Brendon Hobson
Greenville
Summary
Human Resources professional with extensive experience at Congo Brands Inc., specializing in end-to-end recruiting and employee relations. Proven ability to develop effective policies and conduct engaging training sessions. Strong problem-solving skills utilized to enhance organizational culture and drive talent acquisition success. Committed to fostering collaboration and growth within teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources & Talent Acquisition
Congo Brands Inc.
05.2024 - Current
- Talent acquisition: anticipate hiring needs, source applicants, interview candidates, liaison between candidates and hiring managers, represent company at hiring fairs and detail in applicant tracking system. Leverage multiple digital platforms.
- Orientation: Lead in-person and virtual training sessions, communicate culture, brand strategy, core values and organizational principles. Responsible for all orientation content and delivery, including benefits and wellbeing eligibility. Respond to employee questions. Take feedback to build insightful and actionable business and benefit plans.
- Develop new initiatives and improve policies and strategies in all aspects of HR.
- Onboarding: extend offers/offer letters, order equipment, I-9 and pre-screening.
- Human Resources: Participate in investigations, handle sensitive and confidential information (including PII), run reports and prepare evidence, as needed.
- Maintain licenses, certifications and health documentation while ensuring compliance with local, state and federal laws, including HIPAA.
- Workers Compensation: Work with TPA to process claims.
Athletics Internship
University of Louisville Athletics Department
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Vendor agreement negotiation, facilitation and invoice submission.
- Engagement and booking of mascot appearances.
- Managed student mascots and managed sporting event schedule for UofL mascots.
- Assisted with mascot selection and training.
Marketing and Communication Assistant
University of Louisville Office of Communication & Marketing
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Launched/shared marketed initiatives to attract students/gain supporters.
- Interviewed sources and developed communication content for outreach initiatives.
- Wrote stories, edited and planned content for UofL Magazine and UofL News.
- Managed events calendar.
University Mascot “Louie”
University of Louisville Athletic Department
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Creatively built and strengthened UofL’s brand identity by embodying a recognizable symbol for UofL in campus, community and nationwide activities.
- Marketing and public relations, including local news and ESPN commercial spots.
- Developing physical and emotional connections while creating a sense of belonging.
Human Resources Recruiter Intern
Touchdown Business Solutions
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted in all aspects of recruiting including:
- Posted skilled trade and industrial positions, reviewed resumes, interviewed candidates, extended offers.
- Candidate support including mandatory skills testing. Responsible for I-9 compliance.
- Met with trade schools to source candidates.
- Created and maintained monthly newsletter for clients and created promotions.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Organization Development
University of Louisville
01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Louisville
01.2021
Skills
- End to End Recruiting
- Lifestyle Operations
- Public Speaking
- Leadership and Influencing
- Educating and Training
- Effective Communicator
- Employee Relations
- Strong Problem Solving
- Policy development
- Employee onboarding
- Teamwork and collaboration
Awards
- University of Louisville Dean’s Scholar
- University of Louisville Dean’s List
- University of Louisville Athletic Academic Dean’s List
- Western Kentucky President’s List
- Phi Kappa Tau – Standards Officer, Membership Orientation Officer, and Recruiting Team
- Indiana All State Basketball Team
- Indiana All Star
- Chosen - U of L Louie
Affiliations
Highland Hills Middle School Boys Basketball Coach
Timeline
Human Resources & Talent Acquisition
Congo Brands Inc.
05.2024 - Current
Athletics Internship
University of Louisville Athletics Department
01.2023 - 01.2024
Marketing and Communication Assistant
University of Louisville Office of Communication & Marketing
01.2022 - 01.2024
Human Resources Recruiter Intern
Touchdown Business Solutions
01.2021 - 12.2021
University Mascot “Louie”
University of Louisville Athletic Department
01.2019 - 01.2023
Master of Science - Human Resources Organization Development
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Louisville