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James Giovanotto

James Giovanotto

Mission,TX

Summary

Motivated business professional bringing 5+ years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in employee relations and interpersonal communication. Well-versed in training, staffing, recruiting, educating, supporting and motivating staff members.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver

Uber
08.2024 - Current
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining punctuality and adhering to strict delivery schedules.

Chief Human Resources Officer

Sweet Spot Rentals
03.2023 - 12.2023

• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs.
• Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.
• Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system.
• Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
• Develops and implements departmental budget.
• Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff.

Talent Acquisition Manager

VHC
01.2022 - 01.2023

• Oversee all aspects of company hiring process, including recruiting and interviewing; create, edit, and update job descriptions and advertising materials.
• Manage and maintain company ATS, as well as HR and benefits administration software systems; coordinate workflow processes including employee onboarding.
• Partner with colleagues and leadership to organize team building activities and offer motivation and support to company employees.
• Engage with employees to address performance and morale issues; devise innovative strategies to maximize employee productivity, satisfaction, and retention.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in hiring and onboarding processes and present actionable solutions to senior leadership.
• Create a positive and inclusive workplace environment aligned with company goals and conducive to employee success.

Owner/ Operator

Texas Cantina
04.2018 - 11.2019
  • Managed day-to-day business operations
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital

Owner/Operator

Island Shine Complete Cleaning
04.2016 - 08.2017
  • Company Overview: Small business that contracted and provided cleaning services for short-term vacation rental companies in Galveston, TX
  • Skills included scheduling, public relations, advertising, staffing, recruiting, payroll and management of a team of employees that provided care and cleaning of premium vacation rental properties located on Galveston Island
  • Small business that contracted and provided cleaning services for short-term vacation rental companies in Galveston, TX

Education

MFA -

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX
06.2022

BGS - Environmental Science

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX
05.2015

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Relationship building
  • Recruitment
  • Effective Planning
  • Team Player
  • Operations management
  • Inventory management
  • Time Management

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Driver

Uber
08.2024 - Current

Chief Human Resources Officer

Sweet Spot Rentals
03.2023 - 12.2023

Talent Acquisition Manager

VHC
01.2022 - 01.2023

Owner/ Operator

Texas Cantina
04.2018 - 11.2019

Owner/Operator

Island Shine Complete Cleaning
04.2016 - 08.2017

BGS - Environmental Science

West Texas A & M University

MFA -

West Texas A & M University
James Giovanotto