Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light.
Dumbledore
Summary
An agile and diligent people-champion.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Gordon Ramsay North America
Corporate Human Resources Business Partner
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
Investigate and liaison with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues.
Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
Served as subject matter expert for internal teams regarding federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
Facilitated workshops on leadership development for mid-level managers.
Developed strategic partnerships with external vendors to enhance talent acquisition efforts, expanding reach in competitive markets.
Established robust succession planning frameworks to secure long-term stability for key executive positions within the organization.
Championed corporate social responsibility initiatives that enhanced company reputation both internally and externally.
Led crisis response efforts during critical situations, ensuring employee well-being through effective communication strategies.
Coached executives on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively; led mediation sessions.
Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
Dimension Hospitality
Complex Director of Human Resources
10.2022 - 01.2024
Job overview
Managed all exempt employee coaching, training, and performance improvement actions.
Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
Reduced employee attrition rates by implementing comprehensive onboarding programs, retention interviews and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Spearheaded the transition to a new payroll system, coordinating efforts across multiple departments for a smooth implementation process.
Developed and implemented payroll policies, ensuring compliance with company guidelines and applicable laws.
Increased employee engagement with regular communication and feedback channels, promoting transparency and collaboration across departments.
Manage all FMLA, ADA and worker’s compensation claims.
Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, maximizing the value of HR services received while minimizing costs.
Educated staff on the value of their benefits package through training sessions and informational materials.
Managed compliance efforts, reporting and audits.
BF Saul Hospitality
Assistant Director of Human Resources
05.2022 - 10.2022
Job overview
Revitalized existing human resources department that had previously been operating out of compliance.
Led, supervised, guided and trained departmental staff and provided general oversight of employment, payroll and record keeping functions.
Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures.
Monitored and administered compensation/benefits for hourly and salaried team members.
Responsible for ensuring fair and consistent application of federal, state and local laws.
Conducted internal investigations.
Oversaw talent acquisition efforts, orientation and trainings.
Served as a resource for performance management with hourly and salaried team members.
Managed expenses to exceed company/hotel profitability.