Simone Jones

Oceanside | United States

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Business management

Employee relations

Human resources

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Industries

Fashion

Lifestyle

Outdoor

Streetwear

Yoga

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In my own words

— Simone

I am a highly-motivated professional with extensive years of experience in several HR functions.

I serve as a resource and candidate advocate on employee's related matters, supporting various human resources programs, enhancing continuous improvement, eliminating roadblocks, and improving processes for successful execution. I manage candidates through the entire interview and hiring processes, from assessing candidate qualifications for current open positions, negotiating offers, and initiating onboarding for a new hire. I consistently deliver high-quality strategies, documents, candidates' profiles, and monthly updates in compliance with established service levels.

As a creative thinker and problem-solver, I work closely with the management team and subject matter experts to generate ideas, leverage resources, and share information to provide outstanding customer service and tactical support to the employee population. I am a good listener and a natural communicator, adept at coaching with exceptional people management skills. I possess a strong drive to excel, hence remain current on industry trends and practices in the areas of talent and leadership development to meet and exceed organization expectations. I achieved multiple awards, including the 2018 Values Award: Ever Better, 2016 Values Award: People First, 2015 Values Award: Ethical Leadership, 2014 Values Award: Fun, and 2012 Store Manager of the Quarter

My mission is to always position myself with purpose-driven companies open to progressive strategies in performance transformation and change management. My practical team-building and leadership experience in a highly complex and dynamic business setting helps me to create a positive culture in the workplace, increase efficiency, and improve morale.

Trajectory

Apr 2013 — Nov 2019

District Manager · Cotton On USA, Inc. Orange County & San Diego

Established 7 new, retail stores and managed 10+ in San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, and Utah. Performed end-to-end human resource functions, including recruiting, training, on-boarding, exit interviews, performance management and reviews, as well as staff compensations, promotions, and leave management. Built a credible succession plan with a strong talent pipeline and fostered a customer centric culture by recognizing and rewarding employees. - Turned around business operations within 6 months, reducing turnover from 85% to 25%, filled all vacant positions, and improved team performance, and increased audit scores from <50% to >85%. - Motivated and promoted 35+ employees, achieved the best retention in market with 18%, and stabilized other markets which experienced frequent turnover. - Conducted for quarterly reviews and merit increases for 18 full-time managers based on performance. - Protect labor law regulations and ensure managers are trained to operate within compliance guidelines. - Collaborate with key business partners to create or evolve operational procedures and company initiatives. - Protect privacy laws in-store and ensure new hire paperwork, customer information, and employee documentations are filed appropriately.

Oct 2011 — Apr 2013

Store Manager · Cotton On USA, Inc

Completed and delivered performance appraisals and development plans every 30 days to maximize organizational and employee effectiveness. Trained and coached all managers and associates, enhancing performance levels and workplace productivity. Delegated authority and responsibility with accountability and follow-up. - Identified candidates through multiple sources, attracting top talents that filled all open positions within 14 days. - Travelled to different markets across USA, opened new stores, trained new managers, and on-boarded new staff. - Streamlined store operations to minimize needed OT, increasing each quarter by 10%, achieved -.58% shrink results, and utilized less than 1hr OT/week.