Type Of Business:
Property management company
Expertise:
Experience covers a variety of human resource areas, including training, recruitment and retention, compliance, diversity, safety, OSHA, workers compensation, payroll, EEO, ADA, benefits, labor relations, union avoidance, and affirmative action. Articulate and effective communicator and manager, with a focus on execution of company goals, management objectives and high quality performance standards.
Major Product/SVS:
Village Green, with offices in Cincinnati, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Minneapolis, St. Louis and
Washington D.C., is one of the nation’s largest privately held developers and managers of luxury
apartment communities. Established in 1919, Village Green operates approximately 40,000
apartments in 140 rental communities under five distinct brands: Village Green, Regents Park, CITY
Apartments, Village Park and Leading Furnished Suite
Favorite Business Publication:
HR Magazine
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Human Resources (1999); Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, PBAU
State/Country of Origin:
KY/USA
Date of Distinction:
6/14/2011
Work History:
Village Green - HR Director
Mail Terminal Services - Regional HR Manager
Interior Crafts Inc. - HR Manager
Jabil Circuit - Training Project Manager
Marriott International - HR Manager
Career Achievements:
Mr. Sackett has managed a broad range of human resources responsibilities. Among these include: authoring numerous employee training manuals, policy and procedures manuals, and associate handbooks; developed strategic plans; overseeing recruitment efforts; dealing with compliance issues; participating in union contract negotiations/arbitrations; conducting workplace harassment and discrimination investigations, and mediating dispute resolutions.
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
He is separated from his peers because of his passion for human resources and looking at it as not only a job, but as a way to help people improve in their jobs and reach their full potential.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
His greatest career achievement is completing his M.S. and B.S. degrees in human resource management, as well as obtaining his Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification. He is also proud of his advancement through his career to become a Human Resources Director.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
He would like to be remembered as a person who truly cared about his job and the employees.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
He would like to help people get along in the world, acceptance of all religions and cultures and to live peacefully together.
Expanded Biography:
Mr. Sackett has over sixteen years of progressive experience and proven leadership in key human resource management roles across multiple industries, expansive territories, and human resource functions.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
Working with a non-profit organization to help women return to the workplace. This program was designed to teach personal skills, as well as provided on-the-job training to teach professional skills. It was extremely rewarding to be able to share my knowledge with the group, as well as watch the participants graduate from the program.
Charity:
Make-A-Wish Foundation; AIDS Network, Chicago
Number Of Years In Profession:
16
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his continued ability to keep learning; he regularly attends seminars to keep up-to-date and share ideas.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because as a result of his education in human resources, as well as help employees to reach their full potential.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Sackett’s passion for human resources is rooted in his belief that his career is not only a job, but a way to help employees improve their skills/knowledge and help them to reach their full potential. With over 16 years of professional experience, he currently serves as the Director of Human Resources with Village Green, a national residential property management and development company, guiding/assisting a staff of four HR representatives in serving the HR needs of over 1200 employees at over 140 properties throughout the country. Prior experiences include increasingly responsible positions within the healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, real estate, and hospitality industries. These professional experiences are augmented by a strong educational background, including a B.S. in Human Resource Management, an M.S. in Human Resource Development, and a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification. He is also an active member in the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) organization.
Aspiring to become a Vice President of Human Resources in the near future, Mr. Sackett has managed a broad range of human resources responsibilities. Among these include: authoring numerous employee training manuals, policy and procedures manuals, and associate handbooks; developed strategic plans; overseeing recruitment efforts; dealing with compliance issues; participating in union contract negotiations/arbitrations; conducting workplace harassment and discrimination investigations, and mediating dispute resolutions.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Currently oversee/assist in all aspects of human resource management for a residential property management company including: recruitment, training, employee/labor relations, benefits, and compensation.
Education Certifications:
Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Human Resource Certification Institute
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Sackett hopes to be a vice president of human resources.