Professional Summary
I am an accomplished, progressive Human Resources Management professional with more than 13 years of diverse Human Resources experience in dynamic environments including Hospitality in Cruise Ship environments with Hotel Operations, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Entertainment, Casino Operations, and Retail outlets. Additional industries include Social Services / Non-profit, and Consumer Products Development, Manufacturing, and Distribution.
I have partnered with operational areas of the business to bridge the gap between upper management and employees, streamlining lines of business, while enhancing the recruiting, training, development, and retention of staff, all while closely managing budgetary concerns. I have analyzed and implemented HRIS systems, Payroll Processing, and Benefits Platforms, and managed HR teams of up to 4 people including Training, Recruiting, Benefits, Payroll, and General Administration.
Core Competencies
Strategic planning; Recruitment and selection - Talent Acquisition; Succession /Workforce Planning; Performance Management; Employee Relations; Wage Analysis; Training/E-learning; Mergers/Acquisitions/Consolidations; State and Federal employment law; Executive coaching; Multi-site/state management experience; Change management/communications; Brand Transition Management; Process efficiency and improvement; Project management; Career/life skills management; Safety/security/facilities; Non-profit management; 8 years of California HR experience; Training Development and Facilitation
Employment History
Human Resources Director
Norwegian Cruise Line, Miami, FL / Honolulu, HI
02/2011 – 01/2012
Human Resources Manager
Celebrity Cruise Lines, Miami, FL
03/2008 – 11/2010
Human Resources Director
L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, Los Angeles, CA
10/2005 – 12/2007
Human Resources Director
JAKKS Pacific, Inc., Malibu, CA
07/2003 – 10/2005
Human Resources Generalist
MGA Entertainment, Inc., North Hills, CA
11/2002 – 07/2003
Human Resources Consultant
TRU-Skills, LLC, Los Angeles, CA
06/2001 – 11/2002
Education & Training
Graduation Certification
American Musical & Dramatic Academy, NYC, NY
General Studies
Gordon College, Barnesville, GA
Professional Affiliations
- Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
- Professionals in Human Resources (PIHRA) CA
People Soft; JD Edwards; Enterprise One; Kronos, ADP, Paychex; MS Office Suite; Proficient with job boards; Visio; Fidelio; Illustrator
Outside Honors/ Activities
U.S. Coast Guard - Merchant Mariner
Transportation Security Administration - Transportation Worker Identification Credential (T.W.I.C.)
S.T.C.W. - Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping
PIHRA Diversity Committee – Key Note Speaker - Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace
PIHRA General Membership – Key Note Speaker - GLBT Diversity Issues
Independent Consulting – Sexual Harassment and Diversity Issues
