Lory Horton Email & Phone Number

Boulder, Co, Us

Colorado

Licenced Agent including, property, casualty, commercial and surplus lines

Boulder, Co

Played a key role in ensuring the successful launch of store and grand opening. Structured and implemented programs and policies in the areas of training, compensation structures, benefits packages, incentives and new-employee orientation.Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization. Negotiated salary offers and dozens of sign-on bonuses at both the exempt and nonexempt level.Brought workers' compensation and emergency procedure… Show more Played a key role in ensuring the successful launch of store and grand opening. Structured and implemented programs and policies in the areas of training, compensation structures, benefits packages, incentives and new-employee orientation.Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization. Negotiated salary offers and dozens of sign-on bonuses at both the exempt and nonexempt level.Brought workers' compensation and emergency procedure program into full compliance. Instituted preferred providers list and trained managers and associates on procedures to follow in case of injury or emergency. Wrote employee hand book and policy and procedure manual.Devised creative and cost-effective incentive and morale-boosting programs (including special events and a tiered awards structure) that increased employee satisfaction and productivity.Brought the majority of formerly outsourced recruiting functions in-house to reduce billable hours.Negotiated Vendor contracts, scheduled deliveries of product, and developed product price model. Researched products developed product training program and designed private label. Show less

2007 to 2008Responsible for district employee recruitment and retention, staff development, mediation, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management, HR policies development and legal compliance.Trained new hires on company culture, product knowledge, sales techniques, computer system, customer service and merchandising.Reworked new-hire orientation program to include HR information and company resources.Demonstrated success in developing teambuilding… Show more 2007 to 2008Responsible for district employee recruitment and retention, staff development, mediation, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management, HR policies development and legal compliance.Trained new hires on company culture, product knowledge, sales techniques, computer system, customer service and merchandising.Reworked new-hire orientation program to include HR information and company resources.Demonstrated success in developing teambuilding programs and specialist program. Show less

Head of Store, 2004 to 2006Recruited to help open new company, guiding the startup and management of a full spectrum of HR operations, systems and programs. Worked with CEO to create HR policies and procedures; recruit employees; create group benefits databases; payroll systems; and develop orientation, training and incentive programs.Wrote employee manual covering issues including disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, FMLA policy and benefits information. Introduced company's… Show more Head of Store, 2004 to 2006Recruited to help open new company, guiding the startup and management of a full spectrum of HR operations, systems and programs. Worked with CEO to create HR policies and procedures; recruit employees; create group benefits databases; payroll systems; and develop orientation, training and incentive programs.Wrote employee manual covering issues including disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, FMLA policy and benefits information. Introduced company's first formal performance review program, creating a flexible and well-received tool.Manage leave-of-absence programs and personnel records; administer benefits enrollment and programs; administer HR budget; and overseeing disciplinary action.Developed company's standardized disciplinary procedures and tracking system that insulated company from legal risk and ensured consistent and fair discipline processes.Prepared financials for accountant, created budget for store and forecasted future revenue and expenses. Show less

Education record

Bachelor Of Science, Business; Finance And Management