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Human Resources Geek | Father of 4 | Bourbon Aficionado | Cardinals Fan | (He/Him) at Gateway Dealer Network
Location: Valley Park, Missouri, United States 7 work roles 1 school
1 work email found @dentwizard.com 4 phones found area 314, 817, and 859 LinkedIn matched
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Human Resources Geek | Father of 4 | Bourbon Aficionado | Cardinals Fan | (He/Him)
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Valley Park, Missouri, United States

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Derek Temper is listed as Human Resources Geek | Father of 4 | Bourbon Aficionado | Cardinals Fan | (He/Him) at Gateway Dealer Network, based in Valley Park, Missouri, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at dentwizard.com, phone signal with area code 314, 817, 859, and a matched LinkedIn profile for Derek Temper.

Derek Temper previously worked as Vice President Human Resources at Gateway Dealer Network and Senior Director Human Resources at Dent Wizard. Derek Temper holds Bachelors, Business Administration & Marketing from Missouri State University.

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Mediocrity is intolerable; we ignore it or condemn it in poetry, music, painting, and public speeches. I strive daily to eliminate mediocrity and promote excellence in people across a range of industries; finance, retail, automotive and heavy equipment. For over 20 years I have built and developed Human Resources teams that make administrative tasks invisible, overcoming the burden of compliance & rules with a positive culture that identifies the greatness of people to be celebrated and encouraged onward.As an HR Executive for a growing company, Gateway Dealer Network, I have had to adapt and lead through industry challenges, ownership changes, and expanding business opportunities. It is through these difficult times that I have had success in building great teams though common purpose of service, support, and celebration of people. In my life, I value hard work, enthusiasm and humility as building blocks to excellence. I continue to learn with every experience, formal and informal, professional and personal to understand my business, the value of people and my role as a leader. As their Vice President of HR, I am proud to work for a company that recognizes great people and seeks to add more to our family. If I can help in any way please reach out to me directly at dtemper@gatewaydealer.com.

Listed skills include Employee Relations, Human Resources, Recruiting, Employment Law, and 22 others.

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Gateway Dealer Network
Gateway Dealer Network
Human Resources Geek | Father of 4 | Bourbon Aficionado | Cardinals Fan | (He/Him)
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Derek Temper work experience

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Vice President Human Resources

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Valley Park, Mo, Us

Gateway Dealer Network is a story of the American dream becoming reality. Starting as a single Bobcat dealership location in St. Louis, MO in 1990 with 11 employees now with 31 locations across the Midwest, Southeast, and Western U.S. GDN is one of the largest authorized Bobcat dealer networks in the country, selling all makes and models of equipment.

Mar 2023 - Present

Senior Director Human Resources

Bridgeton, Mo, Us

Dent Wizard is the industry leader in SMART repairs (small to medium area repair techniques). Our professional team of qualified technicians provides technologically advanced SMART repairs including Paintless Dent Repair (PDR), wheel refinishing, bumper repair, hail damage repair, exterior paint repairs, windshield interior cabin repairs and much more, on-site in dealerships throughout the United States and Canada.As the Senior Human Resources Director, I am responsible for building and leading Dent Wizard International’s HR and Risk Management groups. My responsibilities include; Talent Acquisition, Contracts & Compensation, Compliance, Benefits, Safety, HRIS, Workers Compensation, Leadership Development, Organizational Structure, Acquisition Integration and DE&I. For over 15 years at Dent Wizard International, as a Human Resources Leader, I recognize the value of a Human Resources team that makes the administrative humdrum invisible, overcomes the burden of compliance and rules with culture and great expectations and identifies the greatness of people to be celebrated and encouraged onward.

Dec 2009 - Mar 2023

Human Resources Business Partner

Bridgeton, Mo, Us

As the HRBP I was responsible for creating the support and partnership necessary between Human Resources and Operations for a service based organization to grow quickly and effectively. These partnership activities included aligning compensation and commission plans, building a Talent Acquisition program and aligning service departments to better support a field led organization.

Oct 2005 - Dec 2009

Regional Human Resources Manager

St Ann, Missouri, Us

With over 1,300 stores, Save A Lot focuses on quality fresh produce, meat that is cut in-store daily, exclusive brands and a variety of favorite National Brands. Save A Lot keeps costs low and is proud to save customers money on their groceries every day of the week. Smaller stores and wider aisles it is easy to find items you're looking for. The small footprint means they carry everyday items families need and can get in and out more quickly than large supermarkets.As the Regional Human Resources Manager I was responsible for supporting 1,900 employees across 90 retail locations and 4 distribution centers over a 7 state region. This included working to support employees and managers progress and succeed in structured retail and distribution environments. Maintain engagement, open communication and a work environment necessary to maintain a union free environment.

Dec 2000 - Oct 2005

Director Of Human Resources

The May Department Stores Company was an American department store holding company, formerly headquartered in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. May Company bought, sold, and merged regional department stores, such as Lord & Taylor, Foley's and Kauffman’s. After many changes in the retail industry, the company merged with Federated Department Stores (Macy's) in 2005. As the HR Director in Arizona I was responsible for leading Human Resources activities for the 900 employees within the combined Credit Service Center and May National Bank which supported Store Branded credit cards. This included Talent Acquisition, Training & Development, Compensation Management and Employee relations.

Jan 1998 - Dec 2000

Training Supervisor

As the Training supervisor I was responsible for developing new credit associates in the systems, tools, and processes required of credit collections as well as advanced training and development activities and all compliance requirements with the FCRA and FDCPA.

Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

Human Resources Coordinator

Having begun my career in the Corporate Office Human Resources Department I supported recruiting and employee relations of the administrative staff. In that role I was also charged with supporting and the eventual administrative consolidation of credit operations employees from each of the 9 Store brands into 3 credit service centers and 2 bank operations (in AZ and OH).

Jun 1994 - Jan 1997
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Derek Temper education

  • Missouri State University
    Missouri State University
    Business Administration & Marketing
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What company does Derek Temper work for?

Derek Temper works for Gateway Dealer Network.

What is Derek Temper's role at Gateway Dealer Network?

Derek Temper is listed as Human Resources Geek | Father of 4 | Bourbon Aficionado | Cardinals Fan | (He/Him) at Gateway Dealer Network.

What is Derek Temper's email address?

AeroLeads has found 1 work email signal at @dentwizard.com for Derek Temper at Gateway Dealer Network.

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AeroLeads has found 4 phone signal(s) with area code 314, 817, 859 for Derek Temper at Gateway Dealer Network.

Where is Derek Temper based?

Derek Temper is based in Valley Park, Missouri, United States while working with Gateway Dealer Network.

What companies has Derek Temper worked for?

Derek Temper has worked for Gateway Dealer Network, Dent Wizard, Save-A-Lot, and May Department Stores International Inc.

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What schools did Derek Temper attend?

Derek Temper holds Bachelors, Business Administration & Marketing from Missouri State University.

What skills is Derek Temper known for?

Derek Temper is listed with skills including Employee Relations, Human Resources, Recruiting, Employment Law, Team Building, Onboarding, Succession Planning, and Performance Management.

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