Kevin Weissman
Vice President Human Resources @Road Runner Sports
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President Human Resources @Road Runner Sports
San Diego, CA, US
Road Runner Sports is a leading retailer of running shoes, apparel, and accessories based in San Diego, California. The company was founded in 1983 by Michael Gotfredson, who was frustrated with the lack of selection and personalized service at traditional athletic shoe stores. Road Runner Sports has since grown to become a multi -channel retail company with over 45 retail stores across the United States, about employees, and a thriving online e-commerce platform.
EDUCATION
San Diego State University
Masters of Science, Industrial & Organizational Psychology
San Diego State University
BA, Psychology
SKILLS
ABOUT KEVIN WEISSMAN
Human Resources executive with experience from start-up to Fortune 250 companies (Pepsi/Yum Brands/Taco Bell). Expertise creating innovative and cost-effective HR strategies to achieve business objectives, while building an engaged workforce and a best-place-to-work culture. Have run every aspect of Human Resources and worked in publicly traded, privately held, PE owned, and family run businesses. Domestic and Global leadership experience. MS in IO Psychology.SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTSLed HR efforts to buy the assets of Ballast Point Brewing Company.Led HR and IT efforts associated with buying the assets of Saint Archer Brewing Company.Led efforts that earned Taco Bell recognition as a Best Place to Work by the OC Register, City of Irvine, and Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.Restructured Taco Bell Operations for company, franchise, and license restaurants. No incremental G&A. Grew sales 5%+ per year for five years. Rated first in franchisee satisfaction by QSR Magazine.Supported sale of 5.11 Tactical to Compass Holdings Group. Fulfilled HR Change Of Control requirements, led employee communications, and created a new stock option program.Led employee relations and recruiting efforts to double store count at 99¢ Only Stores. Hired 120 Store Managers, 20 District Managers, thousands of associates. Opened 20+ retail stores per year at 5.11 Tactical.Successful ERP and HRIS implementations/upgrades - PeopleSoft, ADP, UltiPro, Paycom, and iSolved.Created and rolled out Yum Brands Global HR Competency Model and HR development tools. Specialties: Human resources, talent acquisition, talent development, management development, organization development, global talent management, training, organization change, organization design, succession planning, culture, performance management, multi-site, multi-unit, surveys, selection, assessment, staffing, recruiting, employee relations, IO Psychology, compensation, benefits, HRIS, payroll, international HR, total rewards, employee development, coaching, consulting.Amateur photographer.
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