Director of Human Resources

• Dec 2019 - Present

HR Business Partner

• Jan 2022 - Sep 2022

Adjunct Faculty

• Jan 2017 - Aug 2021

Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management Program - Adjunct Faculty Responsible for instruction of two courses: Hospitality Human Resources Hospitality Law Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management Program - Adjunct Faculty Responsible for instruction of two courses: Hospitality Human Resources Hospitality Law

Director of Human Resources

• Jun 2017 - Dec 2019

HR Manager

• Mar 2017 - Jun 2017

Recruiting Manager

• Sep 2015 - Mar 2017

• Performed all recruiting and hiring functions, including but not limited to posting positions, screening applicants, interviewing candidates, and hiring candidates. • Leader for the “HyFit Team,” the hotel’s Health & Wellness Team. Responsibilities included coordinating and executing monthly challenges for employees, contests and activities related to health and wellness. • Organized and spearheaded Hyatt Thrive events for the hotel, coordinating a variety of community service and… Show more • Performed all recruiting and hiring functions, including but not limited to posting positions, screening applicants, interviewing candidates, and hiring candidates. • Leader for the “HyFit Team,” the hotel’s Health & Wellness Team. Responsibilities included coordinating and executing monthly challenges for employees, contests and activities related to health and wellness. • Organized and spearheaded Hyatt Thrive events for the hotel, coordinating a variety of community service and outreach opportunities. • Coordinated the annual Health & Wellness Fair. • Led a Survey Champion Team, annually, centered on awareness and encouraging involvement in the annual Gallup Q12 Survey. • United Way Campaign Champion for Hyatt Regency Wichita in 2015 & 2016. • Cultivated relationships with local agencies in the community to seek out diverse recruitment opportunities. • Maintained Affirmative Action compliance. • Performed annual audit of Driver compliance and updated information accordingly. • Facilitated New Hire Orientation.

Outlets Manager

• Aug 2014 - Sep 2015

• Supported and managed the Hotel Outlets while working closely with the Food and Beverage Director and other hotel departments. • Responsible for short and long term planning of all Outlets, including the Restaurant, the Lounge, In Room Dining, and Coffee Shop • Ensured effective hiring, training, development, promotion, and continuous reinforcement • Conducted interviews and hiring across the hotel outlets • Hired, trained, and developed a team with a full understanding of… Show more • Supported and managed the Hotel Outlets while working closely with the Food and Beverage Director and other hotel departments. • Responsible for short and long term planning of all Outlets, including the Restaurant, the Lounge, In Room Dining, and Coffee Shop • Ensured effective hiring, training, development, promotion, and continuous reinforcement • Conducted interviews and hiring across the hotel outlets • Hired, trained, and developed a team with a full understanding of Associate engagement • Responsibilities included: payroll, scheduling, interviewing, forecasting, purchasing, financial goals, staff incentive programs, maintaining operating procedures, and maintaining vendor relationships. • Worked with the kitchen on menu development and consistency. • Planned and coordinated special events in the restaurant, such as holiday brunches and dinners. • Managed Facebook page, and worked on Marketing and Social Media teams. • Developed and recommended marketing plans and objectives, and managed within those approved plans. • Responsible for programming of POS Micros system. • Developed and implemented creative strategies for revenue enhancement and cost containment. • Supervisor and daily management duties included, but were not limited to: conducting daily pre-shift meetings, supervising 20 plus staff in all food and beverage outlets, running daily reports, and handling guest concerns. • Awarded “The Key to Our Success” Award, distributed among management, from one manager to another. April 2014. • Awarded Leader of the Month, June 2014. • Awarded Associate of the Month, November 2012; again nominated October 2013. • Maintained a bank of $1000 and performed nightly drops of up to $1,000.

Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

• Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

• Oversaw food and beverage areas within the hotel, which included the restaurant, bar, room service, and coffee shop. • Responsibilities included training, payroll, scheduling, interviewing, forecasting, purchasing, financial goals, staff incentive programs, maintaining operating procedures, and maintaining vendor relationships. • Worked with the kitchen on menu development and consistency. • Coordinated special events in the restaurant, such as holiday brunches and dinners… Show more • Oversaw food and beverage areas within the hotel, which included the restaurant, bar, room service, and coffee shop. • Responsibilities included training, payroll, scheduling, interviewing, forecasting, purchasing, financial goals, staff incentive programs, maintaining operating procedures, and maintaining vendor relationships. • Worked with the kitchen on menu development and consistency. • Coordinated special events in the restaurant, such as holiday brunches and dinners. • Managed Facebook page, and worked on Marketing and Social Media teams. • Responsible for programming of POS Micros system. • Supervisor and daily management duties included, but were not limited to: conducting daily pre-shift meetings, supervising 20 plus staff in all food and beverage outlets, running daily reports, and handling guest concerns. • Awarded “The Key to Our Success” Award, distributed among management, from one manager to another. April 2014. • Awarded Leader of the Month, June 2014. • Awarded Associate of the Month, November 2012; again nominated October 2013. • Maintained a bank of $750 and performed nightly drops of up to $1,000. • Trained new staff, coached all staff, and acted as a source of leadership and reference for current and new employees.

Food and Beverage Supervisor/Bartender/Server

• Apr 2012 - Jan 2014

• Acted as step-up supervisor for Harvest Kitchen and Bar, with job duties including but not limited to conducting daily pre-shift meetings, supervising 25 plus staff in all food and beverage outlets, running daily reports, and handling guest concerns. • Awarded Associate of the Month, November 2012. • Maintained a bank and performed nightly drops of up to $1000. • Trained new staff, and acted as a source of leadership and reference for current and new employees.… Show more • Acted as step-up supervisor for Harvest Kitchen and Bar, with job duties including but not limited to conducting daily pre-shift meetings, supervising 25 plus staff in all food and beverage outlets, running daily reports, and handling guest concerns. • Awarded Associate of the Month, November 2012. • Maintained a bank and performed nightly drops of up to $1000. • Trained new staff, and acted as a source of leadership and reference for current and new employees. • Cross-trained in In Room Dining, the Bar, and Perks coffee shop.

Adoptions Assistant Supervisor

• Apr 2010 - Apr 2012

• Helped layout and create Standard Operating Procedures and Training Manuals. • Trained new staff and volunteers, and acted as a continual source of leadership and reference. • Played a direct and key role in refining the implementation of the ASPCA Meet Your Match program in the Adoptions department in the shelter. • Managed the front desk, handled guest concerns, and performed daily administrative duties. • Organized a system and efforts to implement follow-up surveys with… Show more • Helped layout and create Standard Operating Procedures and Training Manuals. • Trained new staff and volunteers, and acted as a continual source of leadership and reference. • Played a direct and key role in refining the implementation of the ASPCA Meet Your Match program in the Adoptions department in the shelter. • Managed the front desk, handled guest concerns, and performed daily administrative duties. • Organized a system and efforts to implement follow-up surveys with adopters. • Member of the Employee Appreciation Committee, April 2011 to April 2012. • Counseled adopters, conducted visits, completed adoptions, and cared for animals. Show less • Helped layout and create Standard Operating Procedures and Training Manuals. • Trained new staff and volunteers, and acted as a continual source of leadership and reference. • Played a direct and key role in refining the implementation of the ASPCA Meet Your Match program in the Adoptions department in the shelter. • Managed the front desk, handled guest concerns, and performed daily administrative duties. • Organized a system and efforts to implement follow-up surveys with… Show more • Helped layout and create Standard Operating Procedures and Training Manuals. • Trained new staff and volunteers, and acted as a continual source of leadership and reference. • Played a direct and key role in refining the implementation of the ASPCA Meet Your Match program in the Adoptions department in the shelter. • Managed the front desk, handled guest concerns, and performed daily administrative duties. • Organized a system and efforts to implement follow-up surveys with adopters. • Member of the Employee Appreciation Committee, April 2011 to April 2012. • Counseled adopters, conducted visits, completed adoptions, and cared for animals. Show less

Sales Associate

• Nov 2005 - Nov 2011

• Assisted clients, helping them find what suited their needs and by informing them of new products, utilizing “Engage, Show, Provide” sales model to ensure clients of an informative and complete experience. • Maintained brand standards and displays by utilizing brand guides in setups and by maintaining product knowledge. • “Angel of the Month” – January 2008 • Performed cashiering duties, including merchandise, cash, and various payment handling. • Worked on Processing Team… Show more • Assisted clients, helping them find what suited their needs and by informing them of new products, utilizing “Engage, Show, Provide” sales model to ensure clients of an informative and complete experience. • Maintained brand standards and displays by utilizing brand guides in setups and by maintaining product knowledge. • “Angel of the Month” – January 2008 • Performed cashiering duties, including merchandise, cash, and various payment handling. • Worked on Processing Team, preparing and moving new merchandise to the sales floor. Show less • Assisted clients, helping them find what suited their needs and by informing them of new products, utilizing “Engage, Show, Provide” sales model to ensure clients of an informative and complete experience. • Maintained brand standards and displays by utilizing brand guides in setups and by maintaining product knowledge. • “Angel of the Month” – January 2008 • Performed cashiering duties, including merchandise, cash, and various payment handling. • Worked on Processing Team… Show more • Assisted clients, helping them find what suited their needs and by informing them of new products, utilizing “Engage, Show, Provide” sales model to ensure clients of an informative and complete experience. • Maintained brand standards and displays by utilizing brand guides in setups and by maintaining product knowledge. • “Angel of the Month” – January 2008 • Performed cashiering duties, including merchandise, cash, and various payment handling. • Worked on Processing Team, preparing and moving new merchandise to the sales floor. Show less

Teller III

• Feb 2008 - Apr 2010

• Promoted from Teller I to Teller II August 2008; Teller II to Teller III March 2009. • Provided leadership in the branch by assisting with training of new tellers; providing information, approvals, and authorization to tellers; and performed branch opening and closing duties. • Worked directly with customers to process everyday transactions. • Worked with customers on individual basis and based on individual needs, including sensitive financial and personal information and… Show more • Promoted from Teller I to Teller II August 2008; Teller II to Teller III March 2009. • Provided leadership in the branch by assisting with training of new tellers; providing information, approvals, and authorization to tellers; and performed branch opening and closing duties. • Worked directly with customers to process everyday transactions. • Worked with customers on individual basis and based on individual needs, including sensitive financial and personal information and situations. • Maintained standards by treating each customer with respect and dignity. • Sought opportunities to promote and refer products and services to customers based upon their needs. • Maintained cash drawer including cash handling, dispensing, and balancing. • Utilized multiple software programs to process transactions and access information. Show less • Promoted from Teller I to Teller II August 2008; Teller II to Teller III March 2009. • Provided leadership in the branch by assisting with training of new tellers; providing information, approvals, and authorization to tellers; and performed branch opening and closing duties. • Worked directly with customers to process everyday transactions. • Worked with customers on individual basis and based on individual needs, including sensitive financial and personal information and… Show more • Promoted from Teller I to Teller II August 2008; Teller II to Teller III March 2009. • Provided leadership in the branch by assisting with training of new tellers; providing information, approvals, and authorization to tellers; and performed branch opening and closing duties. • Worked directly with customers to process everyday transactions. • Worked with customers on individual basis and based on individual needs, including sensitive financial and personal information and situations. • Maintained standards by treating each customer with respect and dignity. • Sought opportunities to promote and refer products and services to customers based upon their needs. • Maintained cash drawer including cash handling, dispensing, and balancing. • Utilized multiple software programs to process transactions and access information. Show less

Production Assistant

• Jul 2006 - Jul 2006

- Assisted day long video shoot for "Thoughtspots" segments starring Morgan Freeman for Clickstar & JPL online content. - Assisted day long video shoot for "Thoughtspots" segments starring Morgan Freeman for Clickstar & JPL online content.