Objective
Accomplished, seasoned Human Resources Business Partner with a passion to lead, inspire and develop others. Strong business acumen and proven track record of successful HR program/process execution. Strategic thinker with ability to achieve results while building relationships at all levels in the organization.
Experience
Grifols Biomat USA New Orleans, LA April 2022 - Present
Human Resources Business Partner
Prepares key business data analysis and makes recommendations to effectively communicate HR products, services and programs (benefits, compensation practices, etc.)
Ensures goals/objectives are set, communicated and are consistent with the business strategy.
Come up with new ways to measure employee morale and determine methods for improving overall employee satisfaction.
Act as liaison between the company and outside legal and professional resources to ensure that all employment policies follow current laws and regulations.
Support over regions HR services and initiatives from Global HR.
Works closely with management in the implementation of company-wide programs and initiatives such as organizational design and workforce planning.
Goodwill Industries of SELA New Orleans, LA Jan. 2021– March 2022
Human Resources Manager
Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines.
Ensured compliance with all regulatory bodies and standards (including OSHA, EPA, etc.)
Resolved Team Members questions and problems by interpreting benefit policies and procedures.
Acted as liaison between the company and outside legal and professional resources to ensure that all employment policies follow current laws and regulations.
Assisted in the development and administers various human resources compliance and procedures for all company personnel.
Managed employee relations activities and supports all department management teams in consistent application of Goodwill policies.
Established and maintained department records and reports.
Coordinated workers’ comp and automobile insurance claims.
Loews New Orleans Hotel New Orleans, LA May 2018– Jan. 2021
Human Resources Manager
Planned and coordinated the workforce to best use employees’ talents.
Assisted Team Members on employee relations such as ADA regulations, FMLA, Workers’ Comp, etc.
Assisted Human Resources Director in developing annual budgets.
Promoted Loews culture throughout Hotel and beyond.
Trained and maintained company policies to all Team Members.
Created and maintained new hire files and enter them in Workday for all incoming Team Members.
Assisted company on Task Force throughout the company.
Salamander Hospitality (NOPSI Hotel) New Orleans, LA April 2017– May 2018
Human Resources Manager
Maintained confidentiality of proprietary materials and information.
Reviewed & Updated Wage Scale Annually
Assist Human Resources Director in developing annual budgets.
Provided career counseling to hourly employees and assisting in gathering information necessary to respond to any labor, legal, or unemployment issues.
Enforced and keep up to date with the current Equal Employment Opportunity standards.
Assisted Service Professionals on employee relations such as ADA regulations, FMLA, Workers’ Comp, etc.
Resolved Service Professionals questions and problems by interpreting benefit policies and procedures.
Created and maintained new hire files and enter them in ADP.
New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center New Orleans, LA May 2013 – April 2017
Human Resources Generalist
Maintained confidentiality of proprietary materials and information.
Enforced and kept up to date with the current Equal Employment Opportunity standards.
Created and maintained new hire files and enter them in PeopleSoft.
Assisted on employee relations such as ADA regulations, FMLA, Workers’ Comp, etc.
Resolves Team Members questions and problems by interpreting benefit policies and procedures.
Trained all new hires on Human Resources processes in regards to Marriott’s Brand Standards, local, state, federal laws, and policies.
Responded to questions, requests, and concerns from employees and management regarding company and Human Resources programs, policies, and guidelines.
Completed Marriott’s Supervisor SPIRIT Phase II in May 2014 & Obtained Host of the Month for July 2015.
Focused on WIGs, BLTs, ESS, & GSS to improve Hotel scores and Over Staff Satisfaction.
Worked on PeopleSoft, Atlas, Property Management System (PMS), E-Verify, Sterling Software, Marrpay Writer, myLearning, & Microsoft Excel.
Renaissance Arts Hotel New Orleans, LA May 2012 – May 2013
New Hire Trainer (July 2012)
Created a training strategy for newer employees.
Managed, assisted, and ensured training for all new hire and current employees for the front office of Hotel.
Continued to aide leadership in front office with newer procedures, updated checklist, and software upgrades for fellow employees.
Selected as New Hire Trainer within 3 months of hired with company.
Night Audit (June 2012)
Reviewed all reservations and accounts before the role of new day.
Balanced and reviewed all market codes, banquets, sales and events, parking, and room charges throughout entire hotel.
Print and filed reports.
Front Desk Clerk (May 2012)
Processed guest(s) arrivals and departures, including all necessary payments.
Handled and coordinated room assignments and pre-arrivals.
Assisted guest with concerns, inquires of the local area and hotel amenities, and ensured a safe, secure environment.
Worked on Property Management System (PMS), Marsha, Micros, Sceris, CI-TY, GoConcierge, Microsoft Word, and Guestware.
Inn on St. Peter New Orleans, LA Nov. 2011 – May 2012
Front Desk Agent/Reservations Specialist
Assisted guest with check in and out of hotel.
Aided housekeeping when needed.
Booked tours, arranged transportation to airport, train station, and restaurants when needed.
Made, updated, and followed-up on reservations to ensure for guests.
Resolved guest complaints and ensured guest was satisfied with their experience.
Worked on Bill Me, Front Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2010, and Property Front Desk System (PFDS)
Country Inn & Suites French Quarter New Orleans, LA Mar. 2011 – Mar. 2012
Front Desk Agent
Assisted guest with check in and out of hotel.
Aided housekeeping with laundry when needed.
Booked tours, arranged transportation to airport, train station, and restaurants when needed.
Made, updated, and followed-up on reservations to ensure for guests.
Resolved guest complaints.
Worked on Opera, Pegasus, Micros, and Outlook 2008.
St. James Hotel New Orleans, LA May 2010 – Jun. 2011
Front Desk Agent/New Hire Trainer
Welcomed and acknowledged all guests according to company standards, addressed guests service needs, assisted individuals with disabilities, and thanked guests with genuine appreciation.
Checked in and out guests daily, reviewed all reservations and payment methods, and ensured payment methods are correctly routed.
Answered phone with proper etiquette and communicated with co-workers for next shift.
Worked on Visual 1 and Outlook 2008.
Education
William Carey University New Orleans, LA August 2013
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Minor: Biology/Mental Health
President’s List (Feb & May 2013)
Internship with Responsibility House Gretna, LA 2012 Semester