Maria Seiler Email & Phone Number

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Trusted coach and advisor with 20 years of global experience providing Human Resources consulting and Executive Search to senior leaders to ensure that the people agenda aligns with the needs of the business. Developed and implemented HR strategies and solutions in areas of: Global Talent Acquisition/Assessment, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Organizational Effectiveness & Design, Leadership, Retention Strategies, Benefits and Total Compensation.

Minneapolis, Mn

I have served on the MEDA board since 2006. I was recognized as the Volunteer of Year for 2011 for my dedicated board service over the years and for my contributions as a seasoned Human Resources expert. In this role, I have provided pro-bono Human Resources guidance to MEDA clients and am a sought after adviser to the MEDA management team in the areas of executive coaching, recruitment, interviewing and selection, and performance managment. In addition, I have served on the MEDA Gala Committee for many years, which is charged with raising vital financial resources to help MEDA continue it's mission of helping People of Color continue to thrive and prosper in the local Minneapolis community. Since its inception in 1971, MEDA has served over 17,000 entrepreneurs of color and assisted in the start-up of more than 435 businesses. We exist to break down the barriers to wealth and self-sufficiency entrepreneurs of color face in building futures for themselves, their families and their businesses. We do this by helping build stable companies that create jobs, new consumers, corporate suppliers and increase economic activity.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Recruitment subject matter expert to transform 140 year old German-based company from decentralized recruitment to a centralized recruitment model with seven business units in 26 countries, 75 production sites and 40 R&D facilities worldwide in the Aerospace, Automotive, After-Market, and Commercial lines.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Responsible for leading corporate diversity and inclusion five tier strategy that included growing and attracting diverse talent, customers, strategic partners, suppliers and community partners to drive organizational performance and linkages throughout organization. -Exceeded revenue goal by 150% by generating new multicultural business by networking increasing brand visibility.-Increased diversity of executive ranks by 25%.-Work closely with Marketing, Communications & Community Relations and Procurement to develop and execute diversity strategies in the areas of branding, multicultural marketing, communications, outreach, philanthropy, internal and stakeholder communications and supplier diversity. -Developed community outreach in the Latino, Black, GLBT and minority youth markets.-Coached executive leaders and employees to ensure their regular actions and communication reinforce the diversity and inclusion strategy.

Minnetonka, Mn

Trusted coach, advisor and strategic business partner to three hotel brand CEO's and their leadership teams who is sought out for advice and delivers long-term solutions and business results in times of rapid growth, acquisitions, mergers, and organization restructure.Managed a buffet of day to day challenges in the areas of change management, talent development, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, recruitment, retention, employee relations, total compensation, benefits, performance management, training and development. Expert at leading the global talent acquisition strategy in the U.S., Mexico, Canada and European markets from the executive suite, operations and line positions with a reputation for filling jobs quickly with exceptional/diverse talent.I am known for my "Can Do" attitude and as a team builder who values my client and team relationships by being inclusive and working collaboratively with others to solve problems and reach strategic goals.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Strategic HR business partner to three Hotel CEO's and their leadership teams: Radisson Hotels & Resorts, Regent Hotels International and Country Inn & Suites by Carlson in the U.S. Mexico, Canada and European markets. And a 5-Star Luxury Cruise company CEO-Radisson Seven Seas.Proven track record of executing and overseeing strategic and day-to-day challenges in the areas of: Human Resources Strategy that support the strategic goals and priorities of the business, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Succession Planning and Retention, Change Management, Corporate Culture Development, Compensation and Benefits, Performance Management, Training, Policy/Procedure Development and Implementation, and Compliance with Federal and State Labor Laws

Minnetonka, Mn

Promoted and responsible for leading the corporate Human Resources and Talent Acquisition strategy and Employee Relations at the corporate office and in the field. Increased the diversity of the corporate staff by 25%.Responsibilities included: Human Resources Strategy that supports the strategic goals and priorities of the business, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management and Retention, Safety, Corporate Culture Development, Compensation and Benefits, Performance Management, Training, Policy/Procedure Development and Implementation, and Compliance with Federal and State Labor Laws.

Minnetonka, Mn

Promoted from the field to this corporate role. Responsible for leading the global talent acquisition strategy during Radisson Hotels & Resorts global expansion into European markets. Charged with leading large cross functions teams to open hotels in Seville, Spain; Limavady, Northern Ireland; Guatemala City, Guatemala; Belize; Riga, Latvia, Berlin, Germany and Mexico City, Mexico on time and on budget from dirt to turn-key.

Greater San Diego Area

Promoted from Director of Personnel to Regional Director of Personnel in April 1991. Responsible for leading Human Resources talent strategy for one Non-Union hotel and one Union hotel.Opened the Radisson Hotel Harbor view from dirt to turn-key. Lead the recruitment effort for all incoming staff from executive ranks to hotel operations that included line positions. Responsibilities included: Human Resources Strategy that supports the strategic goals and priorities of the business, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management and Retention, Safety, Union Labor Relations, Corporate Culture Development, Compensation and Benefits, Performance Management, Training, Policy/Procedure Development and Implementation, and Compliance with Federal and State Labor Laws.

Human Resources leader charged with opening a new 300 room hotel from dirt to turn-key.Responsibilities included: Human Resources Strategy that supports the strategic goals and priorities of the business, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management and Retention, Safety, Corporate Culture Development, Compensation and Benefits, Performance Management, Training, Policy/Procedure Development and Implementation, and Compliance with Federal and State Labor Laws.Selected by the Employment Development Department to join the San Diego Employer Advisory Board which sponsored one of the largest leadership conferences for the Human Resources community.

Scottsdale, Az

Lead opening of the first American Resort for Princess Hotels with 651 rooms, 72 villas, four restaurants and 1000 employees. For a period of two and half months I was the acting Director of Personnel.Responsibilities included: Human Resources Strategy that supports the strategic goals and priorities of the business, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management and Retention, Safety, Corporate Culture Development, Compensation and Benefits, Performance Management, Training, Policy/Procedure Development and Implementation, and Compliance with Federal and State Labor Laws.

Bachelors Of Arts, Sociology With Minor In Foreign Lanugages-Spanish & French

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology