Ret Martin, SPHR

Current

Volunteer at Fort Worth Career Search Network
Human Resources Project Manager at Self Employed (Self-employed)
Real Estate Salesperson at VIP - Vise Investment Properties

Senior Vice President & Corporate Secretary at The Dunlap Company

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Past

Vice President & Corporate Secretary at The Dunlap Company
Director of Personnel at The Dunlap Company
General Manager: Russell's Dept. Store at The Dunlap Company

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Education

Texas Christian University - M.J. Neeley School of Business

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Ret Martin, SPHR’s Summary

SPHR certified Human Resources Generalist and Administrative Management Professional looking for a position as a Vice President, Director, Manager or Business Partner in a small to midsize organization in the greater Fort Worth area. A position in a larger organization or in the greater D/FW area would be of interest as well. Interested in working with for-profit, non-profit, government or educational organizations. Committed to integrity, honesty, responsibility, building productive business relationships, encouraging coworkers to excel, and promoting cooperation. Passionate about helping people understand how their daily duties fit into the big picture of the organization. Eager to become the trusted advisor to all levels of management regarding human resources matters. A Texas native and TCU graduate, have lived in the Fort Worth area for more than 30 years. More than 20 years building successful management expertise in Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Corporate Communications, and Commercial Insurance; 8 years in Risk Management, Strategic Management, Property Taxes, and State Taxes; and 3 years in Project Management, Commercial Leases, and Real Estate. Full Name: Retha Reginald Martin III

Ret Martin, SPHR’s Specialties:

Human Resource Generalist, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Commercial Insurance, Corporate Communications, Employee Manual Design and Consultation, Employee Policy and Procedure Formulation, Administrative Management, Strategic Management, Project Management, Proofreading and Colaborating on Books (Fiction or Non-fiction), State and Property Taxes, Real Estate Sales & Leasing (Texas Real Estate Salesperson License)

Ret Martin, SPHR’s Experience

Volunteer

Fort Worth Career Search Network

(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

March 2009 — Present (10 months)

Assisting group leadership with registration, new member orientation and logistics.
Human Resources Project Manager
Self Employed (Self-employed)

(Self-Employed; Writing and Editing industry)

November 2007 — Present (2 years 2 months)

Helping organizations with policies, procedures, employee manuals, employee relations and benefits projects.
Real Estate Salesperson

VIP - Vise Investment Properties

(Real Estate industry)

June 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)

Helping residential and commercial clients fill their real estate needs through sales and leasing.
Senior Vice President & Corporate Secretary

The Dunlap Company

(Privately Held; Retail industry)

January 2000 — Present (10 years )

- Improved employee engagement and customer service by creating communication materials that effectively conveyed company vision, mission, policies and procedures.
- Counseled as trusted advisor to executive management, store managers and headquarters supervisory staff in all human resources matters.
- Contributed to strategic management decision-making with regard to human resources initiatives, planning, budgeting, site selection and review of operations.
- Converted payroll system to ADP, saving 50% on processing time.
Advised managers regarding methods and recordkeeping of progressive discipline of employees.
- Reduced commercial insurance costs by managing claims, conducting semi-annual claims reviews with adjusters, and establishing coverage needs and rate comparisons with insurance agents for annual renewals.
- Coached managers in compensation analysis using cost-to-sales ratios and wage comparisons from high-performing stores in similar markets in the company.
- Developed and expanded 401(k) retirement plan to improve employee retention.
- Reduced potential workers’ compensation insurance cost increases by implementing a Texas Non-Subscriber Work-Related Injury Plan.
- Achieved conversion deadline by training staff at 8 locations in new sales audit and merchandise receiving system.
- Developed and provided expertise in commercial leases, private label credit card program management, property management, and state income and franchise tax.
Vice President & Corporate Secretary

The Dunlap Company

(Privately Held; Retail industry)

January 1991 — December 1999 (9 years )

- Improved employee engagement and customer service by creating communication materials that effectively conveyed company vision, mission, policies and procedures.
- Counseled as trusted advisor to executive management, store managers and headquarters supervisory staff in all human resources matters.
- Contributed to strategic management decision-making with regard to human resources initiatives, planning, budgeting, site selection and review of operations.
- Improved customer service and reduced insurance premium costs by evaluating, selecting and distributing video customer service and safety programs.
- Reduced response times and increased internal customer satisfaction by conducting 360-degree performance evaluation of corporate buyers.
- Worked with insurance agency safety staff to design and train managers in a comprehensive accident reporting and safety program, saving 10% in premium costs.
- Edited, produced and distributed monthly newsletter and store performance spreadsheet to all executive management, corporate buyers and store managers.
- Developed and provided expertise in property tax, real estate filings and maintaining corporate minutes and statutory filings.
Director of Personnel

The Dunlap Company

(Privately Held; Retail industry)

August 1987 — December 1990 (3 years 5 months)

- Increased employee engagement by establishing the human resources function for the company, formalizing the design and communication of employee manuals, policies, procedures and training programs.
- Developed productive working relationships with executive management, store managers and headquarters supervisory staff, becoming a trusted advisor in all human resources matters.
- Coordinated Section 125 Cafeteria Plan implementation with insurance agency staff, providing tax savings to plan participants and to the company.
- Worked with team of executive management, headquarters supervisory staff, corporate buyers and store managers to create a company vision, mission statement and guiding principles to improve customer service and employee engagement.
- Developed and provided expertise in company communications and incremental budgeting.
General Manager: Russell's Dept. Store

The Dunlap Company

(Privately Held; Retail industry)

July 1984 — July 1987 (3 years 1 month)

- Managed sales, cash office, credit, marking, receiving, accounts payable, buying, advertising and merchandising operations of 2 retail department stores with 60 employees.
- Participated in merchandise buying trips to New York and Dallas.

Ret Martin, SPHR’s Education

Texas Christian University - M.J. Neeley School of Business

BBA , General Business, Minor: English , 1980 — 1984

Additional Information

Ret Martin, SPHR’s Websites:

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Ret Martin, SPHR’s Groups:

Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
Fort Worth Human Resources Management Association (FWHRMA) Volunteer
Fort Worth Career Search Network (FWCSN) Volunteer
National Association of Realtors (NAR)
Texas Association of Realtors (TAR)
Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors (GFWAR)