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Experienced Strategic Leader with 15+ years of experience in progressive management and human resources roles within a variety of industries. Experienced in implementing human resources programs, advising executive management on policies, and creating in-depth standard operating procedures. Highly adept in creating employee engagement programs, reducing turnover rates, increasing employee satisfaction, and ensuring legal compliance.

  15+ years of experience in progressive managerial roles within the human resources industry with experience in handling employee relations issues and ensuring organizational compliance

  A demonstrated background in creating comprehensive policies/best practices which are aligned with organizational strategy in addition to a superior ability to provide detailed training

  Instrumental in designing and implementing employee engagement programs, managing new hire onboarding, and consistently improving employee satisfaction levels

  Directly manage several day to day strategic operations within a fast-paced environment with a focus on increasing efficiency and productivity within the organization

  Design and implement comprehensive human resource strategies which include PTO/time off policies, conduct internal compliance audits, and ensure state specific regulations are adhered to

  Review and update job descriptions as needed and analyze the job functions of members of management in order to ensure compliance with FLSA exempt/non-exempt regulations

  Play a lead role in updating employee handbooks for 35 independent hotel locations in addition to conducting training on new policies and procedures

  Instrumental in preparing over 35 individual hotel sites for upcoming FLSA overtime changes which will go into effect in December 2016

  Coordinated daily human resource operations within the organization which included assisting employees with human resource related inquiries and assisting with large-scale projects

  Acted as a member of the Senior Leadership Team during the negotiation of the organization s first union contract which required superior communication and interpersonal abilities

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The Renaissance Blackstone Hotel Continued:

  Updated employee handbooks, provided training to members of management, and oversaw the implementation process in order to ensure a smooth transition

  Reviewed and handled employee relations issues which included EEO issues, harassment complaints, and discrimination complaints

Conrad Hotel, Indianapolis, IN October 2005-August 2007

  Guided day-to-day human resource operations within a successful hotel which required creating internal policies/procedures, providing training to staff members, and managing employee programs

  Reviewed and investigated employee relations issues, handled employee disciplinary actions, and made recommendations to management based on legal risk

Additional Professional Experience Includes: Director of Human Resources, Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel and Director of Human Resources, Windsor Court Hotel