Responsible for supporting the rapid growth of The Fresh Market to ensure that we have a “best in class” process for all openings within the field with talented, dedicated, and qualified individuals. Responsible for sourcing and selecting the talent that will enable The Fresh Market to grow our footprint and maintain our level of commitment to all the communities we serve. Oversee all Talent Acquisition processes to include, but not limited to sourcing strategies, Career Open House Events, Career Web Site, social responsibility programs for Talent Acquisition, Taleo management, retention strategies, existing store needs, and Diversity and Inclusion.

Responsible for and oversee recruiting efforts for retail operations staffing involving new stores in rapid growth environment. Overall responsibility for two recruiters, sourcing, screening and staffing all Assistant Store Manager positions nationwide for new stores. Responsible for Talent Acquisition annual strategy and presentation. Overall management for new store Open House Career hiring events to include venue sourcing , selection and event management. Maintain candidate applicant flow for all open positions for both existing and new store locations. Conduct interview guide development and training for store operators at a local, district and regional level. Partner with agency of record for Talent Acquisition promotional collateral design and implementation to include career website and social media strategy.

As a Human Resources Manager, I was responsible for providing a full range of Human Resources services for my internal clients in a multi unit setting including up to 24 locations. In my role as a Human Resources Manager, I was responsible for driving programs and processes in the areas of talent acquisition & management, benefits, compensation, employee relations, leadership development, organizational development, and performance management.

Strategic partner for six regions. Supporting management in 42 stores in the state of Florida and six Regional Mangers of Operations. The HRBP position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The HRBP serves as a consultant to management on human resources-related issues, as well as an employee champion and change agent. The HRBP assesses and anticipates HR related needs, communicating proactively with our HR department, business management, and developing integrated solutions. - Interact proactively with management to find solutions to business issues and enable managers to better manage their business - Provide guidance and assistance to employees and managers on a number of human resource issues including: employee relations, conflict resolution, performance and compensation management, harassment investigations, reductions in force and HR policies and programs - Provide guidance and training to managers on a number of performance issues including coaching on performance improvement, documenting performance and behavioral problems, preparing performance improvement and development plans and termination documentation where required - Provide expert advice and assistance on all legal matters - Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues - Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations - Collaborate with other internal HR professionals on initiatives and leverage their expertise in delivering and implementing functional initiatives to the client groups - Communicate, facilitate, and champion HR programs and initiatives at the district or store level

As a New Store Operations coordinator, I functioned as a hiring manager responsible for the entire hiring process on new store locations. This included staffing from Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager level as well as Department Manager level.

-- Create and Foster an Inclusive Environment for Learning and Corporate Ascension- Daily Maintenance and Promotion of World Class Customer Experience- Full P&L Responsibility for Store of 90+ Associates, 3-4 Assistant Store Managers, and 9 Department Managers/Specialists- Maintain and Grow $10 Million/Year Business- Form Strong Community Relationships to Increase Brand Awareness and Drive Revenue - Maintain Store Visual Checkpoints based on Current Corporate Plan - Oversee and direct all Human Resources Initiatives.

As an Assistant Store Manager with The Fresh Market is one of the most critical positions in our company. The Fresh Market is dedicated to providing our customers and employees with a truly unique environment that fosters genuine camaraderie and a heartfelt sense of belonging. Our environment is made possible by the passionate professional individuals we select for our Assistant Store Managers. The Assistant Store Manager will acts as ambassador of the store for both our customers and employees while demonstrating excellent people skills and a true passion for food. The Assistant Store Manager leads 70-100 store employees while being responsible for interviewing, selection, retention, supervision, and development, evaluation of employees and for sales, gross margins, labor and profits.