David Ocheltree

Developed a data-driven retention strategy that reduced crucial seasonal turnover by 25% year-over-year and introduced a segmented compensation structure. Reduced new-hire training costs by $45,000 annually and led an organizational restructuring that decreased labor overlap by 15%.

Ensured HR compliance for employees across 7 states by applying state labor and tax laws to mitigate organizational risk. Transitioned payroll to Paycor, reducing yearly payroll expenses by $40K, and supported talent acquisition and onboarding for 50+ full-time hires.

Implemented a new talent acquisition strategy that improved hiring efficiency by 30% and reduced employee turnover by 15% within the first year. Led onboarding workshops for 200+ new hires in their first 90 days and used HR metrics to identify workforce trends and recommend data-backed actions.

Authored performance review guidelines using continuous improvement principles (Six Sigma/Kaizen), improving feedback reliability and employee development outcomes by 20%. Drove an employee feedback initiative that increased staff satisfaction scores by 25% over one year through targeted HR policy changes.

Developed standardized selection guidelines for multi-site operations, increasing recruitment success rate by 15% using structured procedures and analytics. Increased employee retention by 25% over 12 months using HRIS and feedback systems, and reduced policy violations by 20% through improved compliance and security configurations.

Served on a board that created an Equal Opportunity training template implemented across 100+ installations, impacting 320,000+ Sailors globally. Advised commanders and educated 1,600+ military members and 1,000+ civilians across 25 commands, and pioneered the first multi-language climate survey, driving a 188% spike in engagement.

Earned a Master of Business Administration with a focus in Human Resource Management from Concordia University (Fort Worth, Texas).