Melissa Barron
Talala,OK
Summary
Dynamic HR professional with extensive experience at Sam’s Club, excelling in recruitment strategy and employee engagement. Proven track record in enhancing team performance through effective training and conflict resolution. Skilled in payroll management and fostering diversity and inclusion, driving impactful community outreach initiatives. Committed to creating positive workplace cultures.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Oologah Senior Citizens Club
Oologah, OK
07.2019 - Current
- Founded 501c3 organization and secured grant funding.
- Boosted program session frequency from monthly to weekly, targeting education, nutrition, physical fitness, and social engagement.
- Provide assistance to over 85 elderly residents in local neighborhoods.
- Launched employment service involving high school students assisting elderly individuals free of charge.
HR Consultant
Stephen’s Truck Center
Owasso, OK
04.2021 - 04.2024
- Managed recruitment processes.
- Conducted annual enrollment assessments.
- Administered payroll tasks efficiently each pay cycle.
- Resolved conflicts to enhance workplace harmony.
- Facilitated successful coordination of various events.
Assistant to VP of Marketing and Communications
University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Improved organizational culture by planning and executing engaging team-building events.
- Streamlined communication within team, scheduling and coordinating meetings for all members.
- Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial and service-related tasks.
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
Human Resources Director
Sams Club
Owasso, OK
04.2001 - 04.2018
- Recruited for all departments and implemented onboarding process and employee training programs.
- Managed scheduling across all departments promptly.
- Managed payroll processes accurately.
- Oversaw FMLA administration and compliance.
- Guided resolution of workforce issues.
- Facilitated open enrollment and benefit changes.
- Coordinated and executed all events and community service initiatives.
Operations and Marketing Manager
Sam’s Club
Tulsa, OK
07.1994 - 04.2001
- Consistently met sales targets and exceeded expectations.
- Streamlined scheduling processes to ensure optimal workforce utilization.
- Conducted employee performance assessments.
- Supervised employee development through structured coaching initiatives.
- Delivered exceptional customer support to ensure satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Marketing
Baker University
Baldwin City, KSSkills
- Employee training
- Recruitment strategy
- Payroll management
- Event planning
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Community outreach
- HR analytics
- Diversity and inclusion
- Employee relations
- Employment law
- Employee engagement
- HR policies and procedures
Timeline
HR Consultant
Stephen’s Truck Center
04.2021 - 04.2024
Assistant to VP of Marketing and Communications
University of Tulsa
08.2019 - 08.2020
President
Oologah Senior Citizens Club
07.2019 - Current
Human Resources Director
Sams Club
04.2001 - 04.2018
Operations and Marketing Manager
Sam’s Club
07.1994 - 04.2001
Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Marketing
Baker University