The document provides information on Dave Bonura's experience in senior operations management and human resources. It summarizes his roles and responsibilities in various HR leadership positions at B&H Signs, 24 Hour Fitness, and Carmax. It also outlines his experience leading HR functions at Best Buy as HR Director and District HR Manager, supporting over 15,000 employees. The document demonstrates Bonura's expertise in areas such as strategic planning, change management, performance metrics, recruiting, training, and employee relations. It also lists his education and professional certifications.
1. Human Resources
Strategic Planning
Change Management
Relationship Building
Performance Metrics
HRIS
Business Plans
Recruiting/Interviewing
Coaching/Mentoring
Special Projects
Risk Management
P & L/Budgeting Compensation
& Benefits
Cost Benefits/Analysis
Payroll
Training & Development
Labor Relations Policy & Procedure
Development
Scorecard Creation
Operational Excellence
Process Reengineering
Work Scope Definition
Program Management
B&H Signs/3D Partners, LLC, Monrovia, CA 2/2016—Present
Chief Human Resources Officer/Owner
Responsible for all Human Resources related functions and overall success of the business. B&H
Signs specializes in the design, build and custom installation of all signing needs for buildings,
vehicles, and businesses.
24 Hour Fitness, Carlsbad, CA 11/2014—2/2016
Regional HR Director
Responsible for leading a team of HR Managers in support of all Human Resources functions
including recruiting, workforce planning, performance management, training, leadership
development, employee relations, and employee engagement for the Southwest Region, which
spanned 4 states and included 96 clubs with over 4,000 employees.
Carmax, Sacramento, CA 2/2014—8/2014
HR Director
Responsible for all Human Resources functions for this Fortune Top 100 Employer as it expands
into the Pacific Northwest, supporting a team of HR Managers deployed towards workforce
planning, training, development, employee relations, and employee engagement. Currently
supporting over 5,000 employees across 4 states, with over $2 billion in annual revenue, with an
expectation of doubling in size over the next 3 years.
DAVE BONURA, SPHR
949.510.8840
daveb20@cox.net
San Clemente, CA
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Successful senior operations management experience as a Strategic Thinker, Change Agent and
Process Advocate with world-class retail market leaders. Top-ranked background in driving
corporate human resources, internal consulting, strategic planning, operational excellence and
organizational development with internal stakeholders for a diverse retail workforce in
consumer-facing market environments.
Proficient as a multi-project manager in large-scale HR operations, staffing strategies,
resource allocation, requirement identification, performance management and
executive relationship building.
Effective recruiting, hiring, interviewing, deployment and development of top-notch
talent at management, staff and field levels.
Self-motivated to achieve maximum staff performance, streamline operating
processes, maintain top productivity and meet aggressive business objectives.
Solid expertise in administering and executing of complex contracts, incentive
programs and internal grievances through close collaboration with top management
and key decision-makers.
Creative implementation and execution of successful, high-impact training and
performance metrics plans; design and implementation employee evaluation surveys
and skills assessments.
Fully familiar with industry, federal and state labor regulations and legislation, including
AA, ADA, EEOC, FMLA, SOX,OSHA and others.
2. Best Buy, Thousand Oaks, CA
HR Director, 2006-2014
In charge of all employee health functions with a team of multi-functional direct reports for over
15,000 workers in 10 districts, 150 store locations and $6 billion in yearly revenue in the Upper
Midwest for this leading US retailer. Deploy expertise in compensation planning, rewards, health
& wealth benefits, internal training and compliance with relevant employee law (OSHA) in
progressively larger territories.
Recognized for leading the company in every key metric – turnover, female diversity,
persons of color diversity, employee satisfaction and employee engagement.
Devised and launched a comprehensive employee engagement plan that maximized
staff performance.
Significantly increased worker engagement through greater retention, resulting in more
innovation, higher profitability and fewer legal claims.
Hands-on application of top skills in store openings and closings in support of ongoing
market penetration.
Regular depositions and extensive interaction with legal department on dozens of
employment claims from all business areas, resulting in positive mediations and
prompt settlements.
Previously held district management roles in multi-state territories; regularly tasked
with helping with numerous special projects and initiatives. Completed numerous
courses in team leadership, diversity, staff motivation and other topics through the top-
ranked Harvard ManageMentor program.
District HR Manager, 2005-2006
Responsible for overseeing all HR tasks, including compensation, rewards, health & wealth
benefits and other categories, in support of a 1,500-person district with $400 million in annual
revenue.
Played a key role in producing top people metrics for the entire region.
Established and integrated a critical partnership with the District Manager to set
performance expectations and improve overall business results.
General Manager, 2002-2005
Directed all levels of store operations, P&L, HR, merchandising, receiving and product
procurement for the Yorba Linda and Mission Viejo locations with $40 million and $60 million in
annual revenue, respectively.
Realized significant lifts in profitability and comp store sales levels, while maximizing
employee productivity and engagement.
Selected to function as Control Store for a customer-centricity pilot.
Senior Professional in Human
Resources (SPHR) certified.
Training in ADKAR model from
Prosci; ongoing seminars
through Senn-Delaney.
Crucial Conversations.
Franklin Covey’s The 5 Choices
to Extraordinary Productivity.
Proficient in MS Office Suite,
iOS, Oracle, JOS, Taleo, Unicru,
Kenexa and related
applications.
Annual California Wage and
Hour Seminars through Richard
Simmons, 2006-Present.
Several Marcus Buckingham
seminars, including
Strengthsfinder.
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BON U RA
949.510.8840
daveb20@cox.net
San Clemente, CA
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Business Management
University of Phoenix
(online)
2018 (Anticipated)
EDUCATION
3. Dan Sargent
CEO
B&H Signs
562.254.0733
dan@bandhsigns.com
Gil Dennis
EVP of HR
Indigo
845.826.6238
gild100@aol.com
Farid Khansarinia
SVP of US Retail & Operations
Sprint Connect
909.210.3429
farid.khansarinia@gmail.com
Bob Sokol
District Manager
Best Buy
714.206.9959
robrtsokol@aol.com
Held store management positions at locations, each with up to 400 staff and over $80
million in sales, throughout Southern California with The Home Depot for over 14 years.
Continually exceeded profit goals, sales budgets and financial expectations, while
meeting shrink and turnover goals in rapid-growth environments.
Effectively handled numerous special projects, including a complete store remodel in
North Hollywood with 5% comp growth in sales, despite a new Lowe’s location nearby.
Progressively promoted through levels of increasing impact and influence because of
excellent business savvy, job performance and HR leadership skills
DAVE BONURA, SPHR
949.510.8840
daveb20@cox.net
San Clemente, CA
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