DENNIS OAKE                   1909 – 4968 Yonge Street
                                  Toronto, Ontario
                                     M2N 7G9
                                    416.224.0032
                               mikden@sympatico.ca

SUMMARY
A business leader with a passion for people and a proven ability to deliver results.
Experience leading teams, coaching, performance management, training and succession
planning. A passion for human resources, developing people and executing engagement
strategies to drive retention.

Knowledge Areas:

    Full Cycle              Coaching and                  Payroll and Canadian
     Recruitment              Performance Management         Employment Law
    Interviewing            Associate Relations           Training and
                                                             Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Solutions                                                           2008 to Present
Human Resources Generalist/Manager
 Accountable for all aspects of the Human Resources Department
 Project Manager for JDA Conversion to the AS400, Website, E-Commerce and new
   store openings
 Responsible for bi-weekly Head Office, DC/Warehouse and Store Level payroll
 Responsible for creating training & development workshops for staff and managers
 Implemented and oversees Company Benefits Program
 Ensures all Head Office & field positions are filled thru full cycle recruitment
   processes & in-line with company mission statement
 Provides formal reviews and continuous performance feedback and necessary training
 Implemented & Maintenance of the Employee Recognition Program
 Executes all company initiatives to support company growth and objectives
 Role out of succession planning strategies to promote a hire within culture
 Payroll Maintenance/ Setup
 Creation & Updating of Policies and Procedures Manual
 New Employee Handbook Development
 Roll-out of Manager & Associate Orientation Guides/ On-Boarding Process
 On-going Organized Health & Safety / LP, Customer Service & Shrink Training
 Design & Implementation of "Hiring Standards “ and “Model Team” store layout for
   Solutions
 Bonus Structure Development and Implementation
DENNIS OAKE

Club Monaco                                                         2004 to 2008
ASM/SM/General Manager
 Accountable for the daily operations of a $6.3 unisex specialty retail store
 Responsible for training, development & coaching of staff and managers
 Selected to provide content and participate in the creation of a training video for store
   managers on behavioral interviewing
 Oversees all HR functions as well as Health and Safety Committee
 Provides formal reviews and continuous performance feedback and necessary training
 Achieves financial plans through effective planning and execution
 Contributes to the success of the company through implementation of effective Asset
   Prevention methods, policies and procedures

The Gap                                                             2002 to 2004
Associate Manager

   Responsible for the daily operations of a $4.5 unisex specialty retail store
   Contributes to long term growth through minimum turnover & recruiting high level
    candidates as needed
   Oversees all HR functions for 4 brands of Gap
   Contributes to company growth through marketing & inventory management
   Ensures Brand Integrity of the company is reflected to the customer
   Ensures that customer service levels are met or exceeded beyond expectations
   Builds a level of customer service through leadership skills and personal attributes

Kitchen Stuff Plus                                                  1999 to 2000
Assistant Manager

   Responsible for the daily operations of a $1.5 specialty retail store
   Partners with District Manager to learn more about company and personal
    development opportunities
   Responsible for all opening and closing procedures
   Monitors sales and financial results & takes appropriate action
   Ensures disciplined control of all store expenses

Global Matrix                                                       2000 to 2002
Business Quality Assurance Analyst
Customer Service Representative

Pilar International Travel                                          1997 to 1999
Executive Assistant
Corporate Travel Consultant




                                                                      DENNIS OAKE
EDUCATION

2010 - George Brown College - Human Resources Management Diploma

1997 - Career Academy- Travel & Tourism Diploma

1995 - Keyin Technical College - Computer Studies Diploma

1992 - Memorial University - General Studies



COMPUTER SKILLS

   Gap - StaffWorks, StoreNet, iprocurement, Vista Plus
   Global Matrix - Crystal Reports (On-Line Web Reporting Software), Webex, Citrix
   Operating Systems:
        o Microsoft Windows Family (ME,XP), Unix, Mac
   Software Applications:
        o Microsoft Office 2000, Netscape, Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, Accpac,
            WordPerfect, Lotus, SQL (Sequel Query Language)
   Pilar Travel - Galileo, Sabre, Wordspan and Leisure Link Travel Reservation Systems
   Club Monaco - Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, PAL, Schwarz Online
   Solutions – Mitrefinch, Easy Pay, Easy Stub, 3D Strongware, AS400, JDA, WinDss



References Available Upon Request.

Hr Resume

  • 1.
    DENNIS OAKE 1909 – 4968 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario M2N 7G9 416.224.0032 mikden@sympatico.ca SUMMARY A business leader with a passion for people and a proven ability to deliver results. Experience leading teams, coaching, performance management, training and succession planning. A passion for human resources, developing people and executing engagement strategies to drive retention. Knowledge Areas:  Full Cycle  Coaching and  Payroll and Canadian Recruitment Performance Management Employment Law  Interviewing  Associate Relations  Training and Development PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Solutions 2008 to Present Human Resources Generalist/Manager  Accountable for all aspects of the Human Resources Department  Project Manager for JDA Conversion to the AS400, Website, E-Commerce and new store openings  Responsible for bi-weekly Head Office, DC/Warehouse and Store Level payroll  Responsible for creating training & development workshops for staff and managers  Implemented and oversees Company Benefits Program  Ensures all Head Office & field positions are filled thru full cycle recruitment processes & in-line with company mission statement  Provides formal reviews and continuous performance feedback and necessary training  Implemented & Maintenance of the Employee Recognition Program  Executes all company initiatives to support company growth and objectives  Role out of succession planning strategies to promote a hire within culture  Payroll Maintenance/ Setup  Creation & Updating of Policies and Procedures Manual  New Employee Handbook Development  Roll-out of Manager & Associate Orientation Guides/ On-Boarding Process  On-going Organized Health & Safety / LP, Customer Service & Shrink Training  Design & Implementation of "Hiring Standards “ and “Model Team” store layout for Solutions  Bonus Structure Development and Implementation
  • 2.
    DENNIS OAKE Club Monaco 2004 to 2008 ASM/SM/General Manager  Accountable for the daily operations of a $6.3 unisex specialty retail store  Responsible for training, development & coaching of staff and managers  Selected to provide content and participate in the creation of a training video for store managers on behavioral interviewing  Oversees all HR functions as well as Health and Safety Committee  Provides formal reviews and continuous performance feedback and necessary training  Achieves financial plans through effective planning and execution  Contributes to the success of the company through implementation of effective Asset Prevention methods, policies and procedures The Gap 2002 to 2004 Associate Manager  Responsible for the daily operations of a $4.5 unisex specialty retail store  Contributes to long term growth through minimum turnover & recruiting high level candidates as needed  Oversees all HR functions for 4 brands of Gap  Contributes to company growth through marketing & inventory management  Ensures Brand Integrity of the company is reflected to the customer  Ensures that customer service levels are met or exceeded beyond expectations  Builds a level of customer service through leadership skills and personal attributes Kitchen Stuff Plus 1999 to 2000 Assistant Manager  Responsible for the daily operations of a $1.5 specialty retail store  Partners with District Manager to learn more about company and personal development opportunities  Responsible for all opening and closing procedures  Monitors sales and financial results & takes appropriate action  Ensures disciplined control of all store expenses Global Matrix 2000 to 2002 Business Quality Assurance Analyst Customer Service Representative Pilar International Travel 1997 to 1999 Executive Assistant Corporate Travel Consultant DENNIS OAKE
  • 3.
    EDUCATION 2010 - GeorgeBrown College - Human Resources Management Diploma 1997 - Career Academy- Travel & Tourism Diploma 1995 - Keyin Technical College - Computer Studies Diploma 1992 - Memorial University - General Studies COMPUTER SKILLS  Gap - StaffWorks, StoreNet, iprocurement, Vista Plus  Global Matrix - Crystal Reports (On-Line Web Reporting Software), Webex, Citrix  Operating Systems: o Microsoft Windows Family (ME,XP), Unix, Mac  Software Applications: o Microsoft Office 2000, Netscape, Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, Accpac, WordPerfect, Lotus, SQL (Sequel Query Language)  Pilar Travel - Galileo, Sabre, Wordspan and Leisure Link Travel Reservation Systems  Club Monaco - Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, PAL, Schwarz Online  Solutions – Mitrefinch, Easy Pay, Easy Stub, 3D Strongware, AS400, JDA, WinDss References Available Upon Request.