern

Greensboro, NC, US

• Developed and presented sessions for Spartan Orientation Staff (SOS) Training
• Supervised the Spartan Orientation Staff of 25 serving as their first point of contact
• Assisted in the implementation of summer Spartan Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) programs to include ordering materials, preparing signage, decorating, interacting with guests, distributing surveys, etc.
• Evaluated SOAR by preparing and sending surveys, compiling results, analyzing data, and prepare reports
• Interpreted and compiled assessment reports for the department of New Student and Spartan Family Programs for SOAR program outcomes and orientation staff learning outcomes
• Coordinated the SOS awards banquet to take place in August

Sunrise, Florida, US

• Company administrator for two learning management systems to include constructing curriculum. auditing compliance levels and ensure company awareness and participation in online training courses
• Responsible for company compliance of training programs in alignment with federal, state and local laws ensuring employees complete their required, role-specific courses to include Workplace Harassment training, HIPAA.
• Create, develop and host corporate leadership and all employee training classes
• Post all new jobs, track applicants, and create offer packets for new hires including offer letters, legal documentation and all required pre-employment documents
• Administer background and drug screenings
• Facilitate New Hire Orientation bi-weekly

New York, NY, US

- Assessment/Compensation/Benefits: Review, assess, and grade all department associates' performance, handle employee wage compensation, raises, promotions, and terminations.- Recruitment: Interview candidates on a daily basis to select new associates, partnered with Macy's College to travel to universities and recruit college graduates to Macy's Executive.

- Contacted and conversed with 100+ clients regarding their advertising with HOME Magazine, recruited new clients- Coordinated events for Taste of Home 2011, 40 Under Forty, and Taste of Home 2012- Assessed different strategies to secure new advertisements with different clients- Served as organization liaison to improve quality of magazine events

Gainesville, Florida, US

- Trained students in professional topics including resumes, cover letters, curriculum vitae, personal statements, and graduate school applications in a one-on-one basis- Generated personalized career plans for students utilizing community and school resources- Coached students on effective interviewing strategies and job/internship searching- Presented to.

Orlando, Florida, US

- Analyzed and drafted new plans to improve, re-invent adoption program, back to school drive and other initiatives- Informal guidance and counseling to give recommendations to improve current adoption programs- Developed new learning materials and training programs for new staff- Created publicity materials and advertising campaigns for Children’s Home.

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Student Personnel In Higher Education

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology