Allie Botkin

About Allie Botkin

Strategic and results-driven leader with extensive experience in human resource management and operations management; accomplished big box retail store manager with proven track record in leading positive sales comps; improving customer loyalty and brand standards; expert in legal compliance regarding personnel regulations. Known for outstanding talent management and customer service. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across a wide spectrum of constituents from multiple store teams leaders, pharmacists, and company executives.

Experience

1. Human Resources Director

   Handtmann Inc.

   Jun 2023 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Led all U.S based personnel HR functions at Handtmann Inc. including staffing, benefits administration, engagement, performance and compliance.• Implemented workforce planning strategies to optimize organizational effectiveness, development and enhance employee relations.• Spearheaded recruitment efforts resulting in a 40% increase in top talent acquisition.

Education

• Western Illinois University

  Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Human Resource Management

  2004 — 2009

• Argosy University Chicago

  Master of Arts, Industrial Organizational Psychology

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Talent Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• New Hire Orientations
• Behavioral Interviewing
• Management Consulting
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Store Management
• Statistics
• Talent Assessment
• Customer Service
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Retail
• Emotional Intelligence
• Leadership
• Onboarding
• Employee Engagement
• Sales
• Public Speaking
• Organizational Development
• Hiring
• Teamwork
• Operations Management
• Coaching
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Training
• Human Resources
• Change Management
• Talent Acquisition
• Team Building
• Management
• Time Management
• Team Leadership
• Research