Summary
Work History
Education
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Core Competencies
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Megan Wands

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

People-focused leader with extensive experience managing high-volume teams, employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, performance coaching, and operational compliance. Proven ability to build strong workplace culture while balancing business objectives with employee development. Skilled at conflict resolution, workforce planning, interviewing, policy implementation, and leadership training. Seeking to transition into a Human Resources Generalist role where strong leadership and people management experience can support organizational growth.

Work History

Assistant General Manager

Pappasito's Cantina
Fort Worth, TX
- Current
  • Lead daily operations for a high-volume restaurant with more than 100 employees.
  • Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, and train new team members across multiple departments.
  • Coach managers and employees on performance expectations, accountability, and career development.
  • Conduct employee performance discussions and document disciplinary actions while ensuring fairness and consistency.
  • Resolve employee concerns and workplace conflicts through professional communication and problem-solving.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, labor laws, and operational standards.
  • Manage scheduling and labor planning while balancing staffing needs with payroll budgets.
  • Facilitate new hire orientation and ongoing development programs.
  • Partner with senior leadership to improve employee retention and engagement.
  • Maintain confidential employee records and documentation.
  • Recognize and reward employee performance through engagement initiatives and recognition programs.
  • Support organizational change by implementing new systems, processes, and company initiatives.

Education

Business Management

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX
12.2022

High School Diploma -

Summit High School
Mansfield, TX
2025

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Scheduling Software
  • POS & Workforce Management Systems
  • Timekeeping Systems
  • HR Documentation
  • Payroll Coordination

Accomplishments

  • Successfully led and developed large, diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Improved employee engagement through recognition programs and coaching initiatives.

Core Competencies

  • Employee Relations
  • Recruiting & Interviewing
  • New Hire Orientation
  • Onboarding & Training
  • Performance Management
  • Coaching & Development
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Employment Compliance
  • HR Policies & Procedures
  • Workforce Planning
  • Scheduling & Labor Management
  • Documentation
  • Investigations
  • Employee Engagement
  • Change Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Payroll Support
  • HRIS/POS Systems

Timeline

Assistant General Manager

Pappasito's Cantina
- Current

High School Diploma -

Summit High School

Business Management

Tarleton State University