Experience

The Driskill Hotel

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Human Resources

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Austin, Texas Area

• Assistant Director of Human Resources

  • May 2015 - Jan 2019

  Austin, Texas Area

• Human Resources Manager

  • Apr 2015 - May 2015

  Austin, Texas Area



Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa

• Recruiting Manager

  • Jan 2014 - Apr 2015

  Austin - Bastrop, Texas • Represented the hotel at local job fairs recruiting for open positions. • Manage the employment process: posting requisitions, application flow, management communication and closing requisitions. • Communicate the hotels Affirmative Action plan and goals to the Leadership Committee. • Coordinate and facilitate new hire paperwork and new hire orientation. • Develop relationships with partners in the community to assist with hotel staffing and Affirmative Action plan.



Hyatt Regency New Orleans

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Sep 2011 - Jan 2014

  New Orleans, LA • Conducted training, assisted with data entry and onboarding for approximately 400 associates as part of the hotels pre-opening Human Resources team. • Created & coordinate Employee of the Month program including quarterly recognition reception. • Coordinated management outings and recognition programs. • Conduct New Hire Orientation and Building Success for new all new hires. • Conducted Management training on Hyatt’s People Brand standards for all managers. • Recruited and… Show more • Conducted training, assisted with data entry and onboarding for approximately 400 associates as part of the hotels pre-opening Human Resources team. • Created & coordinate Employee of the Month program including quarterly recognition reception. • Coordinated management outings and recognition programs. • Conduct New Hire Orientation and Building Success for new all new hires. • Conducted Management training on Hyatt’s People Brand standards for all managers. • Recruited and initiated three hotel committees: Safety, Brand Ambassador and Thrive. Currently active on two of the committees. • Create and communicate to hotel management staff monthly training outlines ensuring compliance training is covered and tracked. • Audit hotel 401K and Hewitt benefit bills. • Ensure compliance for FMLA leaves. • Trained and on-boarded three managers and 2 coordinators to the Human Resources office. • Created and communicate monthly Human Resources training and activity calendar to all hotel associates. • Partner with the hotel General Manager to plan and coordinate All Associate Business Meetings. • Coordinate associate relations events such as COP week activities and Annual Awards Reception. • Updated the Magnolia Pin (Meeting Planner) recognition program and added an internal recognition component. . Show less



Hyatt Regency Crown Center

• Employment Manager

  • Jan 2009 - Sep 2011

  Hyatt Regency New Orleans • Recruited and presented in classrooms at local Universities. Developed relationships with university contacts. • Supervise summer intern’s project. • Coordinate job developer reception including a presentation on Hyatt careers. • Supervise posting, application flow and management communication for all open positions. • Manage the hotels recruiting and on-boarding process for all new associates. • Supervise People Brand standards in hiring process. • Coordinate and… Show more • Recruited and presented in classrooms at local Universities. Developed relationships with university contacts. • Supervise summer intern’s project. • Coordinate job developer reception including a presentation on Hyatt careers. • Supervise posting, application flow and management communication for all open positions. • Manage the hotels recruiting and on-boarding process for all new associates. • Supervise People Brand standards in hiring process. • Coordinate and facilitate New Hire Orientation. • Supervise and communicate the hotels Affirmative Action plan and goals. • Partner with Managing Committee and department heads to recruit and hire domestic and international interns.

• Benefits Manager

  • Dec 2005 - Jan 2009

  •Promoted from Hyatt Regency Dearborn to Hyatt Regency Crown Center as Benefits Manager. (12/05) •Ensure compliance for FMLA leaves, Workers Compensation, safety and training. •Coordinated training with OHM and hospitality risk representative. •Worked with hotel managers, workers compensation clinic and OHM to minimize workers compensation cost and lost time injuries. •1000+ days with no lost time injuries. •Facilitated active open enrollment for all hotel associates… Show more •Promoted from Hyatt Regency Dearborn to Hyatt Regency Crown Center as Benefits Manager. (12/05) •Ensure compliance for FMLA leaves, Workers Compensation, safety and training. •Coordinated training with OHM and hospitality risk representative. •Worked with hotel managers, workers compensation clinic and OHM to minimize workers compensation cost and lost time injuries. •1000+ days with no lost time injuries. •Facilitated active open enrollment for all hotel associates. Communicate benefit plan changes. •Maintain and audit paperwork on hotels drivers to ensure compliance with Missouri laws. •Lead the hotels Safety Committee and Community Outreach Team. •Audit, review and process benefits and retirement payments.



Hyatt Regency Dearborn

• United States
• Hospitality

• Room Service Manager

  • Dec 2002 - Dec 2005

  • Promoted to Room Service Manager. (12/02) • Monitor weekly payroll to ensure minimal overtime and input server tips for tip pooling. • Supervise multiple outlets to ensure adequate management coverage when other managers are off. • Guest interactions in IRD, restaurants and bars to ensure satisfaction. • Coordinated and facilitated training for staff. • Food and Beverage team- Superbowl XXL in Detroit.

• Assistant Banquet Manager

  • Dec 2001 - Dec 2002

  • Supervise, coach and discipline banquet servers, bartenders and captains. • Prepare weekly and daily schedules and payroll according to union guidelines. • Attend pre and post-convention meeting. Develop client relationships.

• CMT- Operations

  • Jun 2001 - Dec 2001

  • Rotated through the hotel training in all areas.



Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Banquet Server/Trainer/Crew Leader/Bartender/ Banquet Captain

  • Sep 1997 - May 2001

  East Lansing, MI • Set-up, cleaned, and served at meeting and banquet functions. • Trained new hires on all elements of their job requirements. • Supervised crews responsible for preparing rooms for functions. • Served bars for various banquet functions. • Supervised and coached banquet servers.