I am responsible for leading and directing the routine functions of the Human Resources department of 4 individual companies under the Soler and Palau Ventilation Group (S&P) family of companies including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

I served as a key strategic partner to our Reliance Partners Leadership Team and Human Resources Leadership Team to grow and foster great talent and build a compelling and energizing workforce experience. * Partnered with the executive leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.* Lead, developed, coached, and managed the HR team.* Managed and resolved complex employee relations issues.* Assessed the company's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion from our hiring practices to professional development to performance management, ensuring that Reliance Partners was a place where all people have a chance to grow in their lives and careers.* Lead the hiring of new team members, establish clear onboarding practices, create standard performance management practices, and establish necessary systems for future growth.* Drove the strategy and delivery of organization effectiveness (planning, development, and design), change management (actively communicating), and talent programs * Lead talent review discussions; provide strategic HR insight into business unit realignments, workforce planning, succession planning, talent assessment, talent development, and leadership pipelines.* Fostered a workforce experience that aligns to the company’s core values and aspirational culture and proactively plans for and implements competitive strategies tied to the evolving needs of the workforce (e.g.- flexible/hybrid work)* Handled discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Oversaw the Company Wide Diversity Initiatives referred to as the R.I.D.E. (Respect Inclusion Diversity Equity) Program. (50+ R.I.D.E. Property Ambassadors and Council Members.)* Lead and directed a multi-dimensional team to deliver on initiatives and projects related to the execution of the organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy, engaging senior leaders and key employees throughout the process. * Accountable for developing, managing and analyzing solutions to the enterprise candidate pipeline and applicant flow. * Lead the Corporate Level Recruiting efforts in the timely screening of applications and delivery of applicant pipeline to the facilities. Managed the integrity of the PAYCOM Applicant Tracking system template library and requisition posting process. * Analyzed all applicant pipeline metrics and advises on findings and solutions to HR and business leaders. Identified opportunities to add to the pipeline, conducts vendor reviews and makes recommendations to property and corporate level leadership.* Managed the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.* Regulated user activities of recruiting staff in the applicant tracking system, to ensure proper template and requisition creation, user permissions, and adherence to company policy and process guidelines.* Managed the process of enhancing job postings to ensure they are dynamic, attractive and enrich the candidate experience. * Identified applicant flow barriers and develops customized solutions to ensure the application process is effective. * Ensured job postings meet the standards and specific qualifications per contractual requirements. Troubleshoot and resolved discrepancies in regards to postings with TA staff/and facility HR leadership.

"Demetrius is extremely talented and creative in how he approaches recruiting strategy." -FD (HR Director)"....... I also want to say, I appreciate that I believe you held fast to the principle of hiring from a place of strength while doing it!" - MG.. (Director or Attractions Revenue)"I agree! Not just the reduction in time to fill, but also the quality of our partners that enable us to deliver on our mission." -SH.. (President and COO)Responsible for hiring, recruiting, and interviewing full and part time employees for the entire organization, while working closely with team managers and directors to effectively deliver quality candidates for our multiple locations and positions. Which include:www.seerockcity.com (See Rock City), www.ridetheincline.com (The Incline Railway)www.meetatgrandview.com (Grandview, wedding and event venue)www.clumpies.com (Clumpies Ice Cream Company), www.blowingspringsfarm.com (Blowing Springs Farm)www.battlesforchattanooga.com (Battles for Chattanooga Civil War Museum) www.mohhc.org (Medal of Honor Heritage Center)* Independently responsible for 95% of ALL hiring decisions (300 to 350 partners every year)*Responsible for staffing 10 separate business units throughout the organization* Maintain open line of communication with directors and managers in regards to hiring strategies * Manage the process of selection and placement of qualified candidates* Create all new hire on boarding paperwork* Source candidates via job fairs, social media, e-mail and text campaigns, etc.* Develop weekly recruitment / hiring activity reports for management* Implement and utilize cost-effective recruitment strategies to attract highly qualified and diverse candidates

As a Career Development Consultant and Coach I am educated, trained and experienced in helping people tackle their toughest career problems and achieve their highest career aspirations. Career coaches are experienced in dealing with assessment, performance improvement, career change, career pathing, workplace, and work/life balance situations that plague all of us at one time or another. Career coaches are experts in tailoring strategies and techniques to the specific needs of people or groups seeking help over the lifespan.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the content and your enthusiasm / passion to help others.” - DW “ I enjoyed the way you involved everyone in room. It gave the room energy and kept the material fresh.” - SM“loved the stories and the humor.” - MM“I attended your training and found it very uplifting …. It would be nice to hear you speak again sometime in the future.” - CC “Your transparency and straightforwardness is what made the training so realistic and welcoming.” - TSAnalyzed customer needs. Designed strategies and performance-improvement solutions. Managed and developed courses, curriculum’s, simulations, and proprietary tools & methodologies. Training in areas such as: Sexual and Workplace Harassment Leadership Development Personal and Professional Development Communication Skills DEI in the Workplace

I was an EXPERT Cruise and Travel Consultant. Bottom line.....Sending families on DREAM VACATIONS!!!!!

My duties were to develop corporate relationships with companies with the objective of recruiting potential MBA Candidates. Full cycle recruiting, interviewed and screened potential candidatesAttended job fairs and educational fairs to recruit candidates. Used social media extensively to promote the MBA Program, and as a pipeline candidate sourceSpoke to numerous social and civic groups as to the benefits of an MBAIncreased monthly enrollment by 300 to 400%, and Increased corporate development by 80%Maintained an ATS, for continual follow up....

Used various sales techniques to properly identified customer needs Presented a wide range of technological solutions that best fit customer needs.Trained and helped develop proper sales approaches to new consultantsConsistently ranked in the top 3 of store Consultants, and top 20% of District Consultants

Responsible to the Human Resources Manager for the development and implementation of projects and programs related to the Human Resources function at the Chattanooga location. In addition, taught several courses consisting of Business Communications and Various Career Development courses.

Provide professional level Management / Supervision, Human Resource Management, and Business Communication, and Career Management and Development instruction as required for the completion of an Associates or Bachelor's degree Taught Management and Supervision, Human Resource Management, and Business Communication Developed course materials in HRM, Leadership, and Supervision theories and practice Taught PHR / SPHR Certification courses and designed course curriculum

I was the classroom facilitator for the C.O.R.E. Program (Career Opportunities and Resource Enhancement) formerly the Jobs for Life or Jobs Partnership Program. I helped these individuals identify jobs and career tracks that worked with their natural personalities and behavioral styles, developed career road maps to help people transition from one position to the next, prepared them to conduct successful interviews in the workplace,

Taught 5 sections of RI 100 Personal and College Success.

Taught several Career Development Courses

Taught 1 HR Management Course.

Analyzed contract specifications to ensure compliance with Federal and State Legislation. Developed calculations to ensure automated claim payment in the Proclaim System. Identified process improvements for Contract Analyst Book of Business. Participated in statement of work development/implementation process improvements. Maintained multiple products while working effectively with a diverse group of people. Served as a liaison between Claims, Systems, Sales and Underwriting departments to resolve contract issues. Reviewed and analyzed various documents to verify compliance with system specifications. Responded to questions from internal partners and/or external clients regarding client benefits. Negotiated contract deliverables with Vendors and Implementation Managers.

Managed all aspects of Long Term, Short Term, and Workers Compensation Disability claimsManaged and maintained a caseload of complex disability claimsEmployed various investigative techniques to determine the compensability of new claims