MARIANO RUIZ
Miami, FL **133
abivkj@r.postjobfree.com
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A professional with over ten years of hands on experience in all facets of
human resources/office administration, visible progression and a proven
track record working in both privately owned and corporate managed
organizations in the South Florida area and internationally.
AREAS OF STRENGTH
A creative and innovative bilingual (English/Spanish) professional who is
always seeking new and modern techniques in human resources, while staying
loyal to the basic fundamental practices of my profession. A human
resources/office administrator who has participated in all aspects of human
resources development, including recruitment and retention, compensation,
benefits administration, training initiatives and HRIS, in local and
international arenas. Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office and
experienced with HRIS systems.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
May 2009 - June 2010, Hot Jam Entertainment Co.
Office Administrator/Assistant to CEO
Hot Jam Entertainment
Miami, FL
Responsible for full office administration, human resources/payroll,
accounts receivables/payables, marketing, pre/post production customer
service and assistant to CEO.
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April 2006 - September 2008, Capo Group, Inc/Bimini Bay Resort & Casino
Director of Human Resources/Assistant to Vice President of Human Resources
and Operations
Bimini Bay Resort & Casino
Miami, FL/Bimini,
Bahamas
Responsible for implementation of human resources functions, to include,
recruitment (locally and internationally) of all executive team and staff,
local market compensation analysis, benefits administration and the
implementation of training initiatives at resort level. Concurrently
creating and implementing all human resources procedures for the Miami
based corporate headquarters and its subsidiaries. Full charge of two
corporate aircrafts utilized for expatriate travel and all U.S.
Immigration, U.S. Dept. of Transportation and international permitting
required for travelers, including US national, Mexican, Dominican and
Colombian work force. Assistant to Vice President of Human Resources &
Operations on all resort and corporate projects and initiatives.
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August 2005 - January 2006, Club Med Management
Human Resources Recruitment-Employment and Staffing Specialist, North
America, Mexico, and the Caribbean
Club Med Management
Coral Gables, FL
Responsible for the recruitment, management, and rotation of 300+ team
members for 9 locations in the Western Hemisphere. Managed full employment
cycle of existing seasonal contractual team members, within assigned
services, including food and beverage, cuisine, reception, and
administrative offices. Coordinated recruitment, placement, visa and
travel arrangements to and from villages as required. Corporate contact
for village administration regarding employee relations/grievances.
Prepared succession planning with department managers for existing team
members for transfers and promotions to resorts/villages within their
current region and to resorts/villages located in other countries within
the European, Asian, and African regions.
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November 2004 - August 2005, Holiday Isle Resorts & Marina
Director of Human Resources
Holiday Isle Resorts & Marina
Islamorada, FL
Responsibilities included full human resources administration for 250-team
members. Establishing, implementing, and coaching team members on property
policies and procedures. Responsible for recruiting, benefits
administration, and employee relations/grievances. Training initiatives
including conducting new team member orientation and coordination of
property training. Worked hand in hand with Payroll Manager in regards to
all payroll related issues. Responsible for all employee relations, events
and programs.
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December 2000 - November 2004, Hilton Hotels Corporation
Employment Manager
Fontainebleau Hilton Resort
Miami Beach, FL
Responsibilities included full employment cycle of more than 1000 team
members, including recruitment & retention, hiring process, training
initiatives and succession planning (transfers, promotions & terminations).
Recommending new approaches in recruitment procedures to continuously
improve the recruitment of high caliber team members to increase guest
satisfaction index. Maintained Affirmative Action plan and materials.
Human Resources Manager
Doubletree Hotel-Coconut Grove, Hilton Hotels Corporation
Miami, FL
Responsibilities included all aspects of Human Resources administration for
110-team members. Establishing, implementing, and coaching team members on
corporate policies and procedures. Responsible for recruiting, benefits
administration, and employee relations/grievances. Training initiatives
included conducting new team member orientation and coordination of
management, team member, and departmental training in accordance with
Hilton training requirements. Entered and processed payroll on a bi-weekly
schedule. Administered "Affirmative Action" and "Diversity" plans and
training. Assisted with maintenance of OSHA 300 log. Coordinated team
member events, i.e. team member rallies and holiday events.
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April 1998 - February 2000, Fisher Island Club
Human Resources Generalist/Associate
Fisher Island Club & Holdings, LLC
Miami
Beach, FL
Liaison between human resources administration and approximately 600 team
members. Conducted preliminary telephone interviews of applicants.
Responsible for processing new employees, maintaining and updating human
resources files, processing terminated team members. Responsibilities
included reviewing records for leaves of absence and maintaining I-9
records for current employees. Coordinated management and team member
training. Organized employee relations programs, i.e. open enrollment,
performance evaluations, recognition programs. Assisted with payroll
functions, i.e. personal, sick, vacation time, and all wage garnishments.
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EDUCATION
Florida International University
Certificate in Human Resources Administration
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST