Callie Wilmore, SPHR
Summary
Passionate Human Resources Professional with a proven track record of fostering transformation within rapidly growing organizations. Dedicated to building people-centric cultures based on trust, accountability, and overall company mission. A true change agent, constantly challenging the status quo to create, introduce, and elevate programs for optimized operations, employee development, and business performance. Seamlessly able to align HR resources with business needs, ensuring a differentiated approach and delivery of value-added functions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Region Human Resources Director
Blue Compass RV
01.2021 - 2025
- Company Overview: Blue Compass formally RV Retailer is the fastest growing RV retail company in history with over 100 full-service RV dealerships and over 3,000 associates.
- Responsible for the execution of human capital strategies that deliver on established and future business priorities across 48 stores (spanning 17 states) having a broad range of characteristics. Strong partnerships with Executive and Region leadership teams.
- Highlight of Achievement:
- Establish and scale best practices in a rapidly growing company.
- Support 3 Region Presidents, 7 Market Vice Presidents, and over 1500 associates.
- Coach leaders on strategic people initiatives, compliance, and performance management.
- Successfully support acquisitions. 52 acquisitions in 2022 managed with a team of 6 HR Team members.
- Consistently builds trust and credibility with key stakeholders.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
Senior Regional Human Resources Manager
AutoNation
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Rapidly promoted to lead the human resources function across the Eastern region with 130+ locations and 8K + employees with 4 direct reports. Foster increased transparency, accountability, and open communication while serving as a value-added partner, resource, and advocate for all locations and employees.
- Highlight of Achievement:
- Implemented store process to reduce turnover in select locations.
- Championed new pay plan to establish a base pay for all sales associates – driving strong change management practices.
- Successfully supported region in divestitures and acquisitions.
- Consistently builds trust and credibility with key stakeholders.
- Participate in union negotiations, manage collective bargaining agreements.
Market Human Resources Manager
AutoNation
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Led as a value-added asset and key human resource business partner for the Northeast market – overseeing and supporting 21 locations with 1K employees across 4 states. Collaborated with hiring managers and location leadership to recruit and hire top-talent. Acted as a knowledgeable liaison to cross-functional departments, dealerships, regions, and the corporate office on all HR and business-related strategies and planning.
- Highlight of Achievement:
- Locally coordinated national hiring event – organized a successful on-site hiring process complete with drug screening and a structured interview process.
- Partnered in dealership M&As – transitioning all employees over while ensuring strong communications, employee relations, and engagement practices.
- Piloted the first-ever service hiring event in Atlanta, Georgia – provided extensive feedback to the corporate office to refine processes and support launch in other locations.
- Evaluated existing HR processes regularly to identify areas for improvement, implementing changes as needed to drive continuous optimization.
Human Resources Manager
Lowe's
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Oversaw full spectrum of human resources for a single location supporting 185+ employees. Leveraged strong operations background to innovate and introduce high-level employee programs and processes - managing recruitment, staffing, and training. Guided open enrollment activities – acting as the main point of contact for all benefits, FMLA, ADA, and open-door issues.
- Highlight of Achievement:
- Overhauled employee engagement – cultivating a strong team culture with a 10-point boost in engagement scores.
- Utilized elevated training, round table discussions, and employee appreciation events.
Operations Manager
BVP, LLC
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Promoted from department director to operations manager – owning operations and human resources for 200+ employees. Drove the creation and deployment of job descriptions, compensation plans, organizational procedures, and policies. Oversaw full cycle benefits and compensation, processed all new hires, and supported all ADA, FMLA, FLSA, EEOC, OSHA, COBRA, ACA, worker's compensation, and health coverage issues.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
- Transformed performance management practices – cultivating a uniformed approach to boost transparency and accountability through all levels of the organization.
- Championed the creation of the company handbook.
- Project manager for enterprise software implementation.
- Instrumental in positioning the organization in the “Top 100 Mid-Size Health Clubs” in the United States.
Education
Bachelor of Science – Business - Human Resource Management
Capella University
Skills
- Strategic HR oversight
- Organizational change management
- Remote workforce oversight
- Employee Relations
- Mergers and acquisitions strategy
- Strategic workforce planning
- HRIS implementation experience
- Workforce performance optimization
- Culture Creation / Team Building
- SPHR Certified since 2014
- Total rewards strategy
- Multi-state oversight
- Experience in collective bargaining processes
- Policy development expertise
- Organizational growth strategies
- Employment law compliance
EARLY CAREER EXPERIENCE
General Manager | Glen Burnie Fitness, Inc. – Pasadena, MD
Timeline
Region Human Resources Director
Blue Compass RV
01.2021 - 2025
Senior Regional Human Resources Manager
AutoNation
01.2017 - 01.2021
Market Human Resources Manager
AutoNation
01.2017 - 01.2017
Human Resources Manager
Lowe's
01.2016 - 01.2016
Operations Manager
BVP, LLC
01.2007 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science – Business - Human Resource Management
Capella University
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