KEITH E. JOHNSON M.B.A
Cleveland
Summary
HR professional with strong background in optimizing workforce effectiveness and organizational development. Proven track record in driving HR initiatives that align with company goals while fostering collaborative and results-driven environment. Effective in team collaboration and adaptable to changing business needs, with expertise in conflict resolution and talent management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Contractor Project Manager
Delta Center For Culture And Learning
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Collaborate with the Director and other Delta activities for the MS Delta Cultural Heritage Ambassadors Program Pilot
- Develop a recruitment and marketing plan for the future cycles of the MS Delta Cultural Heritage Ambassadors Program
- Facilitate recruitment for in person cohort sessions in coordination with Program Manager
- Facilitate the post cycle interpretation survey, in coordination with Executive Director
- Present cohort cycle results to the MS Delta NHA board of directors in coordination with Executive Director
- Coordinate speaker recruitment and handling, in coordination with Program Manager
Human Resource Business Partner
Harlow's Casino Resort & Spa
06.2019 - 08.2024
- Accomplished 3x Team Leader of the Quarter, Team Leader of the Year, and promoted to HR Business Partner
- Strategically identified and resolved learning gaps during the training process for 400+ new hires by developing an employee training manual that includes onboarding process, benefits enrollment, and how to use HRIS
- Conducted our annual Town Hall meeting, and created the PowerPoint presentation
- Slashed employee turnover by 25% and saved $2K+ annually by coaching and counseling
- Achieved several articles in the MGC Gaming New Magazine
- Facilitated team-building activities and initiatives, improving collaboration and engagement.
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
Project Assistant
Delta Center for Culture and Learning
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Researched/ wrote NEA final report materials that were used to document outcomes and further educated/raised awareness about the project with stakeholders and other publics
- Researched/wrote copy for and managed designed of Lomax repatriation project webpages on the Lomax DSU and International Delta Blues Project websites
- Assisted the director in daily office tasks, including greeting clients and answering phone calls
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings and appointments for director
- Committed approximately 40 hours per week to promote greater understanding of Mississippi Delta culture and history
- Designed videos, reports, and planned events such as Another Blue Trail unveiling and Delta Center offers history summer workshops
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS12-2018
Bachelor of Science -
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS12-2016
Skills
- Work breakdown structure
- Project closeout
- Preconstruction planning
- Labor management
- Scheduling coordination
- Meeting facilitation
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Contractor Project Manager
Delta Center For Culture And Learning
01.2024 - 09.2024
Human Resource Business Partner
Harlow's Casino Resort & Spa
06.2019 - 08.2024
Project Assistant
Delta Center for Culture and Learning
01.2017 - 05.2019
MBA - Human Resource Management
Delta State University
Bachelor of Science -
Delta State University
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