Brian Sims
Kailua
Summary
Experienced leader with 20+ years in banking, recruitment, human resources and leadership development across public and private sectors. Proven ability to build talent pipelines, reduce critical staffing gaps and develop high-potential leaders through strategic recruitment and training initiatives. Seeking to relocate to North Carolina to contribute my expertise in mentoring and workforce development.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Officer, Recruitment and Employment Section
Hawaii State Department of Education
Honolulu, HI
07.2023 - Current
- Planned and executed statewide and national recruitment efforts including career fairs and outreach campaigns.
- Developed and implemented short-term and long-term recruitment strategies for approximately 40,000 positions and focused on hard-to-fill staffing positions.
- Built and maintained close working relationships with area universities, military installations and local organizations to establish sustainable talent pipelines.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to align recruitment and retention strategies.
- Reduced the critical teacher shortage from approximately 700 teachers to fewer than 60 openings within three years.
Human Resources Officer, Training and Development Section
Hawaii State Department of Education
Honolulu, HI
04.2016 - 06.2023
- Designed and launched a centralized training resource website to allow Hawaii Dept of Education (DOE) employees to access on-demand training videos and job aids.
- Recognized with the DOE’s Team Excellence of Merit Award.
- Managed the high school internship program allowing approximately 50 Jr and Sr high school students to work each summer in various state and district offices.
- Recruited post-secondary students through job fairs and digital platforms to support succession planning for hard-to-fill positions.
- Develop DOE-wide training content including New Employee Orientation, Code of Conduct a collection of videos for supervisory skills, communication and customer service.
Manager, Executive Underwriting
Title Guaranty of Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
11.2014 - 04.2016
- Led a team of title underwriters for large commercial transactions valued up to $500MM and high value residential properties exceeding $2MM.
- Implemented a production tracking system and transaction monitoring system to improve workflow visibility and workload management.
- Established structured team meetings to proactively address transaction risks and closing challenges.
- Formed succession planning for approximately 25% of the title underwriting team approaching retirement.
Senior Vice President, Recruitment & Internal Communications
American Savings Bank
Honolulu, HI
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Developed and executed a companywide recruitment strategy for the bank to ensure staffing levels were met at all locations and all departments across the state.
- Partnered directly with executive leaders on the recruitment and hiring for senior leadership roles.
- Responsible for the development and execution of a clear, consistent, credible and relevant internal communication plan.
- Strengthened brand awareness and employee engagement through coordinated print, digital, and social media campaigns.
Senior Vice President, Director of Corporate Training
American Savings Bank
Honolulu, HI
01.2009 - 08.2013
- Directed ASB’s staff development program for 1500 employees/57 branches.
- Designed and delivered executive leadership, management and supervisor development programs.
- Conducted a comprehensive training needs assessment for retail branch and support offices.
- Built partnerships with local universities, private and public organizations for professional development resources.
- Facilitated and developed customer service, product and needs-based selling training.
First Vice President, Retail Strategy Advisor, Director of Training
NCBS; (Division of NBC/SunTrust Bank)
Memphis, TN
01.2006 - 12.2008
- Served as relationship manager for client banks across the central US providing consulting, construction and training solutions.
- Conducted retail banking assessments to align with industry best practices.
- Led the design and delivery of training programs focused on process improvement and customer experience.
- Created and implemented a standardized customer service training program for 1200 SunTrust branches.
Area Manager
SunTrust Bank
Memphis, TN
07.2003 - 01.2006
- Managed budget, production goals, staffing and profitability of 18 branches (12 traditional and 6 instore) branches.
- Played a key role with the implementation of the merger of NBC bank and SunTrust bank in 2004.
- Oversaw $786MM in deposits and $175MM in loans.
Assistant Manager & Branch Manager
NBC/SunTrust Bank
Memphis, TN
08.1999 - 07.2003
- Hired as a manager-in-training and promoted 4 times to lead higher volume branches with larger staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Barret School of Banking
Memphis, TNBachelor of Science - Business Administration & Marketing
University of Arkansas – Fayetteville
AR01.2008
Skills
- Banking Operations & Leadership
- Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Training & Leadership Development
- Retail & Business Banking
- Branch Management & Profitability
- Change Management
- Executive & Succession Planning
- Onboarding
Timeline
Human Resources Officer, Recruitment and Employment Section
Hawaii State Department of Education
07.2023 - Current
Human Resources Officer, Training and Development Section
Hawaii State Department of Education
04.2016 - 06.2023
Manager, Executive Underwriting
Title Guaranty of Hawaii
11.2014 - 04.2016
Senior Vice President, Recruitment & Internal Communications
American Savings Bank
09.2013 - 06.2014
Senior Vice President, Director of Corporate Training
American Savings Bank
01.2009 - 08.2013
First Vice President, Retail Strategy Advisor, Director of Training
NCBS; (Division of NBC/SunTrust Bank)
01.2006 - 12.2008
Area Manager
SunTrust Bank
07.2003 - 01.2006
Assistant Manager & Branch Manager
NBC/SunTrust Bank
08.1999 - 07.2003
Bachelor of Science -
Barret School of Banking
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration & Marketing
University of Arkansas – Fayetteville