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Dwayne Givens

Acworth,GA

Summary

Senior Human Resources Manager with extensive experience at Fulton County Board of Health in creating effective recruitment strategies and improving employee relations. Expertise in onboarding and training coordination, leading to successful organizational design initiatives that enhance collaboration and efficiency. Proficient in utilizing applicant tracking systems to optimize hiring processes.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Human Resources Manager

Fulton County Board of Health
Atlanta, Georgia
07.2023 - Current
  • Developed strategies for recruiting top talent from both internal and external sources.
  • Investigated complaints of discrimination or harassment brought forward by employees or external sources.
  • Served as a consultant on various projects related to organizational design and restructuring efforts.
  • Collaborated with other departments such as Finance and Legal on special projects involving human resources matters.
  • Coordinated training sessions for staff members in areas such as diversity awareness, customer service skills, harassment prevention.
  • Conducted recruitment activities such as job postings, interviewing candidates, and making hiring decisions.

Regional Talent Acquisition Manager

WIS International Inventory Service
Atlanta, Georgia
04.2022 - 05.2023
  • Built relationships with universities and external recruitment agencies to source top talent.
  • Evaluated applicants' skills and qualifications against job requirements.
  • Maintained applicant tracking system database records.
  • Managed the onboarding process for new hires including paperwork completion, orientations.
  • Analyzed trends in hiring processes and made recommendations for improvement.
  • Advised senior leadership on staffing strategies for current and future organizational needs.

Store Manager

Michaels Arts and Crafts
Dunwoody, Georgia
04.2020 - 04.2022
  • Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
  • Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
  • Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
  • Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Store Manager

Dollar General Market
Jasper, Georgia
03.2019 - 04.2020
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
  • Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
  • Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
  • Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
  • Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.

Assistant Manager

Sears
Kenesaw, Georgia
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
  • Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Communicated regularly with customers to gain insights into their needs.
  • Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.

Human Resources Manager/General Manager

Sams Club
Jacksonville, Florida
09.2000 - 11.2017
  • Evaluated current HR processes and recommended changes when necessary to improve efficiency.
  • Implemented organizational change initiatives effectively while minimizing disruption in operations.
  • Created job postings, tracked applicants and maintained applicant database.
  • Conducted background checks and reference checks of prospective employees.
  • Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
  • Organized team building activities to foster collaboration among staff members.

Education

MBA - Management

American Public University
West Virginia
08-2015

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources

American Public University
West Virginia
07-2013

Skills

  • Recruitment strategies
  • Employee relations
  • Organizational design
  • Onboarding and training coordination
  • Applicant tracking system

Timeline

Senior Human Resources Manager

Fulton County Board of Health
07.2023 - Current

Regional Talent Acquisition Manager

WIS International Inventory Service
04.2022 - 05.2023

Store Manager

Michaels Arts and Crafts
04.2020 - 04.2022

Store Manager

Dollar General Market
03.2019 - 04.2020

Assistant Manager

Sears
01.2018 - 02.2019

Human Resources Manager/General Manager

Sams Club
09.2000 - 11.2017

MBA - Management

American Public University

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources

American Public University