Experience

SunStream Hotels & Resorts

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Director

  • Mar 2011 - Present

  Fort Myers Beach, FL Oversee and support corporate Human Resources functions for all SunStream Hotels & Resorts operations. SunStream is a professional management company of fine hotels, resorts, and condominium associations in Florida. As most of the properties are condo hotels, HR is a centralized function of the organization so all HR services/functions are administered from the corporate offices. Responsibilities include support of four distinct FEIN companies, including hotel operations, interval ownership… Show more Oversee and support corporate Human Resources functions for all SunStream Hotels & Resorts operations. SunStream is a professional management company of fine hotels, resorts, and condominium associations in Florida. As most of the properties are condo hotels, HR is a centralized function of the organization so all HR services/functions are administered from the corporate offices. Responsibilities include support of four distinct FEIN companies, including hotel operations, interval ownership operations, real estate, and a commercial interior design services company. Show less



Cox Medical Center Branson

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Executive Director - Human Resources

  • Jul 2009 - Jan 2011

  Branson, MO Oversee all HR-related responsibilities for regional hospital and clinics (1,300+ staff members), including Recruiting (except Physician Staff), Compensation, Benefits, Employee Relations, Training/Org Development, HRIS, Personnel Admin, etc. Analyzed various Healthcare Learning Systems, selected, then implemented HealthStreams ELS. Also reviewed various Applicant Tracking Systems and selected and implemented the Taleo system. Implemented a healthcare service-oriented training program for all… Show more Oversee all HR-related responsibilities for regional hospital and clinics (1,300+ staff members), including Recruiting (except Physician Staff), Compensation, Benefits, Employee Relations, Training/Org Development, HRIS, Personnel Admin, etc. Analyzed various Healthcare Learning Systems, selected, then implemented HealthStreams ELS. Also reviewed various Applicant Tracking Systems and selected and implemented the Taleo system. Implemented a healthcare service-oriented training program for all staff members to create a more service-oriented culture within the organization. Show less



Big Cedar Lodge

• Dir of Human Resources

  • Jul 1997 - Jan 2009

  Branson, MO Big Cedar is a luxury lakeside wilderness resort with 247 rooms/cabins/cottages, multiple restaurants, 9-hole golf course, marina, stables, conference facilities and a 10,000 acre nature park. Responsibilities included directing resort’s HR Team in performing all HR functions including budgeting, policy implementation, recruitment, training, compensation, benefits administration, payroll and associate relations (600+ associates). Additional responsibilities included supervision of a remote… Show more Big Cedar is a luxury lakeside wilderness resort with 247 rooms/cabins/cottages, multiple restaurants, 9-hole golf course, marina, stables, conference facilities and a 10,000 acre nature park. Responsibilities included directing resort’s HR Team in performing all HR functions including budgeting, policy implementation, recruitment, training, compensation, benefits administration, payroll and associate relations (600+ associates). Additional responsibilities included supervision of a remote, private retreat lodge in Welaka, Florida, and oversight of thirty five resort-owned staff housing rental units. Significant accomplishments include: Developed and implemented an international staff program consisting of J-1 Internship visas, J-1 Work & Travel Visas, and H-2B Temporary Worker visas; Re-tooled the applicant-to-employment process for increased hire ratios in a tight labor market; Served as resort liaison to local homeowners association (within which the resort is situated) to improve relationships; Developed an enhanced drug free workplace policy; Oversaw purchase and implementation of stand-alone HRIS/Payroll system which saved approximately $50K annually (Abra Suite); Served on College of the Ozarks Hospitality Department Advisory Board; Developed and implemented an annual HR Plan & budget; and worked with Branson community leaders on character building programs (including the FranklinCovey Seven Habits of Highly Effective People and James Hunter’s Servant Leadership program) as well as coordination of an annual community awards banquet. Show less



Grosvenor Resort (Now Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort)

• Dir of Human Resources

  • Jun 1988 - Jul 1997

  Grosvenor was a high volume 626 room hotel located at the Walt Disney World - Disney Springs complex. I oversaw all aspects of Human Resources for this independent hotel. Significant accomplishments include: Researched, designed and implemented new medical, dental and life insurance program; Championed a change in the workers comp insurance plan and recognized significant annual savings in workers compensation costs through implementing a partially self-insured program; As approximately… Show more Grosvenor was a high volume 626 room hotel located at the Walt Disney World - Disney Springs complex. I oversaw all aspects of Human Resources for this independent hotel. Significant accomplishments include: Researched, designed and implemented new medical, dental and life insurance program; Championed a change in the workers comp insurance plan and recognized significant annual savings in workers compensation costs through implementing a partially self-insured program; As approximately 200 employees were represented by the AFL&CIO H.E.R.E. Union Local 55, I was the primary representative for all mediation and arbitration, as well as negotiation of three successive contracts during my nine year tenure in Human Resources; Researched and coordinated installation of a new HRIS/Payroll system (UltiPro). Show less



Holiday Inn Ft. Myers Riverfront (Brock Hotel Corp)

• General Manager

  • Feb 1987 - Jun 1988

  I was GM at the former Holiday Inn & Holidome Riverfront in downtown Ft. Myers. It was a 200 room hotel and conference center. Primary business was local corporate and SMERFS with strong winter leisure occupancy. Hotel required extensive renovation which was cancelled due to the parent corporation’s financial condition. (Brock Hotel Corporation had 50+ hotels in its portfolio, nationwide. Unfortunately Brock Hotels ceased operations in the 1990’s. As the hotel was unable to secure… Show more I was GM at the former Holiday Inn & Holidome Riverfront in downtown Ft. Myers. It was a 200 room hotel and conference center. Primary business was local corporate and SMERFS with strong winter leisure occupancy. Hotel required extensive renovation which was cancelled due to the parent corporation’s financial condition. (Brock Hotel Corporation had 50+ hotels in its portfolio, nationwide. Unfortunately Brock Hotels ceased operations in the 1990’s. As the hotel was unable to secure financing for renovation, it sold and was subsequently demolished for its' prime real estate value on the Caloosahatchee Riverfront. Show less