Brandon K.

Wilson
3511 North 80th Street Kansas City, KS 66109 913-850-1454 brandon
.kwilsonsr@yahoo.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Challenging position in Human Resources with a progressive company that values t
ruly outstanding performance and uncommon dedication. Seeking opportunity with
potential for career growth.
HIGHLIGHTS of QUALIFICATIONS
> Extensive experience in human resources, including training, team building, re
cruitment and management.
> Recent Masters degree in management.
> Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of human resource managemen
t.
> Genuinely dedicated to and passionate about my career in HR.
> Exceptional problem solving ability; invest time to understand issues in order
to maximize effectiveness in decision making, goal achievement, and innovation.
> Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; personable, fr
iendly.
> Ability to build trust and credibility through good listening and proper execu
tion.
> Work well with all levels of employees throughout the organization.
> Exceptional organizational skills; able to coordinate multiple tasks with tigh
t deadlines; detail oriented.
> Highly motivated, results oriented.
Visionary HR leader who looks beyond the status quo to achieve extraordinary res
ults
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
As Correctional Advisor (Johnson County Dept of Corrections)
* Articulated human resource polices and procedures to inmates, their families a
nd attorneys.
* Interacted closely with volunteers, clergy, probation officers and parole offi
cers, ensuring all HR guidelines were adhered to.
* Consistently met or surpassed all performance related objectives.
* Performed an extensive range of HR duties with meticulous accuracy, attention
to detail and efficiency.
* Worked closely with all departments to ensure the seamless integration of HR p
olicy throughout the corporation.
* Built strong, mutually beneficial working relationships with peers and busines
s partners.
* Handled highly sensitive matters diplomatically; maintained confidentiality an
d objectivity at all times.
* Advised management and employees on questions or problems relating to human re
sources.
As Account Manager (Health Care Service Group)
* Served as liaison and communication bridge between regional manager, district
manager, facility administrator and other department leaders, resulting in a syn
ergistic, cooperative environment.
* Monitored and evaluated employee performance. Recognized outstanding results
and identified areas for improvement.
* Made appropriate recommendations for skill development and training, based on
individual circumstances.
* Identified high performing employees with potential for promotion.
* Ensured all departments complied with federal, state, and local HR regulations
.
* Played central role on team consisting of department heads, identifying issues
and opportunities.
* Managed customer relationships, leading to increased customer retention levels
.
* Oversaw and managed monthly budget, allocating resources for facility supplies
and employee salaries.
* Conducted comprehensive corporate training needs assessments.
* Spearheaded staff training program, ensuring employees possessed appropriate s
kills to accomplish defined goals.
* Led staff to perform various HR functions, including reviewing employment appl
ications, verifying employment histories, conducting interviews, and scheduling
new employee training.
* Advised management and employees on questions or problems relating to human re
sources.
EDUCATION
Master of Liberal Arts in Management and Leadership, Baker University, Overland
Park, KS 2009
Academic achievement: GPA: 3.6
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Criminology, minor in Psychology, Doane College, C
rete, NE 2005
Captain of football team
Associate of Arts, Butler County Community College, El Dorado, KS
2002
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Word PowerPoint Excel Access MS
InfoPath Project Publisher
JD Edwards SPSS Photoshop Illustrator Dre
amweaver Outlook Visio
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Earp Distribution (McDonaldâ⠬⠢s), Kansas City, KS
2007-2010
Inventory Control Specialist
Johnson County Dept of Corrections, New Century, KS
2006-2007
Correctional Advisor
Health Care Service Group, Omaha, NE
2006
Account Manager
Hillman Transport, Kansas City, MO
2000-2005
Manager/Human Resources Generalist (seasonal internships)