Ryan Durden
Human Resources Manager
Scott Air Force Base,IL
Summary
Accomplished Human Resources Manager with a proven track record in enhancing workforce productivity and compliance through strategic policy enforcement and effective staff management. At the United States Marine Corps, spearheaded innovative employee onboarding programs, significantly optimizing organizational development. Expert in risk management and leadership development, demonstrating a keen ability to foster employee engagement and streamline operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
United States Marine Corps
12.2015 - Current
- • Maintain compliance with Department of Defense and Marine Corps regulations, in addition to establishing organizational standards.
• Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
• Facilitate onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new Military members, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
• Diminish financial discrepancies through expert program management.
• Motivate employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
• Evaluate employee onboarding programs and present strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
• Develop comprehensive processes for new Marines and review the inbound productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
• Work with leaders to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
• Collaborated with other units to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
• Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain operational compliance.
• Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
• Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
• Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
• Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
Retail Associate
Fred's Dollar Store
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
Crew Member Shift Manager
Dairy Queen
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Created and implemented policies to achieve customer satisfaction and maintain food service standards.
- Settled crew member disputes by addressing problems quickly and providing successful mediation.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
Crew Member
Taco Bell
02.2013 - 08.2014
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
Education
BBA - Buisness And Administration
American Military University
Ranson, WV03.2026
High School Diploma -
Kalaheo High School
Kailua, HI06.2015
Skills
- Staff Management
- Risk Management
- Succession Planning
- Policy Enforcement
- Employee Onboarding
- Corrective Action Planning
- Leadership Development
- Recordkeeping
- Organizational Development
- Employee Handbook Development
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Company organization
- Human Resources Operations
- Records Management
- Training and mentoring
- Workforce improvements
- File and records management
- Records management
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
United States Marine Corps
12.2015 - Current
Retail Associate
Fred's Dollar Store
06.2015 - 12.2015
Crew Member Shift Manager
Dairy Queen
08.2014 - 04.2015
Crew Member
Taco Bell
02.2013 - 08.2014
BBA - Buisness And Administration
American Military University
High School Diploma -
Kalaheo High School
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