Manager Project

Marie Makinson

**** ******* *****, *** ***** NV *9144

( 702-***-**** ( abkzqc@r.postjobfree.com

Human Resource Professional

Over 10 years of progressive human resource experience in the hospitality

industry. Proven ability to build relationships with both staff members

and members of the management and executive team. Experience in both union

and non union environments. Familiar with all aspects of HR including mass

hiring, employee and labor relations, benefits administration, training and

employee events.

Core Competencies

Bilingual Spanish Experience with Taleo, VURVE, and Job

Flash ATS

Working knowledge of various HRIS Board of Review Process

systems

Benefits Administration Employee Investigations

FMLA/LOA Project Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV

Talent Engagement Manager 1/10 -

05/10

Responsible for all aspects of employment and recruitment of property to be

opened in 12/10. Work closely with finance to ensure all positions are

within compendium and salary range. Work with hiring managers to create job

descriptions and structured interview questions.

. Interviewed all final candidates for all positions

. Prescreen all applicants for Director and Above positions

. Ensure the requisition process was completed accurately

. Create and conduct panel/audition interviews to ensure best candidates

were scheduled for 1:1 interview with hiring managers

. Work with hiring manager on creating a staffing plan

. Assist hiring managers with all recruiting/staffing needs

. Worked closely with UNLV to create a paid internship program

. Conducted weekly New Hire Orientation and processing

The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas,

NV

Human Resources Manager - Employment 7/07 - 1/10

Responsible for all aspects of HR with an emphasis on employment. During

my tenure the Hard Rock went from 1200 employees to almost 2500. I was

responsible for all recruitment and employment. Was also responsible for

assisting with employee relations, investigations and employee events.

. Reviewed all resumes and sourced all candidates to ensure best fit for

department.

. Created, developed and implemented job fair for "Rehab" casting - the

number 1 pool party in all Las Vegas as well as all other job fairs

for mass hiring.

. Worked as business partner with managers on all their staffing needs

. Created, implemented and communicated transfer policy

. Project Manager for new HRIS and ATS systems

. Planned and executed the employee opinion survey for over 2100

employees.

. Provided feedback to managers of the EOS and worked with them in

creating action plans.

. Followed up with VP's to ensure all action plans were being

implemented in a timely manner.

. Responsible for all special events.

. Worked closely with managers, surveillance, security, and internal

audit on various investigations

. Advised manager and staff members on FMLA and LOA policies

. Created, implemented and participated in the Board of Review process

. Responsible for and created all reports generated from HR department.

. Compliance officer in HR.

. Worked with UNLV to create a "for credit only" internship program.

. Conducted I-9 audit and on advice of counsel re I-9'd all employees.

Harrah's Entertainment Las Vegas,

NV

Employee Relations Counselor 7/04 -

Recruiter 07-07

Senior Recruiter

Began my career at the Rio, working as an HR Generalist. Was

transferred/promoted to recruiter at Harrah's Las Vegas. Asked to return

to the Rio to lead recruitment team during Harrah's/Caesar's acquisition.

Ultimately was moved to employment center where I was promoted to Sr.

Recruiter and led a staff of 5.

. Promoted three times during my tenure

. Worked with managers at all six properties.

. Responsible for recruitment needs for three properties.

. Responsible for all hiring for the World Series of Poker

. Worked closely with hiring managers for full cycle of employment

. Conducted investigations and worked closely with surveillance

. Attended unemployment hearings on behalf of HET

. Investigated and responded to EEO claims

. Attended department meetings

. Participated in union grievance process

. Responsible for all employee relations for Spanish speaking employees

. Handled FMLA/LOA for all Culinary positions

The Simmons Group Las Vegas,

NV

HR Consultant 08/02-07-04

. Worked in various organizations as an HR consultant - responsible for

employment, compliance, employee relations, mass recruiting. Opened

three properties during this time.

The Resort at Summerlin Las Vegas,

NV

HR Receptionist - Assistant 07/99-08/02

Hired as executive receptionist, promoted to HR Receptionist and then to HR

Coordinator and then Executive Assistant to Vice President of Human

Resources.

. Responsible for all employee events

. Responsible for all VOE's and reports

. Assisted with new hire processing and data entry.

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