Selma (Sam) Gerbracht
Fargo,ND
Summary
Accomplished Human Resources Leader with over 30 years of experience, backed by a proven track record in managing a variety of human resources, diversity, corporate training, and organizational development activities for a multimillion-dollar worldwide corporation across multiple sites. Proudest career accomplishment - De-certified Local 116 Union from Dakota Beverage Pepsi after being in place for over 40 years. Engages with HR service providers and suppliers on HR systems, payroll, insurance and training and development to promote high performing organization with efficient operating systems, professional and skilled staff and sound financial resources. Maintains strong stakeholder focus and service-oriented attitude with excellent organization and interpersonal skills to excel in multi-cultural environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager (Work Life Balance)
Petro Serve USA
03.2023 - Current
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Managed financial aspects of store operations, including budget planning, expense tracking, and accurate record-keeping to maintain fiscal responsibility.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Assessed local market trends to make informed decisions regarding product assortment adjustments or pricing changes based on consumer demand patterns.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Increased store profitability by implementing cost-saving measures and efficient inventory management strategies.
Texas Regional Recruiter (Moved Back to Fargo, ND)
Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Recruiting for all of the Texas manufacturing locations including Baytown, Midlothian, Austin, Amarillo, San Antonio, Amarillo and Abilene
- Recruiting General Laborers, Box Truck Drivers Class C, Route Drivers Class A, Mechanics, Maintenance, Safety, Office, Driver Helpers, Managers, Loaders/Unloaders, Dock Workers
- Overseeing all new hire orientations
- Interviewing all locations candidates, employment offers, back ground checks, drug testing, employment verifications, random drug testing.
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase revenue by 25%.
Unit Manager (Opportunity in Human Resources)
Waffle House
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Overseeing all day-to-day operations for unit #896 Including but not limited to inventory, employee relations, recruiting, customer service, payroll, P & L, daily accounting duties, hiring and terminations and much more.
Human Resource Supervisor (Laid Off)
JCPenney
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Overseeing all aspects of HR for store 1128 in League City, Texas including all hiring, recruiting, scheduling, payroll, benefits, new hire orientation, training and Manager on Duty shifts daily
- HRIS used PeopleSoft.
District Human Resource Manager (Moved to TX)
SpartanNash
10.2016 - 11.2019
- Overseen all aspects of HR for all SpartanNash grocery stores and warehouses in ND and MN.
- Including all recruiting, benefits, new hire orientation, training, terminations, disciplinary actions and much more.
Regional Human Resource Manager (Son Was in an Accident)
Walmart
01.2010 - 03.2016
- Overseeing all aspects of HR for all Walmart stores in ND, MN and SD
- Included all recruiting for management and hourly, training all managers, orientation, terminations, benefit and benefit rollouts, disciplinary actions, and much more.
Human Resource Manager (Company was bought out by PepsiAmericas and was realigned)
DakotaPepsi, Inc.
02.1999 - 01.2010
- Recruited for all Pepsi warehouse locations in ND and MN
- Decertified the Fargo, ND bottling plant union Local Union 186 single handedly after being in place for 30 years
- Overseen all disciplinary actions, terminations, promotions, union negotiations and grievances.
Education
BA in Business Management - Human Resources Management
University of Mary Fargo
Fargo, NDBusiness Management -
ECornell University
San Francisco, CAWal-Mart University -
Bentonville, AR
Skills
- Recruiting
- Construction
- Employment & labor law
- PeopleSoft
- Employee relations
- OSHA
- Human Resources Management
- Employee Orientation
- Benefits Administration
- Workers' Compensation
- Conflict Management
Assessments
- Recruiting, Highly Proficient
- Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees, Highly Proficient
- HR: Compensation & benefits, Proficient
- Management & leadership skills: Planning & execution, Highly Proficient
Timeline
Store Manager (Work Life Balance)
Petro Serve USA
03.2023 - Current
Texas Regional Recruiter (Moved Back to Fargo, ND)
Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC
09.2021 - 11.2022
Unit Manager (Opportunity in Human Resources)
Waffle House
06.2020 - 09.2021
Human Resource Supervisor (Laid Off)
JCPenney
02.2019 - 04.2020
District Human Resource Manager (Moved to TX)
SpartanNash
10.2016 - 11.2019
Regional Human Resource Manager (Son Was in an Accident)
Walmart
01.2010 - 03.2016
Human Resource Manager (Company was bought out by PepsiAmericas and was realigned)
DakotaPepsi, Inc.
02.1999 - 01.2010
BA in Business Management - Human Resources Management
University of Mary Fargo
Business Management -
ECornell University
Wal-Mart University -
Bentonville, AR
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