Deanna Kiser Email & Phone Number

Burleson, Tx, Us

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Dfw And Surrounding Counties

Mansfield, Tx

> Hands-on direction and support regarding all aspects employee relations, union avoidance, performance management, conflict resolution, staffing, succession planning and termination decisions> Supports and makes recommendations regarding process improvement initiatives, change management, and retention> Strategic planning with operations management for development of wage grades, compensation structure, career paths> Mentoring and consulting for the management team on… Show more > Hands-on direction and support regarding all aspects employee relations, union avoidance, performance management, conflict resolution, staffing, succession planning and termination decisions> Supports and makes recommendations regarding process improvement initiatives, change management, and retention> Strategic planning with operations management for development of wage grades, compensation structure, career paths> Mentoring and consulting for the management team on topics such as, coaching, performance evaluations and counseling (written and delivery) for a full-time employee population of hourly and professional staff of 780.> Instrumental in improved employee morale and retention. Reduce turnover 19 percentage points in 3 years. While increasing staff 245%.> Experienced in writing policies and procedures.> Available to assist HR Generalist and Benefit Specialist with FMLA and benefit questions Show less

➢ Developed job roles, functions and descriptions. Hired and trained staff in new job positions while developing department metrics and performance measures to meet and exceed company expectations.➢ Implemented new back office buying, analytics and POS software system. Developed vendor relations to ensure business unit outcomes were met. Provide departmental training, guidance and system data creation to ensure improvement of 100% in-stock and inventory position, sync pricing in all… Show more ➢ Developed job roles, functions and descriptions. Hired and trained staff in new job positions while developing department metrics and performance measures to meet and exceed company expectations.➢ Implemented new back office buying, analytics and POS software system. Developed vendor relations to ensure business unit outcomes were met. Provide departmental training, guidance and system data creation to ensure improvement of 100% in-stock and inventory position, sync pricing in all locations.➢ Developed assortment planning process, calendars, merchandise standards and vendor relationships successfully gaining consistency across the country, updating visual perceptions of stores, increasing top line sales in challenging economy. Show less

➢ Developed communications and relationship with Wal-Mart buyers and replenishment managers while conducting sales analysis using Wal-Mart’s Retail Link and Shiloh.➢ Enhanced production planning department information while managing and maintaining demand/revenue forecast to reduce excess inventory.

➢ Oversaw all general HR functions including, staffing, training and performance management for a team of direct reports that including 4 salaried executives, 4 managers, 12 supervisors and up to 280 associates.➢ Determined compensation increases among staff based on budget expectations.➢ Selected as charter District Master Trainer to facilitate and implement corporate fast-track training in Leadership, Planning and Organization, Staff Training and Development to salaried and hourly… Show more ➢ Oversaw all general HR functions including, staffing, training and performance management for a team of direct reports that including 4 salaried executives, 4 managers, 12 supervisors and up to 280 associates.➢ Determined compensation increases among staff based on budget expectations.➢ Selected as charter District Master Trainer to facilitate and implement corporate fast-track training in Leadership, Planning and Organization, Staff Training and Development to salaried and hourly managers in 10 stores.➢ Trained and mentored ten new executives hired to open a new metro market.➢ Directed new location’s opening under budget with higher sales than forecasted and highest internal audit score. Decision-maker in process from selection to training of 237 new associates with first year retention highest in district.➢ Improved sales by 12% in a struggling location through analysis, planning and implementation of Best Practice principles. ➢ Developed Best Practices for Operational Excellence with internal company team of 12.➢ Directed all operational, and merchandising aspects of 98K square ft facility doing $25 million in annual sales.➢ Focused on new hire training program to improve associate on-board process, first 90 days retention. Retention improved 6% in year one. Show less

➢ Accountable for the day-to-day HR operations such as staffing, scheduling, budgeting, performance management, associate morale and retention of 150 hourly associates, facilities of 94K square feet doing $23 million in annual sales.➢ Developed and implemented customer service standards and authored store policies and procedures.

➢ Conducted training, performance appraisals, scheduling, coaching and counseling for team of 45 commissioned and non-commissioned sales associates.➢ Analyzed sales trends to execute purchasing of apparel with annual sales of $8 million. ➢ Coordinated all tasks relative to budgeting and presentation of this area.➢ Competed among all company merchants for top three positions in a contest for new exclusive brand rollout; included plans, assortment, presentation and sales results

Mba, Mshrm

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma

Bba, Management And Marketing

Activities and Societies: Student Senate, Alpha Delta Kappa local service organization, Yell Leader

Education record

Master Of Arts - Ma, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Master Of Business Administration - Mba