Wes Malquist

Experience

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  THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS

  Jun 2002 - May 2004

  Volunteer International Representative

  • Supervised the work of over 20 other volunteers• Provided training on leadership and teaching skills

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  Wasatch Behavioral Health

  May 2005 - Apr 2006

  Human Service Worker

  • Worked one-on-one and in groups with troubled youth, ages 5-18, teaching them to deal with issues such as depression, abuse, autism, and other mental disorders and disabilities.• Resolved conflicts in high-pressure situations as part of a team.

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  Quantum Rewards

  May 2006 - Aug 2006

  Office Manager/Business Intern

  • Resolved customer complaints, questions, and concerns and followed up on satisfaction.• Assisted in completion of projects for sales, marketing, and client services departments.

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  Brigham Young University

  Aug 2006 - Dec 2006

  Social Psychology Research Assistant

  • Developed an on-line survey for a research study about sexual harassment in the work place.• Performed extensive research leading to significant findings in the effect of narcissism on how sexual harassment is perceived.

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  Paychex

  Jul 2007 - Jul 2010

  Senior Payroll Specialist

  • Organized training for 8 new key employees who generated $2 million in annual sales • Initiated operational changes and achieved 12% performance improvement for the branch• Supervised financial services and benefits for 250 clients • Lead recruiting activities increasing workforce by 25% within a 10-month period

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  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

  Feb 2009 - Sept 2010

  Executive Advisor

  • Trained over 25 other advisors on how to better lead and service their committees.• Served as advisor to area leadership committee and managed records of over 2000 church members.

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  Brigham Young University

  Aug 2010 - Apr 2012

  MBA Class of 2012

  • Studied core business concepts in depth, including Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Accounting, with specific emphases in Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management and Strategy• Worked on field study projects consulting two local businesses in organizational change management.

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  Ford Motor Company

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Organization Development Intern

  • Created a change management workshop to build competency for all HR and IT employees• Improved processes in structure management and organization design through best practice research• Performed engagement survey analysis to improve performance at Dearborn Truck Plant

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  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

  Jul 2012 - Jun 2020

  Develop leaders through experience-based learning and performance management on an enterprise-wide level. Manage the org-wide succession planning process. Provide coaching, consulting, and resources to leaders throughout the organization to better develop their people to meet the business needs of their organizations. Streamline HR processes through channel optimization, technology implementation, and coordination across functions and departments. Eliminate inefficiencies and provide solutions for other HR professionals in the organization to allow them to deliver business results more effectively. Strategic implementation of HR policies and practices ranging from employee relations to comp and benefits to organizational development and performance management. Serving as a strategic partner from management to employees for the Welfare department. • Built leadership development programs to enrich competency and align managers with organization strategy• Coordinated management training sessions for HR Business Partners, Line Managers and HR Generalists. • Assisted in rolling out the Accountability and Talent Improvement program internationally

  • Manager, Leadership Development

    Jan 2018 - Jun 2020

  • Manager, HR Delivery Services

    Apr 2017 - Jan 2018

  • HR Generalist

    Nov 2012 - Apr 2017

  • Talent Management Intern

    Jul 2012 - Nov 2012
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  FamilySearch

  Jun 2020 - May 2023

  Manager, HR Business Partner

  Our goal at FamilySearch is to create inspiring experiences that bring joy to all people as they discover, gather, and connect their family - past, present, and future. I partner to find business solutions to people-related issues to improve results for the organization.

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  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

  May 2023 - now

  Regional HR Manager/Consultant - Africa/Europe Region

  Provide consulting and escalated support on complex HR issues across 3 areas in Africa and 3 areas in Europe, ranging from org design, performance mgmt., talent dev, comp and ben, workforce relations, etc. A main focus is increasing the capacity and effectiveness of the HR teams to meet the organization's localized needs in their respective areas.