Joseph Cone
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Financial Operations Manager
Human Resources Business Partner
Consultant
Phone:
+1 (256) 339-4556
Email:
Dynamic leader with traceable track record in recruiting and developing high-functioning, diverse teams to achieve organizational goals. Compelling communicator well versed in liaising with cross-functional departments, collaborating with industry recruiters, and leading recruitment processes. Strong aptitude for managing payroll, employee benefits, and legislative compliance. Skilled in utilizing industry related software and tools including Jonas, Crelate, SaaS, ApplicantPro, and LinkedIn Recruiter.
EXPERIENCE
August 2020-Present
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
The Triumph Group
Naples, FL | Dubai (remote)
Direct recruitment and placement of mid-level to executive level candidates across all departments with specific focus on Agronomy and Food & Beverage Departments. Lead business development strategies to drive brand growth and expansion throughout southern region of United States. Formulate job functions and descriptions in collaboration with client HR Department to prior advertising and candidate search. Leverage industry related software and tools including Crelate for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Applicant Tracking System (ATS) in conjunction with LinkedIn Recruiter Lite. Develop and implement KPIs to track qualified candidates in line according to opening, quality of hire, offer acceptance rate, and hiring manager satisfaction. Collaborate with industry recruiters on cross marketing to drive integrated branding and partnership for placement services.
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Collaborated on establishment of The Triumph Group with Tom Vlach of tomvlach.com and Doug Wernecke (former Director of HR for 22 years at a Fortune 500 Company and former Director of HR for 2 Platinum Top 100 Clubs in the US).
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Boosted KPIs for quality of hires by 35% via surveys sent to clients regarding candidates and slashed cost of hire by 10% by streamlining Candidate Selection with client database migration to Crelate.
August 2018 - August 2020
Operations Manager for the Golf & Grounds Maintenance Department
Grey Oaks Country Club
Naples, Florida
Chaired interviews of prospective employees for multiple roles across four departments including salary exempt, low to mid-level management as well as salary non-exempt, hourly laborers. Developed and implemented policies and guidelines, maintaining adherence with state and federal parameters. Directed employee performance management including annual assessments, quarterly reporting, promotions, monetary adjustments, as well as disciplinary and grievance management. Managed payroll utilising Jonas software and SaaS time keeping system. Tracked employee Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as well as Workers Compensation requirements administration, initial supervisor reports, and accommodation.
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Managed 23 Home Owner’s Associations with three Community Association Managers as direct reports.
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Spearheaded transition to ApplicantPro as Applicant Tracking System.
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Slashed annual overtime rate by 32% with justification of labour expense for added employees and decreased overtime with addition of 14 salary non-exempt employees.
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Led redevelopment of job classification and description roles in collaboration with Human Resources Department, utilizing the correct structure to ensure achievement of overall business operational unit strategy.
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Awarded Leader of the Month for October 2018.
September 2013 - July 2018
PGA Tour/TPC Sawgrass
Operations Coordinator for the Agronomy Operations Department
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Coordinated intern activities for international and stateside college programs including recruitment, verification of J1 visa requirements, contract completion, and housing provisions. Utilized Jonas and Kronos time keeping system for efficient payroll management, including temporary staffing companies for assessment of new hires. Oversaw departmental budgets, ensuring all operating and capital expenditures accounted for while adhering to budgetary guideline. Led onboarding utilizing SilkRoad and managed applicant tracking system. Produced monthly financial forecasts as well as P&L overage and underage justification, including labour tracking with job task validation, for four departments.
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Boosted recruitment and selection of international interns, consisting of students on J1 visas, by 220% within two years.
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Slashed annual overtime rate by 45% with addition of 23 hourly employees to payroll.
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Awarded TPC Sawgrass Employee of Year for 2016 as well as TPC Sawgrass Employee of the Month for February 2015 and April 2016.
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PGA Tour Human Resources Department | Administration Coordinator:
Administered paperwork, timeline, and reporting in line with Family Medical Leave Act. Drafted initial paperwork and reviewed restrictions for Worker’s Compensation. Oversaw policy and guideline implementation, disability claims, disciplinary and grievance management, as well as health benefits administration.
PGA Tour Tournament | Agronomy Operations Volunteer Coordinator:
Orchestrated and coordinated activities of 80+ Agronomy Operations Volunteers. Conducted costs analyses to plan logistics for housing, meals, uniforms, as well as set up and oversight. Managed branding for 180+ tournament employees and volunteers. Coordinated with Championship Management on 20,000+ sq. ft tent and operation venue set up during tournaments.
July 2006 - September 2013
Office Manager & Landscape Designer for the Founders & Legacy Golf Course Maintenance Departments
GREYSTONE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Birmingham, AL
Led new employee onboarding activities including I9 verification, benefits overview, and personal information. Spearheaded departmental co-ordination for Family Medical Leave Act and Worker’s Compensation claims, disability, promotions, terminations, grievances, as well as health benefits. Utilized Jonas and TimeMd to drive streamlined payroll management. Ensured strict HR compliance with company policies and guidelines as well as legislative regulations. Oversaw departmental budgets, ensuring all expenditures accounted for and departmental adherence with budgetary guidelines. Collaborated with land grant universities and junior colleges on coordination of intern recruitment and contracts.
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Enabled annual cost savings of 8% through sourcing and implementing new HRIS system.
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Spearheaded automation imitative with migration from manual timecards to biometric hand readers for hourly employees.
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Reduced new employee onboarding time by 30+ minutes through migrating to online CRM package with ATS combination.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Grey Oaks Country Club
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Drainage installation on Palm and Estuary Courses – 14 miles of sub-surface performed in-house
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Upcoming renovation planning with golf course architect Andrew Green
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USGA green recommendations on previously built greens with collaboration of Bob Oppold of ISTRC (International Sports Turf Research Center in Lenexa, KS)
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Capital expenditure analysis and assessment for upcoming and past projects
PGA Tour/TPC Sawgrass
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Hurricane damage assessment with insurance companies resulting from Irma and Matthew
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The PLAYER’S Stadium Course Renovation in 2016/2017 with MacCurrach Golf - $12.7 million
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Dye’s Valley Course renovation in 2014/2015 with MacCurrach Golf - $7 million
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Facility relocation and new building/office space in 2015/2016 - $1.4 million
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Course modification collaboration with PGA Tour Construction Services Department
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Capital expenditure analysis and assessment for upcoming and past projects
Greystone Golf & Country Club
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Founders Course no-till renovation/conversion from Penncross Bentgrass to Champion Bermudagrass in 2009/2010 - $1.2 mil
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Founders Course water feature on Hole # 18 - $250k
EDUCATION
2021
Master's Degree
Master of Business Administration
Louisiana State University Shreveport – Shreveport, LA
2005
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Science
Business Administration – Marketing
Auburn University – Auburn, AL
2010
Associate in Applied Science
AAS - Horticulture - Turfgrass Management
Jefferson State Community College – Birmingham, AL
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
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Human Resources Management
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Talent Acquisition & Retention
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Performance Improvement
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Process Improvement & Optimization
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Employee Relationship Management
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Business Development
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Budget Control & Financial Forecasting
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Strategic Planning
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Payroll Management