BRIGITTA VARONE-HAYES
Middletown,RI
Summary
Dynamic HR professional with experience in full-cycle recruitment, human resource management, and operations across healthcare, hospitality, and retail sectors. Proven success in partnering with leadership to develop strategic staffing plans, improve recruitment processes, and ensure compliance with employment laws. Adept at building strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates to deliver positive hiring and onboarding experiences. Highly adaptable, technologically proficient, quick to learn, and committed to continuous professional growth.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Next-Step Advisor
Aquidneck Island Adult Learning Center
01.2017
- Guided students in career exploration, resume development, interview preparation, and job placement.
- Maintained employer partnerships to support student employment opportunities.
- Facilitated workforce development workshops focused on networking, job readiness, and market trends.
HR Consultant
Provencal Bakery
01.2025 - Current
- Provide strategic HR support including full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations to enhance workforce effectiveness.
- Develop and implement HR policies and ensure compliance with federal and local employment laws.
- Advise management on talent acquisition strategies, job description creation, and structured interview processes.
- Coordinate benefits administration, payroll (ADP), and employee performance tracking.
- Facilitate training sessions to enhance staff skills and promote a positive workplace culture.
- Organized and led job fairs at NewCare and Aquidneck Island Adult Learning Center, building applicant pools and connecting with qualified candidates.
Sportsbook Ticket Writer
Bally’s Tiverton Casino
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Facilitated sportsbook operations by processing bets and issuing tickets accurately, ensuring compliance with casino policies and state regulations.
- Managed large cash transactions and maintained precise cash drawer balances.
- Delivered superior customer service by assisting guests with wagering inquiries and betting guidance.
- Maintained strict security and confidentiality protocols.
Assistant Director / HR Manager
NewCare, LLC
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Managed full-cycle HR functions for 150+ employees, including recruiting, onboarding, payroll processing (ADP), benefits administration, and compliance.
- Partnered with leadership to develop and execute strategic staffing plans, successfully recruiting RNs, CNAs, and administrative staff.
- Implemented employee recognition programs that increased engagement and reduced turnover.
- Acted as interim Director, overseeing daily operations and emergency response.
- Led workforce development workshops and career coaching sessions for local adult learners.
Various Positions, including Event Catering Sales Manager
Marriott International
01.1988 - 01.2002
- Held multiple roles of increasing responsibility, focusing primarily on event catering and sales in later years.
- Coordinated corporate and social events, specializing in weddings and high-profile social functions.
- Managed event logistics and collaborated cross-functionally to ensure seamless execution and superior guest experiences.
- Developed creative event concepts and optimized budgets, consistently exceeding client expectations and Marriott’s service standards.
- Fostered effective communication between departments and clients to deliver memorable, flawless events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resource Management
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI12.2023
Business Management - undefined
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI01.1986
Skills
- Full-Cycle Recruitment & Onboarding
- HR Policy Development & Compliance
- Benefits Administration & Payroll (ADP)
- Employee Relations & Performance Management
- Strategic Staffing & Talent Acquisition
- Applicant Tracking Systems & HRIS
- Interviewing & Candidate Assessment
- Training & Development
- Microsoft Office Suite & Google Workspace
- Exceptional Communication & Relationship Building
Certification
- FEMA Emergency Planning IS-00235.c
- FEMA Fundamentals of Emergency Management
Accomplishments
- Completed BSBA while balancing full-time work and family responsibilities.
- Spearheaded an employee incentive program, significantly improving engagement and retention.
- Played a key role in opening multiple Marriott properties, training staff to uphold brand standards.
Timeline
HR Consultant
Provencal Bakery
01.2025 - Current
Sportsbook Ticket Writer
Bally’s Tiverton Casino
01.2018 - 01.2024
Next-Step Advisor
Aquidneck Island Adult Learning Center
01.2017
Assistant Director / HR Manager
NewCare, LLC
01.2010 - 01.2016
Various Positions, including Event Catering Sales Manager
Marriott International
01.1988 - 01.2002
Business Management - undefined
Salve Regina University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resource Management
Johnson & Wales University
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