Experience

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  Once Upon A Child Mandarin

  • Jacksonville, Florida

  • Owner & Operator

    • Nov 2018 - Present
    • Jacksonville, Florida

    Owner of Bold City’s Best Children’s Store for 2018-2021! Located on the corner of Old St Augustine Rd & San Jose Blvd in Jacksonville, FL right in the heart of Mandarin. We pay cash on the spot for gently used kids stuff. Our inventory changes daily, follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/ouacmandarinjacksonville and on Instagram @onceuponachildmandarinfl2019 Winner of Growth Achievement Award Issued by Franchise to Top 15 Stores out of 388 Portfolio

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  Southeastern Grocers

  • United States
  • Retail
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Talent Acquisition Manager

    • Sep 2016 - Oct 2018

    Southeastern Grocers is home of BI-LO, Fresco y Mas, Harveys and Winn-Dixie grocery stores throughout the Southeast.Lead a team of recruiters and centralized hiring associates to attract and process top talent. Ensure compliance for the hiring process. Continuously improve the ATS and create training for thousands of users. Establish staffing strategies, employment branding and the J-1 cultural exchange program.

  • Human Resources Business Partner

    • Aug 2013 - Sep 2016

    Corporate business partner providing strategic resources for various support center functions including Merchandising, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Central Operations, Marketing, and IT. Partnered with senior leaders to drive business results. Field business partner for 36 stores in Florida and Georgia in the Jacksonville region. Focused on talent management, succession planning, recruiting, training, and generalist consulting supporting the business strategy.

  • Employee Relations Specialist

    • Jun 2011 - Aug 2013

    Successfully investigated, assessed risk, and provided multiple resolutions for over 1,500 employee relations cases. Partnered with leaders and field Human Resources teams.

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  First Hospitality Group, Inc.

  • United States
  • Hospitality
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • Corporate Human Resources Manager

    • Nov 2010 - May 2011

    Hotel and Restaurant management group for 50 hotels and restaurants in 9 states with 18 brands throughout the Midwest including theWit Hotel. Traveled to multiple properties, supporting over 2,500 employees with associate relations concerns, talent acquisition needs and responsible for open enrollment. Managed Benefits Coordinator.

  • Human Resources Manager at theWit Hotel, Doubletree by Hilton

    • Mar 2009 - Nov 2010

    Opening executive committee member for new luxury boutique hotel with 3 restaurants, spa, banquet space, and ROOF top bar, supported over 450 employees. Managed by First Hospitality Group, Concentrics Restaurants, WTS International, and ECD Co. Managed People Services Coordinator.

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  Marriott International

  • Burr Ridge, IL

  • Human Resources Manager at the Marriott Chicago SW at Burr Ridge

    • Apr 2008 - Sep 2008
    • Burr Ridge, IL

    Key liaison for over 100 employees at suburban luxury hotel. Managed by Aimbridge Hospitality.

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  Marriott International

  • Boston, MA

  • Human Resources Business Partner at the Marriott Copley Place Hotel

    • Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
    • Boston, MA

    Generalist supporting over 750 employees in luxury historic convention hotel with 5 restaurants and 65,000 sq ft of banquet space. Marriott International managed.