Gwendolyn Samuels

5915 Vancouver Drive

Shreveport, Louisiana 71107
(318) 929-3290 Home
(318) 518-5965 Cell

EDUCATION
Capella University
MA - Organizational Management
December 2009
Wiley College
BA - Organizational Management
August 2004
C. E. Byrd High School
Graduated May 1974

EMPLOYMENT
Home Depot
District HR Manager
May 2008 - Current
Manage district HR program in the areas of staffing, performance management and
associate relations which includes selection, termination, performance appraisal
and professional development of associates. Implement training of salaried man
agers in the district. Instruct and communicate HR initiatives and programs to s
tore management teams. Ensure development plans and strategies are in place acr
oss the district, attend district staff meetings and other operational activitie
s with the district.
Home Depot
Human Resource Manager
February 2003 April 2008
Implements procedures that are consistent with federal, and state statutes; rev
iews and evaluates personnel applications for internal and external applicants
and supervises the processing of applications; implements policies and procedu
res related to recruitment, employment, transfer, and termination of personnel;
directs placement of personnel on appropriate salary schedule; provides assist
ance to all personnel with grievances and other personnel problems; provides as
sistance to employees relative to leaves (maternity leave, sick leave, military
leave, and leave without pay); performs related duties for ensures maintenance
of personnel records in accordance with federal and state requirements. Performs
other related duties as required or assigned.
Home Depot
Training Coordinator/Office Manager
August 1998 - January 2003
Responsible for training new hires. Critiqued and evaluated trainer to improve
training quality, also, coordinated and planed store training calendar. Conduct
ed exit interviews with customers to identify training issues. Perform a variety
of administrative and clerical duties including payroll, employee records, mana
gement transfers, terminations, and time/attendance records.
Home Depot
Computer Room Operator
December 1997 - August 1998
Using electronic data processing equipment, formatted and maintained pricing gui
delines/handbooks and monthly reports

RGIS Inventory Specialists

Area Manager
June 1982 - April 1997
Scheduled and conducted inventories for major retailers. Performed sales prospe
cts on a monthly basis. Transported and auditors to and from all inventories sit
es. Monitored work progress of auditors. Conducted employment counseling which
consisted of interviewing, hiring, and training auditors. Consultations with Sto
re Management to illustrate work flow, layouts and set-up inventories. Developed
quotes on cost of inventories. Investigated problems and proposed corrective a
ction. Maintained and computed records concerning vehicular and materials usage
, hours worked by employees, and related activities.

References Available Upon Request