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John Grace Jr
Regional Human Resources Manager, WCT D/b/a Ashley Furniture HomeStores
Location: Euclid, OH United States
Joined: Dec 6th, 2014

About (request update)

What makes me special is that I am a highly ambitious young man. I give to others and use my outgoing personality to help others feel comfortable in uncomfortable or unfamiliar situations.

Current Whereabouts:

Studying for my SPHR exam.

Life & Professional Aspirations:

Obtain my SPHR certification and go for my Doctorates degree. One day become a Director of Football Operations or Athletic Director. Help students looking to learn transferable business skills.

Website:

http://www.linkedin.com/in/johngracejr/

Education (request update)

Other College... class of 2014

Undergrad Major: Human Resources Management

Most Memorable Moment:

Graduation

High School: Shaw High School in East Cleveland, OH class of 2006

Activities & Accomplishments:

Football, Baseball, Upward Bound

Best Memories:

Friends

Experience

I currently work with WCT D/b/a Ashley Furniture HomeStores as Regional Human Resources Manager
I have 10 years of experience working in the Human Resources industry.

Regional Human Resources Manager | WCT, Inc. dba Ashley Furniture HomeStores
From February 2014 to Current • 12 year(s)
Support 13 showrooms throughout New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio in organizational structure and talent management, supervising HR staff of 2 and managing 275+ employees with 75-80% travel time.

Human Resources Executive | Target Corporation
From June 2013 to February 2014 • 1 year(s)
Directly supervised HR staff of 4, led campus recruiting events, HR planning initiatives, performance reviews, and developed team culture within a $45 million retail store.

Talent Acquisition Manager | IG Creations
From June 2010 to June 2013 • 3 year(s)
Conducted performance reviews and talent management functions including hiring, training, orientation, and succession planning while managing 20 retail kiosk locations with 50-60% travel time.

Human Resources Manager | Facility Source
From July 2004 to May 2010 • 6 year(s)
Attended campus recruiting events, executed policy development for diversity and succession planning, and led employee relations issues for 350 employees while directly supervising staff of 2.

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