Eric Lunsford Email & Phone Number

Lewiston, Id, Us

Lewiston, Idaho, United States

I am a driven entrepreneur with a proven track record in the vacant land investing sector, having successfully established a national company that generated over $300,000 in revenue within its first year. My passion lies in identifying opportunities and leveraging market insights to drive business growth.Key accomplishments include:Strategic Partnerships: I developed strong vendor relationships that enhance our marketing efforts and streamline customer relations, positioning our company for sustainable success.Operational Excellence: I created and implemented effective operational systems and standard operating procedures (SOPs) that have automated workflows and significantly improved efficiency.Market Analysis Expertise: By conducting thorough market analysis, I informed our pricing strategies and targeted market focus, ensuring we remain competitive and responsive to industry trends.

Lewiston, Idaho

Promoted from Sr. Supervisor to Manufacturing Manager, leading 150+ employees and managing key production lines.Championed organizational change during COVID-19, successfully addressing supply chain disruptions and minimizing production backlog.Facilitated performance development through regular coaching sessions and strategic feedback loops with employees.Collaborated with senior leadership to develop and execute annual capital budgets, aligning team goals with organizational objectives.

Lewiston, Idaho

Led the design and implementation of a global onboarding program, increasing attendance by 100% over four years.Partnered with executives to develop HR strategies that supported business objectives, including diversity and inclusion initiatives.Managed the full-cycle recruitment process, enhancing talent acquisition strategies and aligning workforce planning with business needs.Played a pivotal role in transitioning HR processes to a new ERP system, ensuring smooth implementation and data integrity.

- Directly support employees and leadership in the National Operations and Security and Information Services Divisions- Provide full-cycle employment support to Business Partners including recruiting, sourcing, training and retention of top talent - Support, coach and mentor managers on employee relation issues including investigations, crucial conversations, documentation and ongoing support- Maintain knowledge, ensure compliance and communicate employment law in various states to all levels of employees - Constantly strive to identify, measure, and improve daily processes and build new initiatives to improve SEL’s efficiency and effectiveness - Maintain and communicate a “lead by example” focus on company culture, values and guiding principles- Manage and support the professional development of direct staff

Sandpoint, Id

Acted as the primary Employee Relations liaison, managing employee inquiries and resolving complex HR issues.Implemented the first Applicant Tracking System, improving recruitment efficiency and compliance.Developed training programs focused on leadership development, enhancing managerial competencies within the organization.

Everett, Wa

Progressively managed daily operations and strategic planning atZumiez, earning promotions from HR Generalist to Senior Generalistto HR Manager in 2 years. Responsibilities included directmanagement of Home Office, Web, Distribution Center, East CoastStore Division and oversight of Central Store Division and CanadaOperations.Oversaw HR Processes for Zumiez's 2011 expansion into Canada.Led the implementation of Zumiez's inaugural Applicant TrackingSystem company-wide.Conducted quarterly New Hire Orientation at Home Office alongsidethe CEO.Managed legal document reviews for Zumiez involving customers,vendors, and employees; collaborated with legal counsel and attendeddepositions as required.Helped with a major staff reduction and relocation of the distributioncenter from Everett, WA to Corona, CA impacting over 150 employees.Developed and implemented compliance checklists for Eastern StoreDivision across 10 states, including ADA and minor work laws,followed by on-site reviews and training.Performed FLSA audit with legal counsel to ensure proper exemptionsfor Home Office roles.Collaborated with CEO and CFO to develop Total CompensationWorksheets for annual reviews.Oversaw team to reduce Workers' Comp claims through strategicmeasures and metrics

Everett, Wa

Everett, Wa

Assigned as a Staffing Specialist for various sectors across theNorthwest including Idaho Customer Service, Claims, Membership inWashington, Idaho, and Utah, Marketing, Human Resources, and RealEstate and Facilities.Assisted in developing databases and utilizing technology forimproved pre-hiring assessment of candidates' work ethic, including acollaboration with Snowfly Inc. for Regence.Marketed the organization and recruited candidates of all levels atregional career fairs