David Ocheltree

About David Ocheltree

Hi, I\'m David but most people call me Dave.I\'m an experienced HR leader with a record for driving transformative change in fast-paced, high-growth companies across a variety of industries. With expertise in Training, Talent Development & Acquisition and Strategic Planning, I have successfully led HR functions through substantial growth and strategic change. I have been lucky enough to work at industry leaders like the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (ABPMR) where I have honed my skills leading high performance teams.Core Competencies- People & Culture Leadership: Guiding organizations in building progressive cultures rooted in inclusion, diversity and radical transparency- Talent Strategy & Planning: Developing and executing comprehensive talent strategies that fuel engagement, innovation and growth. Experienced in setting roadmaps, measurement and reporting at all levels- Operational Excellence: Streamlining HR operations through automation and process improvement, improving employee experience and finding significant savings in time and labor expense- Transformational Leadership: Leading large, diverse teams and managing complex projects that span the HR function. Highly skilled at steering large businesses through mergers and acquisitions integrations along with change management- Communication & Collaboration: Talented collaborator and systems thinker with strong problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills. Expertise in conveying HR insights to stakeholders- Talent Acquisition: Subject matter expert within recruiting and staffing. In each location I have worked in I have been sought out for my efforts to staff and recruit experts within specific fields (medical, agriculture, science, fabrication). Partnered with the leadership of each department to revamp the onboarding and offboarding process. This helped ensure that the overall process was best possible for all parties involved. Partnered with medical schools and nursing schools within the facilitation of recruitment efforts for future medical professionals.Let\'s Connect:I\'m always excited about the opportunity with folks on Human Resources and Leadership Development to share insights and to learn from one another. Don\'t hesitate to reach out if I can be helpful or you\'d like to share knowledge.

Experience

1. Director of Human Resources

   Kiepersol

   Oct 2024 — Present · Tyler, TX, US

   The Director of Human Resources is responsible for planning, leading, directing, developing, and coordinating the policies, activities, and staff of the Kiepersol organization, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization’s mission and talent strategy.1. Leadership DevelopmentWhat winning looks like:Leaders will be more effective in performance and increased employee engagement What it will take- Develop and implement a leadership development program for managers- Enroll 80% of leaders are enrolled in this program by 2025 Q2.2. Performance Management/ Records ManagementWhat winning looks like:Make feedback continuous. What it will take- Create a standardized process that provides feedback on a regular scheduled basis to 100% of staff- Ensure that 100% of employee files are converted over to electronic version in QuickBooks.3. Role ClarityWhat winning looks like:Achieving role clarity within the organization.What it will take- Clarification of 100% of staff members job descriptions- Creation of 100% of KRA’s for leadership team.

Education

• Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute

  Certification Equal Opportunity Advisor, Equal Opportunity

  2016 — 2016

• Concordia University Texas

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management and Services

• Concordia University Texas

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  2008 — 2010

Skills

• Dod
• Budgets
• HR Policies
• Supervisory Skills
• English
• Event Planning
• Military
• Project Management
• Public Speaking
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Navy
• Research
• Negotiation
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Personnel Management
• Resume Writing
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Team Leadership
• Human Resources
• Security Clearance
• Customer Service
• Interviewing
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Social Media
• Management
• Team Building
• Policy
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Organizational Development
• Career Counseling
• Performance Management
• Leadership
• Operations Management
• Program Management
• Organizational Leadership