Michella Debaun, Mba, Sphr, Shrm - Scp Email & Phone Number

Florida, United States

Strategic HR Professional partnering with clients to provide guidance and expertise in areas of HR including employee relations, workplace investigations, multi-state compliance, benefit administration, FMLA/ADA compliance, training to align HR goals with business objectives.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

#1 Furniture Manufacturer in the world - 26,000 employees world-wideImplemented and aligned strategic, tactical and corporate initiatives for Eastern United States Region to support operations, retail stores and team performance creating increased consistency and accountability. The region consisted of three markets - Florida, Georgia and Illinois. Each market had a HR Manager that reporting directly to me with a total support population of supporting 1,600 employees.Key Accomplishments:Provided leadership and support to HR Managers to achieve key accountability metrics including execution of training requirements for store leadership, recruitment initiatives and inaugural employee engagement survey implementation.Partnered with Senior Regional Retail Directors to establish optimal staffing targets for sales optimization and implemented dashboard showing staffing levels of individual locations and turnover data.Collaborated with peers within the greater Ashley organization on project initiatives such as Ashley ONE orientation program and HR Essentials online learning program and resource for managers that supported development and organizational intent.

Saint Paul, Mn

Crowne Plaza Hotel turned InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront after extensive renovationStrengthened employee performance by diligently analyzing and implementing HR programs in alignment with organizational renovation priorities. Key Executive Committee member responsible for the entire HR life cycle while managing and developing three direct reports.Key Accomplishments:Spearheaded the planning and execution of employee related deliverables, such as culture changing training initiatives, critical in achieving the InterContinental flag. Strategically adjusted staffing levels in partnership with senior leadership to ensure the hotel was equipped to manage the labor demands of the hotel renovation in a cost effective manner.Partnered with managers to enhance execution of disciplinary actions and holding employees accountable.Protected the interests of both the company and the employees by fostering an environment with effective employment practices while driving culture change.

Bloomington, Mn

Partnered with General Manager on strategic initiatives for the Sofitel “Be Magnifique” culture identity change for the Sofitel brand from an upscale hotel chain to a luxury hotel chain.Key Accomplishments:Planned, implemented and executed employee programs to drive culture change at the employee level.Consistently attained 89-90% hotel wide employee engagement scores with effective employee programs by proactively acquiring employee feedback and holding managers accountable to their action plans.Cultivated positive employee culture and strong management programs to meet hotel union avoidance goals.Played an integral role in the hotel receiving corporate recognition for consistently being first or second for the Americas region in Medallia (customer service) scores. Achieved low annual employee turnover rates, never exceeding 23% during tenure, significantly lower than the 50-60% industry average.

Minneapolis, Mn

Created a results-oriented HR culture at the flagship Radisson property that was centered on integrating analytics and metrics into departmental operations.Key Accomplishments:Achieved employment engagement scores within the top 75% of all Gallup participants, across all industries.Facilitated individual development by providing challenging assignments that resulted in the promotion of two non-exempt direct reports to exempt level positions at the Carlson Corporate offices.Conceptualized and launched a new employee recognition program.Delivered over $35K in savings related to unemployment claims in 2008. Maintained a high performance HR organization that attained over a 90% mark in annual comprehensive HR audits each year during my tenure; consistently one of the highest within the managed hotel team.Entrusted to participate on two special task force assignments including the opening of the Regent Bal Harbor (Miami, FL) and transitioning a Radisson (Dallas, TX) from being a managed property into a franchise location.

Saint Paul, Mn

Operator of airport concessions; F&B consisting of 23 regional and national concepts and 16 Retail News & Gift, Specialty and Duty Free stores generating over $120 MM in annual sales Bolstered the management of employee relations, workers’ compensation and unemployment claims issues with labor unions for two of the company’s business units, F&B and Retail.

Minneapolis, Mn

Full service financial brokerage firmProvided peace of mind to employees across all divisions by properly administering benefits and quickly resolving any issues or concerns.

Woodbury, Mn

Manufacturer of water softeners HR Specialist (1998 - 2000)Increased responsibility following a promotion in two critical areas that support strong employee engagement - workers compensation and union contract administration.HR Assistant (1998)Collaborated with managers to properly support employee needs for the union manufacturing company.

Mba, Business

Bs, Business W/ Emphasis In Hr