Experience

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  The Lodge Casino

  • 240 Main St, Black Hawk CO 80422

  • Colorado Director of Human Resources

    • May 2021 - Present
    • 240 Main St, Black Hawk CO 80422

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  Jacobs Entertainment, Inc.

  • United States

  • Corporate Human Resources Business Partner II/Training & Development

    • Aug 2012 - May 2021
    • United States

    • Provide proactive solutions to ensure Human Resources policies and practices remain legally compliant across multiple states.• Deliver direct support and guidance to company HR and organizational leaders regarding policy & procedure, compliance, HRIS systems, talent acquisition, performance management, and employee relations.• Research and develop competitive and creative compensation solutions.• Support the payroll department with processing and troubleshooting.• System administrator and programmer for KRONOS Workforce Ready HRIS system.• Design and create employee communication campaigns including video, print, and email.• Closely involved with the company’s OSHA & Safety compliance program.• Restructure of T&D to support organizational goals and objectives through collaboration with top operational leaders.• Direct all aspects of planning, development, and implementation of T&D opportunities for over 3,000 gaming/hospitality employees across multiple states and brands.• Author and facilitate in-person and on-line training sessions for hourly through executive level employees.

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  Silverton Casino

  • Las Vegas, Nevada Area

  • Human Resources Manager

    • Oct 2011 - Aug 2012
    • Las Vegas, Nevada Area

    • Supervised and mentored HR team and reorganized process to increase efficiency and job satisfaction.• Developed department budget.• Evaluated and made recommendations to operations leaders regarding company and departmental policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and job efficiency.• Human Resources liaison for Nevada Gaming Control Board.• Directly supervised Human Resources staff consisting of Talent Acquisition, Benefits Team, and Human Resources Support Staff.

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  Hooters Casino Hotel

  • Las Vegas, Nevada Area

  • Director of Human Resources

    • Jan 2004 - Oct 2011
    • Las Vegas, Nevada Area

    • Developed and implemented change management and culture enhancement strategies during merger with a new company along with mass hiring, processing, and training of more than 2,500 new employees.• Drove transition from outdated HRIS systems to an HRIS platform that was fully integrated with ATS, timekeeping, payroll, AP, AR, audit, and purchasing that improved analysis, reporting, and planning capabilities.• System administrator and programmer for Infinium HRIS system and Taleo ATS.• Worked directly with the company’s labor attorneys on various issues.• Provided key labor and wage analytics and data to executives before and during financial reorganization.• Organized corporate charity and employee events.

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  Station Casinos, LLC - Wild Wild West

  • Las Vegas, Nevada Area

  • Human Resources Manager

    • Jun 1998 - Mar 2003
    • Las Vegas, Nevada Area

    Solely responsible for all Human Resource functions including recruitment, training & development, employee relations, benefits administration, payroll & timekeeping, leadership development, labor & wage control, and legal compliance