Joseph Russell
Executive Management
Janesville,WI
Summary
An interesting position with a growing company Highly-skilled Chief Operations Officer with extensive experience overseeing operations and employees. Dedicated to promoting the company culture and enhancing brand awareness to increase community relations and profitability.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Operation Officer
Golden Corridor Family YMCA
11.2019 - Current
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement, fostering collaboration between departments for optimal operational results.
- Established strong partnerships with external partners to enhance corporate reputation.
- Drove operational direction, administrative and cost efficiency and coordination of programs.
- Led cross-functional teams to execute high-impact projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Fostered a collaborative work environment that encouraged creative problemsolving.
- Increased profitability by optimizing sales and fulfilling lower overhead costs.
Customer Service Consultant
Self Employed
08.2008 - Current
- Served as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreted and administered policies and helped resolve work-related problems
- Maintained records and compiled statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates
- Advised managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommended needed changes
- Planned and conducted new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward association objectives
HR and Communication Manager
Stateline Family YMCA
01.2013 - 05.2019
- Served as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreted and administered policies and helped resolve work-related problems
- Maintained records and compiled statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates
- Advised managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommended needed changes
- Planned and conducted new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward association objectives
- Responded to written and telephone requests for employment verification
- Performed difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
District Manager
Walmart
01.1999 - 01.2007
- Areas of managerial impact include, Finance, Billing, Staffing, Marketing, Promotion, Sales Administration, Training, Supply Chains, General Store Operations
- Core Competencies: Mentoring/Leadership - Incomparable ability to train, coach and motivate employees to achieve maximum performance
- Results-oriented - Highly motivated to succeed and progress career
- Excellent organizational and customer service management
- Strong networking, promotion and advertising skills
- Staff development: Developed team of salaried managers who achieve established
Skills
- Mentoring/Leadership
- Financial Leadership
- Policy Development
- Budget Planning
- Profit and Loss Management
- Policies and Procedures
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Executive Leadership
- People and Culture
- Human Resources
Affiliations
- U46 Collaborative Board, Rotary Board, Anti-Racism & Equity Committee, YUSA Training Hub, Monitor YUSA Link , Elgin Area Planning Committee
Certification
YUSA Listen First Trainer
YUSA Fiscal Management Trainer
YUSA Dimensions of Diversity v2.0 Trainer
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsTimeline
Chief Operation Officer
Golden Corridor Family YMCA
11.2019 - Current
HR and Communication Manager
Stateline Family YMCA
01.2013 - 05.2019
Customer Service Consultant
Self Employed
08.2008 - Current
District Manager
Walmart
01.1999 - 01.2007
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