Visionary leader with a passion for people. Desire for growth while leveraging significant experience and extensive knowledge in hospitality operations and learning and development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Divisional Training Manager, Hotel & Golf
Pechanga Resort Casino
12.2021 - Current
Lead training and development of 700+ team members
Ensure strategic alignment and measurable outcomes from training delivery
Partner cross-departmentally with leadership and stakeholders to identify learning and development opportunities
Design and develop curriculum, implement and facilitate training programs, and evaluate effectiveness of training
Ensure strategic alignment and measurable outcomes from program delivery
Spearhead process improvement initiatives
Crafted service recovery standards to reduce financial impact and enhance guest experience
Champion team member engagement and guest satisfaction survey
Ensure mandatory compliance training requirements are met
Develop and implement all-new hire onboarding programming
Organizational Development Program Manager
Pala Casino Spa Resort
10.2020 - 12.2021
Developed company-wide employee engagement initiatives
Created compelling, engaging initiatives and learning opportunities
Collaborated with all levels of leadership and team members to foster strategic alignment
Facilitated workshops and trainings
Provided insight to senior leadership on process improvements
Succeeded in developing first Voice of the Customer program
Provided change leadership directly and/or indirectly to support the roll-out of new initiatives, projects, administrative programs, and re-organization
Member of Executive Leadership Committee
Designed, developed and implemented an evaluation framework
Spa Operations Manager
Pala Casino Spa Resort
06.2013 - 10.2020
Managed daily operations of 17 treatment room spa, salon, and pool with over $3 million in annual revenue
Financial management including budgeting, forecasting, and payroll
Managed retail inventory of $175,000+
Led and developed team of 40+ employees across 6 departments
Researched, selected, and evaluated new service treatments and offerings
Increased cash revenues by over 15% YOY through personalized marketing campaigns and appointment yielding
Increased payroll efficiency by 20% by cross-training, and therapist scheduling and allocation