Dear Talent Acquisition Professional:

I am currently seeking a career with a progressive corporation. I am a confiden

t Human Resources professional with numerous years of experience in corporate re
tail and wholesale Human Resource Management. I have experienced professional g
rowth and knowledge at all levels of retail and wholesale food distribution. My
resume will show my accomplishments to date.
I am confident that I will contribute greatly. I have proven knowledge and expe
rience in Human Resource Administration, Retail/Distribution Operations, Trainin
g/Development, Safety and Internal Employee Communications. I have accomplished
this in both union and union-free environments. I desire a management level or
higher, but still want to be able to practice one-on-one employee relations.
In my search for a new career opportunity, I hope you consider my qualifications
.
Respectfully yours,
Doug Vaughan
Douglas S. Vaughan
dv10f158c@westpost.net
120 Bateswood Road (home) 203.753.3866
Waterbury, CT. 06706 (cell) 203.525.8040
SUMMARY:
I am a confident Human Resources professional with numerous years of experience
in corporate Human Resources Management. I have experienced professional growth
and knowledge in all levels of Human Resource management. I currently want to e
xplore greater challenges in a more progressive corporation but still am able to
practice one-on-one employee relations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
C&S WHOLESALE GROCERS (www.cswg.com) July 2008 - July 2010
Windsor Locks, CT / Suffield, CT
Human Resources Manager July 2008 - July 2010
Reported directly to the New England Regional Human Resources Manager. Responsi
ble for all Human Resource functions for Windsor Locks and Suffield Distribution
Center facilities. Major responsibilities included Hourly Employee Recruitment
/ Orientation / Technical Training, Affirmative Action Compliance, Employee Comm
unications, Employee Engagement, Corporate Policy Administration, Pro-Active Uni
on-Free Strategies, One-On-One Safety Interaction. In addition, partnered with
Operational Management and held accountable for improvement in direct-labor bus
iness costs, such as; cost-per-case, damage, error rate, shrink, workers compens
ation, and production standards.
* Responsible for the recruitment, orientation and retention of quality employee
s in a timely and cost effective manner, while maintaining strict Affirmative Ac
tion requirements.
* Remained proactive within local, state and governmental regulations / labor la
ws.
* Worked very closely with the Training Manager to ensure all selector trainee e
mployees were properly trained/educated in all Company production, safety, and c
ost control practices.
* Maintained proactive communication with all employee levels through an open do
or, union-free process. Kept employees informed of current and planned activiti
es while maintaining a positive venue for employee discussions.
* Initiated and administered employee Climate Survey Groups to ensure union-free
work environment.
* Maintained quality and quantity of written documentation relating to employmen
t and work history of employees, while ensuring confidentiality.
* Initiated and facilitated employee engagement and recognition programs on a da
ily basis.
* Worked very closely with the Facility General Manager to support Company & Fac
ility operational cost controls.
____________________________________________________________________BOZZUTO'S IN
C. (www.bozzutos.com) January 1995 - July 2008
Cheshire, CT.
DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT January 2007 - July 2008
Reported directly to the CEO/President. Major responsibilities included Managem
ent Skills Training, Employee Orientation, Pay-For-Performance Performance Appra
isal System, Hourly Employee Technical Training, Strategic Planning, Succession
Planning, Employee Communications, Retail Supermarket Technical and Managerial S
kills Training for Profit, Retail Supermarket Support Services for Profit.
* Certified internal employee / external retail customer participants in managem
ent soft skills.
* Won second place in FMI MAXX Awards
(Bozzuto's Inc. Cont.)
* Created formal hourly and salary orientation programs.
* Created new orientation program script and facilitated the development of a Co
mpany DVD which is used for incoming employees and retail store owner education
of Bozzuto's Inc.
* Formalized Selector, Driver, DC Support Department and Office clerical program
s.
* Created stand alone Driver Recruitment / Retention manual to ensure new hire c
onsistency between facility locations.
* Created Retail Store Management Training manual and Retail Store Hourly Recrui
tment / Retention manual.
* Created opinion surveys for internal and retail store use to determine employe
e morale issues.
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES January 1995 - January 2007
Reported directly to the CEO/President. Major responsibilities included the adm
inistration and implementation of Corporate Human Resources for Employee Recruit
ment, Placement, Retention; Compensation; Benefit Negotiation and Administration
; Union Free Management; Policy Creation and Administration; Employee Relations;
Strategic Planning. Experienced employee base growth from 350 in January 1995
to over 1,300 employees in January 2007.
* Responsible for the recruitment, assignment and retention of quality employees
in a timely and cost effective manner.
* Responsible for compensation programs that attracted qualified candidates, ret
ained good performers and motivated employees to reach higher levels of responsi
bility.
* Maintained proactive communication with all employee levels through an open do
or process. Kept employees informed of current and planned activities while mai
ntaining a positive venue for employee discussions.
* Initiated and administered employee FOCUS Groups to enhance union-free work en
vironment.
* Maintained quality and quantity of written documentation relating to employmen
t and work history of employees, while ensuring confidentiality.
* Remained proactive within local, state and governmental regulations / labor la
ws.
* Ensured all recruitment and employment practices complied with Equal Opportuni
ty regulations.
* Actively participated in strategic planning and implementation of a new distri
bution center opening.
* Initiated and facilitated company employee / family social events and recognit
ion programs.
____________________________________________________________________EDWARDS SUPE
R FOOD STORES (Ahold, USA) 1975 - January 1995
Windsor Locks, CT.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER 1985 - January 1995
Reported directly to the Vice President of Associate Relations. Administered Hu
man Resources functions / programs of or relating to Associate Recruitment and S
election, Retention, Training and Development, Performance Appraisals, Labor rel
ations. Responsible for 37 retail store locations and worked with 4 separate la
bor union organizations.
TRAINING MANAGER 1979 - 1985
Reported directly to the Director of Training and Management. Administered store
management managerial skills and technical skills training. Trained and develo
ped field trainers and evaluators.
STORE MANAGEMENT 1975 - 1979
Promoted from part time associate after college graduation to management trainin
g program and ultimately to the position of Store Manager.
____________________________________________________________________
EDUCATION:
WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Arts