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James Wiley

Waynesboro,VA

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience in Staffing Management, adept in talent acquisition and human resources knowledge including staffing, record-keeping, employee benefits and other HR-related duties. Excelled in enhancing organizational talent, improving production rates, and developing effective marketing strategies. Skilled in Microsoft Office and fostering employee relations, consistently achieving and surpassing sales and staffing goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Staffing Branch Manager

People Ready Staffing Agency
01.2023 - Current
  • Interviewed and hired dozens of talented individuals per week with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
  • Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring, and termination processes and coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
  • Consulted and obtained customers to boost product sales and services.
  • Checked payroll, commissions, and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Performed sourcing, interviewing, negotiations, and hiring.
  • Wrote and posted job descriptions daily on Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter.
  • Developed marketing strategies to generate hundreds of leads per year.
  • Managed applicant tracking system (ATS) database by entering, updating, and maintaining candidate contact details, resumes, and supporting documentation.
  • Developed and facilitated new-hire orientations.
  • Scheduled interviews with potential candidates, filled out required paperwork and prepared introduction manuals.

Career Highlight: Negotiated a large contract with a local business that improved our sales percentage for the entire fiscal year.

Staffing Manager

Qualified Staffing
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Reviewed applications and resumes to support hiring activities.
  • Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
  • Managed applicant tracking system (ATS) database by entering, updating and maintaining candidate contact details, resumes, and supporting documentation.
  • Developed and facilitated new-hire orientations.
  • Scheduled interviews with potential candidates, filled out required paperwork and prepared introduction manuals.
  • Performed urinalysis testing to discourage illegal drugs use in company.
  • Collaborated with businesses to determine short and long-term hiring needs.
  • Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
  • Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews.
  • Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
  • Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.

Career Highlight: Led and organized a merger between two struggling branches to become one successful branch and save the company money from operating two separate facilities.

Bank Branch Manager

Woodforest Bank
10.2019 - 09.2021
  • Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information to prevent mishandling of data and potential breaches.
  • Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring, and termination processes and coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations.
  • Complied with regulatory guidelines and requirements.
  • Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions, and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets, and income statements.
  • Analyzed business processes to identify operational efficiencies.
  • Maintained scheduling for the branch to keep shifts appropriately staffed.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis, and monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

Career Highlight: I reorganized the branch through scheduling and workflow to improve our efficiency and helped to foster a more successful environment for my team leading to a Most Improved Branch Award at the yearly management symposium.

Store Manager

Dollar General
11.2016 - 09.2019
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.


Career Highlight: Improved shrink (store inventory loss) from 4.50% to 2.66% during my first year there, saving the company fiscally.

Store Manager

Roses, Variety Wholesalers
05.2012 - 11.2016
  • Managed store organization, maintenance, and purchasing functions.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Completed routine store inventories.
  • Recruited and retained top talent, with focus on completing timely performance evaluations, providing positive feedback, and rewarding superior performance.
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.


Career Highlights: Led the store to be the fifth highest improved percentage compared to previous years twice in a row. Regional VP stated that “I'd improved the store to be "the best it's ever been!"

Team Leader

Pilot Travel Centers
01.2012 - 05.2012
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
  • Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.

Customer Service Supervisor

Ollies Bargain Outlet
05.2010 - 06.2011
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Coached team members to deliver hospitable, professional service while adhering to set service models.
  • Actively supported service associates by quickly responding to questions via phone and finding appropriate solutions to customer issues.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
  • Researched and corrected customer concerns to promote company loyalty.

Assistant Store Manager

Goodwill Store
12.2009 - 05.2010
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
  • Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.

Assistant Store Manager

Hallmark Gold Crown
10.2008 - 12.2009
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.

Store Manager

Steve & Barry's
05.2007 - 11.2008
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.

Assistant Manager

Books-A-Million
04.2004 - 05.2007
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fort Defiance High School
Fort Defiance, VA
06.2001

Skills

  • Human resources knowledge
  • Sales professional
  • Employee Relations
  • Payroll Administration
  • Training development
  • Compensation Structuring
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Benefits Administration
  • Microsoft Office
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Benefits and payroll coordination

Timeline

Staffing Branch Manager

People Ready Staffing Agency
01.2023 - Current

Staffing Manager

Qualified Staffing
09.2021 - 01.2023

Bank Branch Manager

Woodforest Bank
10.2019 - 09.2021

Store Manager

Dollar General
11.2016 - 09.2019

Store Manager

Roses, Variety Wholesalers
05.2012 - 11.2016

Team Leader

Pilot Travel Centers
01.2012 - 05.2012

Customer Service Supervisor

Ollies Bargain Outlet
05.2010 - 06.2011

Assistant Store Manager

Goodwill Store
12.2009 - 05.2010

Assistant Store Manager

Hallmark Gold Crown
10.2008 - 12.2009

Store Manager

Steve & Barry's
05.2007 - 11.2008

Assistant Manager

Books-A-Million
04.2004 - 05.2007

High School Diploma -

Fort Defiance High School
James Wiley