Gwen Westfall
Human Resources
Louisiana,MO
Summary
Well-qualified Human Resources professional with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager in Training
The Maschhoffs
01.2020 - Current
- Manage Payroll
- Organize workflow to meet specifications and deadlines
- Implement action plans to meet farm-specific needs and goals
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Maintain herd census/animal inventory
- Input and manage production data.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Oversaw activities of 20-person team completing animal husbandry, disciplining and motivating employees to maximize performance
Community Living Skills Teacher
PCADD
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Provide care for & implement learning situations for adults with conditions of mild, moderate or severe levels of physical, mental or intellectual impairment
- Provide assistance to clients in an organized day program to help them be productive, happy, & safe while in the community
- Teach clients how to self-advocate and be productive citizens within his/her community while promoting good behaviors by using positive reinforcement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Owner/Operator
Country Kids Daycare/Preschool
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Developed and implemented efficient accounting, financial and operational systems.
- Modeled appropriate social behaviors and encouraged concern for others
Store Manager/Corporate Management Trainer
Discount Tobacco Warehouse
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Trained all new managers within corporation on store procedures and policies
- Developed job-specific competencies and performance standards.
- Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
- Oversaw, trained, and encouraged store personnel, promoting culture of efficiency and performance.
- Completed weekly schedules according to payroll policies
- Managed payroll
- Supported store opening by setting up office space, equipment and POS systems.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
Assistant Manager
BJ's Family Restaurant
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Managed payroll
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Kept restaurant compliant with all federal, state, and local hygiene and food safety regulations.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Performed daily administrative tasks, such as ordering supplies, processing invoices and reconciling accounts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business W/ Human Resource Management Certificate
University of Phoenix
Arizona2024
Skills
- Hiring and Retention
- Training and Development
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Personnel Engagement
- Compensation and Payroll
- Employee and Applicant Assessment
- Employee relations
- Manager Coaching and Training
- Maintain Employment Records
- Orienting New Employees
- Recruiting Support
Certification
CPR & First Aid
Timeline
Manager in Training
The Maschhoffs
01.2020 - Current
Community Living Skills Teacher
PCADD
01.2017 - 01.2020
Owner/Operator
Country Kids Daycare/Preschool
01.2015 - 01.2017
Store Manager/Corporate Management Trainer
Discount Tobacco Warehouse
01.2009 - 01.2015
Assistant Manager
BJ's Family Restaurant
01.2006 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business W/ Human Resource Management Certificate
University of Phoenix
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