Marcus Powell, SHRM-CP

Experience

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  Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2015

  Lead Program Assistant

  • Led and supervised a team of Program Assistants and ensured that the trainings and activities for the participants were organized and prepared • Assisted the needs of Program Trainers who led workshops for the personal and professional development of the program's participants • Regularly led professional development trainings for participants, including workshops on interviewing and resumé building • Performed administrative duties, such as creating and organizing the participants' binders, filing paperwork, and handling timesheets Show less

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  U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Finance & Human Capital Intern

  • Collaborated in the administration of financial and human capital functions within the Federal Railroad Administration’s Office of Railroad Safety, including staff acquisition, performance management, compensation/benefits, and space/property management to support roughly 900 employees across eight regions and headquarters• Provided support in the collection, processing, and tracking of performance appraisals to compute merit-based increases• Consistently updated, managed, and analyzed an employee roster to reflect up-to-date accounts of personnel/human capital and monitor vacant offices• Assisted in the employee onboarding process for new hires by obtaining work supplies and equipment• Researched and developed employee professional development plans to reflect employees' short and long-term goals with leadership consultation Show less

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  Aramark

  May 2017 - now

  • Responsible for the overall Human Resources administration for roughly 650 union and non-union employees that support the food and beverage operations generating roughly $40 million in yearly revenue at Capital One Arena• Maintains a strong relationship with Local 23 union by facilitating employee grievance meetings and labor management meetings• Manages employee relations and performance through conflict mediation and resolution, disciplinary action, and performance improvement plans for both hourly staff and managers alike• Oversees staffing by determining staffing levels for events and leading a team of Scheduling Coordinators responsible for scheduling hourly staff in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement’s (CBA) guidelines• Conducts recruitment and onboarding efforts for all exempt and non-exempt personnel Show less • Assisted in the overall Human Resources administration for roughly 650 union and non-union employees that support the food and beverage operations generating roughly $40 million in yearly revenue at Capital One Arena• Managed employee relations and performance through conflict mediation and resolution, disciplinary action, and performance improvement plans for both hourly staff and managers alike• Oversaw staffing by determining staffing levels for events and leading a team of Scheduling Coordinators responsible for scheduling hourly staff in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement’s (CBA) guidelines Show less • Supports the Vice President of Compliance for the Sports & Entertainment, Leisure, Corrections, Business Dining, and K-12 (SLCDK) sector in compliance efforts in the areas of Wage & Hour, Employment/Labor Relations, Alcohol Service, and Department of Transportation (DOT) among others• Supports Human Resource initiatives including staffing, wage and hour concerns, and employee recognition for high-profile sporting events, such as Super Bowl LII, U.S. Open (Tennis), and Traveler’s Championship• Consistently aided in the resolution of more than 2,000 I-9s across the sector through weekly status reports, training sessions, and resource allocation• Assists in the coordination and management of the Sports & Entertainment Alcohol Mystery Shop Program to ensure that employees of nearly 100 Aramark-operated stadiums and arenas across North America are in compliance with the Aramark Alcohol Service Policy• Manages Aramark's Non-Profit Organization Program for participating stadiums and arenas across North America and ensures compliance for the Vetting, Contract, and Background Check elements of the program Show less

  • Senior Human Resources Manager

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Human Resources Manager - Capital One Arena

    Jun 2019 - Aug 2022

  • Assistant Human Resources Manager - Capital One Arena

    Sept 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Compliance Specialist

    May 2017 - Aug 2018