Fred Kitchell, MHRM

Experience

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  US Army

  Aug 2001 - Dec 2005

  M1A1 Abrams Armor Crewman/E-4 Rank

  ▪ Perform preventive maintenance on tank to ensure operational readiness▪ Maintained proper physical fitness and proper uniform per Army regulations▪ Trained soldiers in physical and weapons training, survival skill, and combat preparation

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  Verizon Wireless

  Jan 2006 - Oct 2013

  Assistant Store Manager/HR

  ▪ Managed payroll, headcount, store quotas, schedule, and customer experience▪ Coached sales reps in the art of sales, company training, time management and customer service

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  Sprint

  Oct 2013 - Aug 2017

  Lead Retail Consultant/HR

  ▪ Assisted management with managing store schedule, recruiting, employee development▪ Organized benefits open enrollment for multiple locations while maintaining personal sales goals▪ Educated employees on policies and procedures, benefits, compliance and spot training

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  Bank of America

  Aug 2017 - Sept 2018

  Relationship Manager

  ▪ Processed requests for products and services as well as uncovering additional sales opportunities▪ Imparted relevant financial advice to improve the overall financial well-being of each client▪ Exceeded customer expectations in customer service, as well as company sales goals

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  KU School of Medicine-Wichita

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2021

  Human Resources Assistant

  ▪ Complete all aspects of onboarding including collection of new hire paperwork, data entry, payroll processing, and administration of compliance and conflict of interest training▪ Designed and now maintain an FMLA database to accurately track employee leave▪ Analyze existing policies and procedures for effectiveness and efficiency▪ Conduct recruiting, interviewing, and recommendation of employment to hiring manager▪ Serve on employee appreciation committee

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  Wichita State University

  Dec 2021 - Sept 2023

  Human Resources Specialist

  * Responsible for the administration and management of company-wide leaves of absences (LOA) across a large employee population including, but not limited to, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), personal leaves, medical leaves, military leaves, and long-term disability in accordance with company policies and applicable law, as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation process.* Counseling, advising and responding to questions or concerns from employees and leadership on leave policies and procedures, interpreting and administering leave programs and policies, and serving as the main point of contact and leave subject matter expert. * Maintaining regular communication with leadership as it pertains to the status of team members on leave, reviewing guidelines for eligibility resulting in accurate eligibility decisions, and coordination of LOA and Workers’ Compensation will also be core requirements of the position.* Advises and assists leadership and staff with human resources programs, policies and procedures related to human resources functional area.* Provides proactive support in the development and communication of human resources programs, policies and procedures; reviews, analyzes, recommends and develops new programs, policies and procedures.* Consults with and advises Human Resources Business Partners and leadership on human resources programs, policies and procedures.* Provides prompt resolution of requests and questions specific to functional area, which may have been escalated due to the specialized nature.* Serves as a subject matter expert in functional area; educates staff to ensure consistent and equitable application of policies and procedures.* Identifies issues that may hinder the University’s progress on strategic initiatives and recommends appropriate interventions, as needed. Show less

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  Valence Surface Technologies

  Sept 2023 - now

  Human Resources Generalist
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  Strategic HR Advising Partners, LLC

  May 2024 - now

  Owner

  Veteran owned and operated Human Resources Advising, specializing in small to medium size businesses. I have a Master's Degree in Human Resource Management and over 5 years of HR experience in a variety of industries.