Experience

Branch

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Business Partner

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Primarily supporting Branch Civil by providing guidance and manager coaching on Employee Relations, Performance Management and Employee Engagement. Serving as a key HR resource for our field workers, professional staff and senior executives. Primarily supporting Branch Civil by providing guidance and manager coaching on Employee Relations, Performance Management and Employee Engagement. Serving as a key HR resource for our field workers, professional staff and senior executives.



Quirk Hotel

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Area Director Of People Services for Quirk Hotels (Richmond & Charlottesville)

  • May 2021 - Apr 2023

  Human Resources leader responsible for full cycle recruitment, staffing, onboarding, recognition, compliance, benefits training, employee relations and retention while developing a brand culture for Quirk Hotel Richmond and Quirk Hotel Charlottesville.

• People Services (HR) Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Apr 2021

  Lone HR officer of award winning 73 room boutique hotel, serving from pre-opening to present, in charge of creating a work culture centered around providing exceptional service with an approachable feel to create memorable experiences for guests. Additional aspects of Human Resources discipline in charge of include but not limited to; property wide recruitment, on boarding, training, compliance, benefits administration, record keeping, coaching and counseling, and payroll administration. Successfully navigated discipline through pre-opening (Fall 2015), company merger (Spring 2017 and acquisition (Winter 2018). Show less



Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa

• Human Resources Manager

  • Nov 2009 - Jun 2015

  Promoted and served as founding Human Resource officer for four diamond property with 250 staff members. Vital in ensuring hotel achieved nine straight Outstanding Quality Assurance visits by raising Brand Standards from 81.88% to 100% through planned, organized, and executed brand specific training to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives, as well as encouraged department heads to continue additional training. Created a link of communications between management and staff by interpreting and resolving work-related discrepancies regarding company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures. Maintained records to process, verify, and maintain personnel related documentation, including training, grievances, performance evaluations, and employee leaves of absence. Examined staff member files to answer manger inquiries and provide information regarding future personnel actions, including but not limited to refereeing disputes, administering progressive discipline and recommendations for suspensions pending termination. Served as representative of hotel at personnel-related hearings such as unemployment hearings through the Virginia Employment Commission and workers compensation claims. Arranged both internal and external advertising and job vacancy postings. Conducted background checks and pre-employment drug test screenings. Awarded Manager of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2012. Show less



University of Richmond

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of Multicultural Recruitment

  • Aug 2008 - Apr 2009

  Responsible for recruitment, selection, and enrollment of diverse students and honors students. Managed a geographical region of prospective students and families in Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, the District of Columbia, and selective schools in Northern Virginia. Represented and inspired a large and diverse number of prospective students to apply to the University at college fairs, high school visits, receptions, and special events. Coordinated University recruiting and yield initiatives to target underrepresented populations of Latino students and students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. Show less



Virginia Commonwealth University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Admissions Counselor

  • Aug 2006 - Jul 2008

  Increased student applications by communicating information of the university to a wider range of prospective students, parents, and guidance counselors. Represented the university at events such as college fairs, high school visits, community colleges, receptions, and open houses. Traveled extensively within Virginia as well as New Jersey and Maryland intent on attracting a wider range of new first year and transfer students. Conducted information sessions for prospective students and parents to provide information about the university, admissions processes, and university policies and procedures. Reviewed and evaluated applicant credentials for admission and advised prospective students on their admissibility. Show less