Justin Powell
Tyler,Tx
Summary
Dynamic Human Resource Recruiter with experience in securing top talent through effective relationship-building and strategic recruitment initiatives. Demonstrates strong expertise in business operations and administrative management, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhances team performance. Proven ability to multitask and communicate effectively, contributing to successful hiring processes and improved organizational efficiency. Career aspirations include leveraging leadership skills to drive business development and operational excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recruiting Supervisor
Brookshires Grocery Company
Tyler, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Recruited for 200+ store locations across five banners in four states, ensuring consistent staffing for a diverse retail network.
- Utilized ATS (SAP& Workday) to screen applications, analyze resumes, and identify top candidates, improving time-to-hire and candidate quality.
- Scheduled and conducted interviews, assessing qualifications, skills, and cultural fit, with a high conversion rate to hire.
- Maintained strong candidate relationships, ensuring a positive experience throughout the recruitment process.
- Partnered with hiring managers and store directors to define staffing needs and recruitment strategies.
- Planned and led mass training sessions for store directors on recruiting best practices, and enhancing hiring efficiency.
- Developed strategies to attract diverse talent, contributing to a more inclusive team.
- Monitored key recruitment metrics, providing insights to leadership for continuous improvement.
Human Resources Coordinator/Recruiter
Braums Dairy and Ice Cream Corporate
Oklahoma City, Ok
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Recruit for upper management across 122 locations, including over 900 management positions (store-level management, district, and area managers).
- Conduct application screening, analyze resumes to identify qualified candidates through ATS, schedule interviews, interview candidates, and keep a positive relationship with candidates throughout the entire process.
- Kept company record low openings, averaging 25 openings.
- Assisted in creating a new in-house applicant tracking system, which streamlined the applicant process.
- Deliver administrative support to the HR department, maintain records, files, and databases, and coordinate with the HR manager to discuss staffing needs.
- Assisted in leading the open enrollment process annually, using effective communication to explain various benefits.
- Coordinate with the HR team and IT department to develop and enhance the employee onboarding process, including training scheduling and onboarding materials.
- Manage purchase orders for monthly office supplies, reconcile billing records, and interface with vendors to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints.
General Manager
Braums Dairy and Ice Cream
Stillwater, Ok
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Developed new procedures to improve inventory management and forecasting, which have reduced waste by 15%.
- Engage in meetings and deliver assistance in the creation of new procedures.
- Reduced store shrinkage by maintaining accurate product orders and conducting regular inventory counts.
- Preserved the fastest order speed within the district.
- Improved the skills of team members by providing training and mentorship to new staff members, as well as managing more than 50 employees.
- Increased annual sales from $3.6 million to $4.2 million.
Facility Operations Manager
Oklahoma State University Colvin Center
Stillwater, Ok
09.2016 - 04.2020
- Assisted in running a 250,000-square-foot facility.
- Managed 120 team members.
- Scheduled shifts, delivered assistance in training, and resolved customer concerns.
- Acquired fundamentals of retail, such as stocking, inventory, cash management, and point-of-sale (POS) computer systems.
- Developed and maintained relationships with target clients, increasing the new client count by 20% per quarter.
- Conducted meetings with investors regularly to maintain a positive relationship.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic marketing plans, increasing our memberships by 10%.
- Coordinated monthly budgets, managed profit and loss, and consistently met desired margin targets.
Education
Bachelor's - Business Administration/Management
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OkCertification
- Food Safety Management Certification (Expires Nov 2029)
Timeline
Recruiting Supervisor
Brookshires Grocery Company
05.2024 - Current
Human Resources Coordinator/Recruiter
Braums Dairy and Ice Cream Corporate
01.2023 - 05.2024
General Manager
Braums Dairy and Ice Cream
04.2020 - 01.2021
Facility Operations Manager
Oklahoma State University Colvin Center
09.2016 - 04.2020
Bachelor's - Business Administration/Management
Oklahoma State University