Willana Speed-Anthony

625 Dartford Ct.

DeBary, FL 32713
(Home) 386-775-4319 (Cell) 407-230-1637
wsc2fb66@westpost.net

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Dedicated and proven Human Resources Leader with over 10 years of experience man
aging a full spectrum of HR programs, services and functions. A proven Leader, w
ho works to achieve the overall business goals and objectives of the organizatio
n. Interested in HR Manager or Director Roles in the Orlando/Daytona Beach FL a
reas with the ability to travel up to 25%.

KEY SKILLS
Labor/Employee Relations Benefits & Payroll Administration
Budget & Financial Responsibility Staff Recruitment & Retention
HR Policies & Procedures Performance Management
Team Building & Morale Building Development & Training
Dispute Resolution Legal Issues & Compliance

WORK EXPERIENCE
Target Corporation, Orlando, FL 2003 to Present
Regional Human Resources Mgr.
Served on the Regional Team as a partner to the Regional VP, consistently execut
ing company and departmental goals by driving strategic HR initiatives and suppo
rt to regional HR team of over 66 HR generalists at multi-locations, implementin
g short and long-term vision of the organization.
- Leverage tools (turnover, retention gaps, etc) to identify, respond and improv
e cultural trends, reducing executive and hourly turnover significantly while in
creasing employee inclusion and engagement.
- Source and screen DM and Store Manager Candidates and partner with the RVP on
the final candidate selection.
- Formulate budgets for team member relations, staff training and recruitment ad
vertising. Manage expenses for human resources
- Manage regional succession and recruitment plan - reducing time to fill
- Impact regional operational metrics and indexes through talent management of o
ver 66 store managers
- Increase HR generalist capacity through audits for performance and operational
brand standards/implementation in areas of staffing, development, retention, em
ployee relations, time and attendance
- Recognized nationally as Star Performer for initiating innovative strategies
Target Distribution Center, Tifton GA 06/2000 to 09/2003
Human Resources and Development Mgr.
Created an effective employee relations environment that supported the efforts t
o ensure non-union operations, enabling the facility to attain its business obje
ctives, build employee commitment and eliminates external influence as well as e
nsure compliance for a 1.5 billion sq. ft. Distribution Center
- Provided advice and counsel to management and employees regarding HR policies
and programs.
- Directed and developed staff of 6 direct reports and 7 in-direct reports in th
e delivery of HR programs
- Ensured full compliance of HR initiatives (staffing, people processes, compens
ation, employee relations, and organizational development) to drive growth initi
atives. Manage local benefit and compensation programs including the Annual Revi
ew process, wage/salary management and benefits open enrollment.
- Led recruitment, selection and succession planning strategies to ensure divers
ity initiatives are realized
Target Distribution Center. Tifton, GA 07/1999 to 06/2000 Group Training
Leader
Managed all soft skills, compliance and operational training for the Distributio
n Center.
- Oversee all corporate initiated training programs including Orientation, Leade
rship Training and compliance courses.
- Determine needs, develop plans, and help prioritize training and development r
equirements across the organization
- Collaborate with Region and HQ teams to create training programs that are rele
vant to employee learning needs
- Selected and certified as "Master Trainer" for the Target organization.
- Document training modules, employee skills data base, training achievements an
d certificates.
Lykes Meat Group/Smithfield Foods, Thomasville, GA 06/1996 to 07/1999
Human Resources/Safety & Health Mgr.
Managed human resources and safety functions for a three-site manufacturing indu
stry
Premium Pork Inc., Moultrie, GA 10/1992 to 06/1996
Human Resources Supervisor.
Supervised and supported employee relations and health department
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
M.B.A B.S. Business Administration
Albany State University Bethune-Cookman College
Albany, GA Daytona Beach, FL
SHRM
Advisory Board, Central Florida UNCF
NBMBAA
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.