Streamlined on boarding processTransition manager and employees to Union environment after ratification. Reduce turnover by 50 percent. Transition HR function from paper to digital.

✰ Conceptualized, developed and implemented Marriott’s entry-level manager global training program, Voyage, with keen focus to raising standards of training, operations, performance, and employee engagement. Voyage became Marriott’s entry-level manager-in-global training program for recent college graduates. ✰ Identified and recruited Voyagers and interns for over 100-hotel territory across 4 states, 30 brands and 8 markets from 14 colleges and universities. ✰ Launched and trained Voyage to all essential stakeholders and retained main ownership and direction for entire initiative. ✰ Acted as liaison to ensure integrity and maintenance of curricula with training program. ✰ Drove Voyage program for over 300 managers annually; on target in 2016 and beyond for 15% YOY growth.✰ Board Advisor to the Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management Department at New Mexico State, 2014 to present.✰ Voyage program received the Bersin by Deloitte Award in 2014, which recognizes innovation and excellence in human resources, learning and talent across all industries globally.✰ Awarded the 2017 Industry Leader Award from New Mexico State University

✰ Partnered with international stakeholders to identify and generate global talent. ✰ Developed and strengthened university relationships to increase international candidate pools.✰ Conceptualized and championed need for a consistent global Voyage management training program. ✰ Key contributor in development of F1 Leadership Program which targets international talent in gaining US experience, fostering connection with international Marriott hotels.

✰ Recruited top college student talent during more than 24 campus visits per year and positioned Marriott International as the employer of choice. ✰ Conducted over 600 interviews and 1000 résumés annually.✰ Managed schedule for several teams from multiple disciplines to maximize Marriott interview exposure at each university. ✰ Key strategic business partner for advisement and influence of leadership teams in multiple markets.✰ Facilitator of the Management Development Trainee Program, serving key market and regional leaders.✰ Knowledge of and active participant in market human capital reviews.

✰ Led human resources for two properties and over 700 employees. Directed end-to-end employee lifecycle functions: recruitment and selection, performance measurement, benefits administration, employee engagement and training, counseling and discipline, exit interviews. ✰ Appointed to lead Katrina Employment Center Staff Recovery Team for entire New Orleans market: spearheaded lodging and transportation logistics and contingency plans, ensuring seamless operation.✰ Sole leader of Human Resource Department for 4 months: managed all HR operations in addition to primary responsibilities.=====================================================================✰ Human Resources Manager: Management Development Program, 2004 ✰

✰ Directed the operation and success of the Laundry, Recreation, Housekeeping and Make Ready Team departments in 565-room hotel. ✰ Hotel payroll and labor management system trainer.✰ Proposed redeployment of resources resulting in $36K department savings while maintaining headcount. ✰ Attained consistent Associate Engagement scores of 86% or higher year after year