Paula Holm
Jordan ,MN
Summary
Well-qualified HR Manager with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers, and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Manager
Valleyfair Amusement Park
Shakopee, MN
06.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented HR policies to enhance employee engagement and compliance.
- Led recruitment initiatives, improving talent acquisition processes and reducing time-to-fill metrics which increased retention over 50%.
- Streamlined onboarding programs, ensuring new hires received comprehensive training and support.
- Facilitated performance management processes, aligning individual goals with organizational objectives.
- Advised international students on visa regulations and compliance requirements.
- Facilitated orientation sessions, enhancing cultural adjustment for new students.
Training Coordinator
Valleyfair Amusement Park
Shakopee, MN
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Enhanced employee performance by developing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
- Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, resulting in reduced time to full productivity.
- Increased employee retention rates through targeted training interventions and career development opportunities from 32% to 45% over one year course.
- Conducted thorough needs assessments to identify skill gaps and develop appropriate training solutions.
- Collaborated with department managers to design customized training plans aligned with organizational goals.
- Evaluated effectiveness of training initiatives, making adjustments as needed to optimize results.
- Maintained accurate records of employee participation in training events, tracking progress towards learning objectives for over 1,500 seasonal employees.
- Developed engaging instructional materials, including presentations, handouts, and interactive activities.
- Promoted culture of continuous learning within organization by encouraging employee engagement in training opportunities.
- Delivered high-quality classroom instruction using variety of teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
Department Manager
Menards
Apple Valley Mn
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands for 8 distribution centers across 338 stores and 12 regions.
- Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
- Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
Training Supervisor
Menards Distribution Center
All Store Recieving And Sortation
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Assessed new employee skills and strengths to provide customized training.
- Updated employees with latest policies, procedures and compliance standards.
- Collaborated with company leaders and department managers to determine training needs.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
Merch Planner
Menards G.O, Eau Claire, Wis
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, from November 2019 to Present, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
01.2013 - 01.2015
- In charge of roughly $10 million in products and 2,000+ product skus.
- Concept to merchandising and sell through.
- Maintaining AutoCad files and map layouts for 330+ locations., Beginning with a startup company and moving in multi faceted event design, I was in charge of all on site logistics for single and multi day events.
- From design to setup and cleanup, staffing needs and last minute changes.
Seasonal Dept Team Lead
Target
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Quickly adapted plans and adjusted seasonal sets to maintain high standards of functionality and safety.
- Directed and supervised team of 8 engaged in seasonal sets and product development.
Team Lead
06.2017 - 05.2018
- In charge of all seasonal change over and logistics for black friday and seasonal promotions.Also including schedules, inventory, deliveries and orders, floor appearance.
- 6 Months on POG team implementing new planograms and merchandising non-planogrammed areas for promos.
- College Hunks , Tampa Fl — Sales Agent.
Sales agent
Home Depot
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Responsible for planning of moves and packing jobs, and any junk removal for all 50 states.
- Maintaining scheduling for 40+ offices in 5 time zones.
- Contractor sales and POG team, Starting as an overnight stocker as a part time second job and quickly moving into full time days.
- Contractor sales desk and eventually moving into POG setting and helping oversee reset teams.
- PassionRoots, Waimanalo, Oahu - Event design and Team leader.
Associate
Menards
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Responsible for inventory and dept appearance as well as sales and planning for all flooring projects.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Ravencrest
Estes Park, CODiploma - undefined
East Central High
Askov, MNSkills
- Database Management
- HR policies and procedures
- Organizational development
- Spreadsheet management
- Filing and data archiving
- Team management
- Project Management
- Training facilitation
- Schedule Coordination
- New hire on-boarding
- Learning Management Systems
- HR legal compliance
Hobbies
*Learning new things
* Traveling
*Reading
*Further Education
Timeline
HR Manager
Valleyfair Amusement Park
06.2024 - Current
Training Coordinator
Valleyfair Amusement Park
03.2023 - 06.2024
Department Manager
Menards
03.2022 - 03.2023
Training Supervisor
Menards Distribution Center
03.2021 - 04.2022
Merch Planner
Menards G.O, Eau Claire, Wis
11.2019 - 03.2021
Associate
Menards
02.2019 - 11.2019
Seasonal Dept Team Lead
Target
06.2018 - 01.2019
Team Lead
06.2017 - 05.2018
Sales agent
Home Depot
03.2015 - 06.2016
01.2013 - 01.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Ravencrest
Diploma - undefined
East Central High