Harvey E. Johnson

Experience

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  Gap

  Sept 1990 - Jan 1999

  Human Resources Management

  I supervised the sales floor while ensuring that specified sales goals are achieved. I was responsible for recruiting and training the management staff. I developed, and trained the sales staff in the areas of product knowledge, selling skills, and loss prevention techniques.

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  Zany Brainy

  Jan 1999 - Aug 2000

  Human Resources Manager

  Supervised fifty employees to ensure customer service was the number one priority on a day-to-day basis. I developed the management team consisting of one co-manager, and two assistant managers.

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  Hallmark Cards

  Aug 2000 - Mar 2003

  Marketing Personnel Specialist

  My duties on a day to day basis including formulating business plans based on sales per foot return on investment potential, and the forecasting of profit and loss.

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  Bebe stores

  Jan 2001 - Aug 2003

  Human Resources Management

  Empowered to train and develop the assistant manger group. I was responsible for the tactical operations, forecasting, and demographic comparisons on a daily basis.

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  BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP

  Aug 2003 - Jun 2004

  Human Resources Recruiter

  Empowered to recruit, train and develop sales generating leaders. I sourced, designed and implemented store/district related onboarding programs thru the district manager. I have created a networking database of potential management recruits for succession planning purposes.

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  Ford Motor Company

  Jun 2004 - Oct 2005

  Client / Personnel Development

  Training and developing new talent to achieve team and individual sales goals was my focus. I sourced and recruited personnel for daily sales operations.

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  Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

  Jul 2004 - Oct 2009

  As the Talent Acquisition Manager, I implemented recruiting strategies that link back to the mission statement of the company. I created forecasting models using trend analysis to identify staffing needs based on volume growth. I served as the strategic talent recruitment specialist, tasked with building a team of leaders to operate the daily in store operations. I have a unique blend of KSA's developed throughout my 30 year tenure in the retail market space. Developing talent thru building strong relationships with clear expectations focus on meeting the expectations of the company mission statement.

  • Talent Management Specialist

    Jun 2009 - Oct 2009

  • Talent Acquisition Manager

    Jul 2004 - May 2009
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  Banana Republic

  Oct 2009 - Apr 2013

  Talent Acquisition Manager

  The talent acquisition Manager exercises independent judgment and discretion in developing recruitment strategies to drive the business. The talent Manager owns the on boarding, employee performance and social media recruitment strategies. The talent Manager creates an environment that ensures individual goals are linked back to the business plan and maximum productivity and profitability. The talent Manager role models Gap Inc. Purpose Values and Behaviors in all actions and interactions.

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  Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

  Apr 2013 - Jul 2014

  General Manager Human Resources

  Designs strategic onboarding iniatives that link back to the business strategy.Prepares for future growth through hiring and developing talent. Provide leadership to achieve or exceed budgeted sales and payroll, and manage profit and loss. Effectively administered annual compensation reviews and develop IDP to all staff members. Developed core management strategist to effectively operate all store operations, inventory levels and visual merchandising standards. Ensure all internal and external customers receive exemplary customer service and a positive store/brand experience. Ensure sales associates build relationships with customers. Accountable for all aspects of the store. Show less

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  Brickell Motors - Audi, Buick, Cadillac, GMC, Honda, Infiniti, Mazda & Brickell Luxury Motors

  Jul 2014 - Dec 2017

  Client Executive / Personnel Training Executive
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  InteraxLink

  Sept 2014 - Oct 2015

  Director of Retail / Personnel Development
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  REEF

  Dec 2017 - Nov 2021

  Regional Trainer | Senior Operations Talent Manager
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  KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING

  Nov 2021 - now

  • Assistant Property Manager

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Operations Manager

    Nov 2021 - Jan 2023