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Leads the HAZA Group's Human Resources function (Field HR, Benefits, Compliance, and Talent Acquisition), in partnership with the Above Store Leadership teams, to support 550+ restaurants (400 Wendy's & 150 Taco Bell) and 17,000+ employees across the US. With a continuous improvement mindset, advises senior leaders on the best investments in all employee life-cycle systems, processes, and tools to drive organization capability for short-term and long-term needs.

Houston, Tx, Us

Utilizing creative problem-solving skills to drive efficiency in programs, processes, practices, and initiatives needed to fuel the strategy and growth of francesca's® through its PEOPLE. Integral in establishing and maintaining all cross-functional relationships to ensure HR strategies are appropriately identified, created, communicated, and executed.

Houston, Texas, Us

Verge Mobile is one of the nation's largest privately owned T-Mobile Premium Partners with retails locations throughout the US. Leads the Human Resources function (Field HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition and Social Media) and partners with the Executive Leadership team to deliver on all employee life-cycle initiatives. Collaborates with leadership to understand the changing business strategy and translates that into short-term or long-term initiatives. Continuous improvement mindset and advises senior leaders on the best investments in people, systems, processes and organization capability.

Tampa, Fl, Us

Led the enterprise Human Resources functions for the #1 furniture retailer the world. A 30+ strong team of exceptional Human Resource and Talent Acquisition professionals supporting 4500+ employees to achieve the goal of building the best people & teams in retail and distribution. Partnered with COO and executive leadership teams on assessing, creating and implementing enterprise wide systems, tools and processes.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Served as the brand human resource executive and leader responsible for the overall human capital direction and execution of people objectives to support the brand vision and mission. In partnership with the CEO and executive leadership teams, created enterprise wide systems, tools, processes and structure to meet both short-term and long-term human capital goals. Brand accountability for setting strategic vision and driving tactical execution of talent acquisition, training, people development, performance management and culture deliverables.

Sugar Land, Texas, Us

Prime Communications is the nation's largest privately owned AT&T retail store locations with over 475 retail locations, in 17 states, employing 3,500 employees. Led the Human Resources function and partnered with the executive leadership team to deliver on all employee life-cycle initiatives. Collaborated with leadership to understand the changing business strategy and translated that into short-term or long-term human capital programs. Strategically and tactically evaluated human resource initiatives that impacted critical business results. Constantly reviewed, advised and influenced senior leaders on the best investments in people and organization capability.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Provided strategic human resource partnership to Regional Vice President and lead a team of 14 District Human Resource Managers. Set human resource leadership guidance in a $4+ billion region with 14 District Managers and 17,000 employees in 128 stores. Provided a wide array of proactive strategies designed to create and sustain organizational change and drive business plans. Links measurable HR practices and principles to organizational objectives, strategies and tactics. Maintained a high level of workforce engagement through consistent application of proactive employment practice strategies.

Irvine, Ca, Us

Partnered with Regional Vice President of Operations and 8 Operational Leaders to align and drive functional human resources initiatives for a $250M business unit at 200+ company locations, over 4 states, for 6,000+ employees. Provided consultation services for 5 franchise organizations with $500M in sales, over 3 states, at 600+ restaurants. Directed 2 Staffing Leaders, 2 Operational Trainers, and an Employee Relations Manager for staffing, training initiatives and regional employee relations along with exceptional outcomes. Aligned strategically as trusted advisor with leadership team on the execution of HR processes including talent management, compensation reviews, performance management cycle, and career planning discussions.

Irvine, Ca, Us

Supported 3 Region VPs of Operations to help drive training effectiveness covering Southeastern US. Subject matter expert and liaison for 6 franchisees with 400+ restaurants in developing training strategies and overall execution. Managed 2 Field Training Managers along with partnering with 4 Franchise Field Trainers to develop their effectiveness within their own region or organization. Created and facilitated management development classes ranging from basic managerial soft skills, performance management, and technical skills for all levels of the organization.

Fort Liberty, Nc, Us

Company Commander leading 130 personnel with overall responsibility for training execution, operational readiness, budgetary compliance, communications, logistics, security, and administrative support tasks. · Selected to “stand-up” and organize new Military Intelligence Company that resulted in a certified “Ready Status” within two years.· Completed various Military Police Officer and Military Intelligence Officer Leadership Courses.