Johnny "JD" Dees

Experience

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  Walt Disney World

  Jan 1993 - Jun 1993

  3,000 students were chosen out of 8.000 student applicants from all over the world to attend WDW college internship program. I also completed my Ducktoriate in Business Management through Walt Disney University.

  • College Program Intern

    Jan 1993 - Jun 1993

  • College Program Intern

    Jan 1993 - Jun 1993
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  Hot Topic

  Apr 2002 - Jan 2005

  District Manager
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  Whole Foods Market

  Apr 2005 - Aug 2008

  Team Leader

  • Managed teams of 75-200+ Partners and Leaders • Proven record of success with driving financial success • Facilitated, collaborated and developed leadership training classes • Implemented High Five Recognition Program at multiple store locations • Mentored and facilitated mock interviews for countless potential Leaders and existing Leaders• Performed all pre-employment screening, interviewing, and on boarding activities for all store positions

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  HEB

  Sept 2008 - Jan 2017

  Service Director

   Experience conducting formal investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other policy violations and writing investigation reports Experience advising and supporting supervisors and managers to successfully manage employee behavior and performance issues, including experience researching and drafting formal disciplinary action documents Experience integrating employee protections and benefits, including employer provided leave benefits, Workers’ Compensation and FMLA  Supervised 130-400+ employees while managing and creating schedules, coverage needs, payroll contribution and hospitality scores  Screened, interviewed, hired, and trained applicants for New Hire Orientation (including benefits enrollment) for all store departments complete end to end process– used variety of HR software for all processes  Facilitated career fairs and recruiting events at various high schools within AISD Facilitated, collaborated and developed leadership training courses for Leaders in Central Texas Region – Conflict Resolution, Coaching for Success, Crucial Conversations, Art and Science of Central Checkout Leadership, New Hire Training/On Boarding, and Legal Side of Leadership Utilizes and proficient in all Microsoft office programs: Excel, Word, Publisher and Power Point Responsible for all store coaching and feedback including conflict resolutions in all areas of business up to and including experience assisting employees with benefit related questions, enrolling and assisting with life changing events Managed cash handling and adherence to all State and Federal Laws  Responsible for day to day hospitality with customers and employees through successful development with feedback and coaching Show less

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  JBGoodwin REALTORS

  Jan 2017 - May 2018

  Residential Real Estate Agent
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  Papyrus

  May 2018 - Feb 2019

  Retail Store Manager

  (Store closing 2/2019) All operations, inventory, recruitment, training, hiring end to end process, customer service and merchandising

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  Target

  Feb 2019 - Oct 2020

  Management Executive