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Matthew Avery

Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at 7Brew Coffee Co., excelling in recruitment strategy and diversity hiring. Expert in developing impactful training programs and performance evaluations, fostering team growth through effective conflict resolution and mentoring. Committed to enhancing organizational success by attracting top talent and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Hiring and Training

7Brew Coffee Co.
Fayetteville, AR
02.2023 - Current
  • Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
  • Helped with employee transfers and referrals.
  • Evaluated current recruitment methods and identified areas of improvement.
  • Developed strategies for improving diversity within the hiring pool.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive recruiting strategy to attract and retain top talent.
  • Worked closely with Human Resources department to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations concerning employment.
  • Managed external relationships with staffing agencies and recruiting firms to fill positions quickly and cost-effectively.
  • Coordinated team leader motivational initiatives to incentivize professional growth and program improvements.
  • Conducted evaluations of training courses to uncover areas in need of improvement.
  • Created testing and evaluation procedures to assess performance before, during and after training sessions.
  • Maintained records of all training activities including attendance sheets and evaluation forms.
  • Managed budgets and resources related to training activities in an efficient manner.
  • Monitored effectiveness of training sessions, evaluated feedback from participants, and recommended improvements as needed.
  • Implemented tools to evaluate training effectiveness and identify additional learning opportunities.
  • Mentored team members to succeed and advance within department and company.
  • Evaluated employee skill levels and implemented new techniques to boost staff knowledge.
  • Delivered training material to diverse audiences of both blue and white-collar professionals.
  • Assisted with onboarding new employees by conducting orientation and company-wide or job-specific training.

Athletic Coach

Elite Cheer & Dance Academy
Siloam Springs, AR
07.2020 - 12.2022
  • Organized practice sessions, drills, and competitions to improve athletes' skills and abilities.
  • Assisted with recruiting new athletic talent for teams.
  • Designed and implemented comprehensive training programs tailored to team's strengths and weaknesses.
  • Evaluated players' strengths and weaknesses to develop individualized training plans.
  • Conducted recruitment efforts to identify and attract promising athletes to the program.
  • Led team to achieve record season in consecutive and total wins.

Package Handler

FedEx
Lowell, AR
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
  • Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
  • Scanned and sorted incoming packages by destination and priority, maintaining accuracy.
  • Provided assistance to customers with special shipping needs such as oversized items or fragile cargo.
  • Conducted package inspections for damage and reported discrepancies to supervisor.
  • Sorted packages to appropriate slide, line or belt for final distribution.

Sales Associate

Hibbett Sporting Goods
Siloam Springs, AR
04.2016 - 08.2019
  • Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
  • Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
  • Handled returns and exchanges according to company policies.
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
  • Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.

Education

High School Diploma -

Siloam Springs High
Siloam Springs, AR
05-2019

MBA -

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Skills

  • Recruitment strategy
  • Diversity hiring
  • Performance evaluation
  • Employee onboarding
  • Training program development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Team building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Interviewing skills
  • Public speaking
  • Employee training
  • Problem-solving
  • Coaching techniques
  • Motivational strategies
  • Time management
  • Sport-specific skills

Affiliations

  • Outdoor Sports (big hunter and fisherman)
  • Ranch Hand (work on farms back home)

Accomplishments

  • Arkansas Youth of the Year 2019 - I was the state of Arkansas Youth of the Year in 2019. This is a nation wide competition hosted by the Boys & Girls club of America. High school students from all over the state compiled a speech, interview process, and wrote 3 papers on different topics and presented them to a panel of judges. I competed against students from every county in Arkansas and got first place and represented the state in nationals!
  • Arkansas Razorback Cheerleader - I was a cheerleader at the University of Arkansas for 3 years and rooted them to countless victories in several different sports such as football, volleyball, mens/women's basketball, gymnastics, and soccer.

Certification

  • Forklift Certified

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Director of Hiring and Training

7Brew Coffee Co.
02.2023 - Current

Athletic Coach

Elite Cheer & Dance Academy
07.2020 - 12.2022

Package Handler

FedEx
09.2019 - 01.2020

Sales Associate

Hibbett Sporting Goods
04.2016 - 08.2019

High School Diploma -

Siloam Springs High

MBA -

University of Arkansas