Maggie Meza
acu0mq@r.postjobfree.com
Houston, TX 77009
Professional summary:
To obtain a position where I may be able to utilize my 15 years of Human Resource experience, recruiting, training, Spanish, ADP, and Taleo experience towards the success of a company where stability and development are possible.
Education:
CONRAD N. HILTON COLLEGE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
Graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, 2002
Work Experience:
12/14-Present Waffle House, Inc. (17 Restaurants in Houston, TX)
HR Manager
Responsible for all aspects of the Human Resource function including employee recruiting, legal investigations, compensation, benefits, and workers compensation
Travel to all 17 restaurants to ensure Manager and employee retention
Ensure training and compliance matters are up to date for all employees and Management
Create programs for Tops banquets and Fun agenda for all employees
10/11-12/14 DYCE WM
HR Manager
Responsible for Recruiting, Training, Employee Relations, HR compliance, up keeping employee files and records, Benefits, Recruiting, audits for Danner’s incorporated.
Full cycle Recruiting, Safety Training, and Employee Relations for Batteriesplus Retail Stores
Received 21 unemployment claims and won all 15 also won 2 EEOC claims
Head committee member for Safety team and compliance
Created training programs for brand service standards& safety regulations
12/11-08/12 UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON (CONRAD N. HILTON SCHOOL)
Director of Career Services
Responsible for over 900 students career paths/coaching and job placement
Managed 1 employee and work study students
Organized Career Fairs for over 60 recruiters and over 900 students
Created student workshops for leadership and professional skills
Engaged and maintained excellent relationships with corporate recruiters
Proposed and created the first and only Facebook pg for college student jobs
07/06-10/11 HYATT REGENCY HOUSTON & SANTA CLARA HOTEL (420 Associates)
HR Manager
Hired, recruited, and trained over 200 employees
Won the Houston Spirit Award at the Hospitality on Parade (by organizing the following: Dress for success drive, cellphone drive for battered women, shoe drive for the homeless, and coordinated a green initiative for 100 trees to be planted for the Houston community)
Awarded the Best Hyatt corporate initiative for employee portal
Chairperson for the Green Team committee and Safety committee
Trained over 50 Managers on service standards, compliance laws, and brand initiatives
12/02-07/06 OMNI MANDALAY & SAN ANTONIO HOTEL (295 Associates)
HR Manager
Responsible for all areas of the recruiting cycle, training programs, and service standards
Skills, Interest, & Organizations:
Proficient in Word, Excel, PP, Taleo, ADP, QuickBooks, Content Active, and Spanish