Human Resources Director

BRENDA GOODELL

402-***-**** ********@**.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda-g-4baaa384/

Objective

To obtain a dedicated HR role as a HR business partner or director, where I can leverage my 20+ years of retail management experience, 4 years sales leadership, my educational background in Human Resources Strategic Management and career aspirations. Bringing to future positions a proven track record of building strong teams, driving employee engagement, and increasing operational efficiency.

Experience

CarMax, Sales Manager, Omaha, NE, 2021 – present

Playing an active role in identifying, assessing, and developing talent to ensure bench.

Coaching and influencing others on various aspect of the organization's total rewards, especially as they relate to incentive programs and goals

Performing various aspects of talent management, including, hiring, onboarding, training/development, and performance management

Communicating clearly, empowering others, and using follow up and accountability while also influencing in all directions.

Aligning daily work activities with the organization’s goals and objectives

Driving Results and successfully making budget goals and bonuses.

Received company recognition twice for outstanding team KPM performance

Maintained a high score from associate surveys and led change in action taking from survey results to sustain employee relations

Completing Senior Manager Development program

Kohls Department Stores, Assist Store Manager, Omaha, NE — 2011-2021

Led HR investigations

Ensured compliance to legal and safety regulations

Preparing and executing scheduling and managing time and attendance

Led through others in a fast pace environment to meet goals and deadlines

Younkers Department Store, Department Manager, Omaha, NE — 2006-2011

Von Maur, Department Manager, Omaha, NE 2005-2006

Skills

Word, Excel, Power Point, Workday, UKG, Power BI

Talent Acquisition, Orientation, Performance Management

LinkedIn certificate in Delegating tasks, Customer Service, Leading through Relationships,

Strategic Thinking, Time Management, and Creating a Coaching Culture

Community Outreach program leader at Kohls and CarMax

SHRM-CP schedule in May 2025

Education

Northwestern College, Orange City, IA — BA Communications and Philosophy, 2.77

Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE — MS Human Resources Strategic Management, 3.85 unofficial as grades are being tallied for capstone

Omega Nu Lambda- Honor Society of Online Students

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