GINA FAULKNER
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
High-performing results-driven professional with over 15 years of experience in learning & development, communication, event planning, marketing, multimedia production, diversity & incluscion, and office administration looking to transition skills to a career in higher education in the fields of humanities, English, Creative Writing, Film, Media and Communications.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant – English Department
Rosemont College
Bryn Mawr, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Assist professors in advising students in course work, writing support & resources, and career development
- Provided guidance and assistance to students regarding academic policies and procedures.
- Develop syllabi, lesson plans and learning material for various courses
- Guest lecture as needed on special topics in English, literature, and communications
- Plan events and programming that support the development of the students and mission of the department.
- Prepared reports, presentations and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Assisted in coordinating programming and initiatives to support inclusion and engagement.
Co-Owner / Photographer & Filmmaker
Love Events, LLC
Philadelphia, PA
01.2015 - Current
- Manage and operate all aspects of full-service boutique wedding and entertainment service business including but not limited to marketing, accounting, and customer service
- Plan and create marketing materials and manage social media platforms
- Produce high-quality wedding films and photos meeting client needs and personality, while keeping updated on industry trends and managing multiple projects
- Responsible for recruiting, hiring, and payment of independent contractors while maintaining strategic partnerships with vendors and external partners through networking.
Human Resources Manager
Embassy Suites Center City
Philadelphia, PA
05.2015 - 02.2018
- Increased and maintained Associate Satisfaction score on yearly survey from 80% to 93% by improving management’s communication and relationships with line-level team members acting as strategic business partner with the general manager, operation managers, and corporate HR office to support employee relations and engagement
- Created a dynamic internal learning & development plan, that included a leadership development program, and as the only active brand-certified trainer - maintained brand-required service training standards for the entire staff to sustain compliance
- As the property HR professional managed staffing issues, wage and salary administration, benefits, employee/labor relations & employment law compliance (including OFCCP, guidelines), affirmative action reporting, labor management, labor relations, payroll, worker’s compensation, workplace safety, accident investigation, federal government employment standards, managing projects, performance management, and organizational development.
Owner / Photographer
Gina Nicole Photography
Philadelphia, PA
01.2005 - 01.2018
- Operated all business aspects small boutique-style photography studio including but not limited to marketing, accounting, and customer service
- Lead photographer for weddings, portraits, and events
- Edited and prepared all images for print materials and designed all graphics and marketing material
- Developed and managed the brand via marketing and social media.
Human Resources Manager
Kaiserman Jewish Community Center
Wynnewood, PA
02.2014 - 05.2015
- Successfully negotiated union employee contracts and implemented changes on the organization’s behalf
- Set up standard HR best practices previously not implemented, such as updating record-keeping standards in compliance with national and regional legal requirements, while developing creative solutions due to limited resources
- Supported non-profit mission by assisting in fundraising events and strategic planning with leadership on various projects not limited to human resource expertise.
Director of Human Resources
Sheraton Valley Forge Hotel
King of Prussia, PA
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Acted as the full-cycle recruiter in staffing 100+ open positions by developing job descriptions, setting up Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) specifications, as well as conducting interviews and pre-employment testing
- Developed a detailed recruiting and retention strategy that was tailored to the market to secure and retain top-tier talent
- Single-handedly wrote and implemented property-specific employee policies/protocols, employee recognition programs, and employee communication development including event signage, employee bulletin boards, recruiting materials, and employee weekly newsletter in line with corporate brand voice
- Investigated and advised on complex employee relation issues including but not limited to worker’s compensation, EEOC complaints, and sexual harassment.
Human Resources Manager
Sheraton Suites Wilmington
Wilmington, DE
07.2009 - 08.2012
- Maintained 95-100% brand-required training completion rate at all times as sole trainer for the entire staff
- Developed and executed effective recruitment/workforce planning and selection process for both executive and hourly employment positions
- Guided and supervised managers in conducting and managing consistently clear performance reviews resulting in improving retention rates.
Executive Assistant
Sheraton Suites Wilmington
Wilmington, DE
03.2006 - 07.2009
- Managed full cycle recruiting/talent acquisition including but not limited to job description development, job posting, sourcing, interviewing, reference checks, and offer negotiation
- Acted as Six-Sigma Lean project manager for the property, acting as lead on strategic operation projects for hotel operation process improvements
- Strategic partner for executive managers in Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and General Management
- Created and designed all local property print advertisements according to brand standards
- Maintained and organized all media information including but not limited to managing photo sessions and Sheraton required brand art
- Managed and planned social media campaigns and accounts.
Office Manager
ARK Properties
Philadelphia, PA
06.2003 - 07.2005
- Produced all internal and external communication materials including print/online advertisements and quarterly tenant newsletter
- Sustained 100% occupancy rate through active recruitment of prospective tenants while maintaining smooth turnovers from previous tenants to new tenants
- Managed full-cycle employee recruitment, training/ certifications, and team member fringe benefit programs and initiatives.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
Rosemont College
Bryn Mawr, PA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NYSkills
- Microsoft Office Suite / Google Suite
- Video Production & Video Editing
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Social Media Apps / Social Media Management
- Applicant Tracking System Software / ATS (Taleo, ADP); Human Resource Information Systems / HRIS (ADP, Paylocity, SAP, UltiPro)
- Canvas / Online Learning Platforms
- Training & Development
- Curriculum Development / Course Materials Creation
- Creative Writing: Screenwriting, Fiction, Poetry
- Conflict Mediation
- Accident Investigation
- Organizational Development
- Customer Service & Relationship Management
- Project Management;
- Talent Acquisition and Full Cycle Recruiting; Behavioral Interviewing; and Employee Engagement
Timeline
Graduate Assistant – English Department
Rosemont College
09.2023 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Embassy Suites Center City
05.2015 - 02.2018
Co-Owner / Photographer & Filmmaker
Love Events, LLC
01.2015 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Kaiserman Jewish Community Center
02.2014 - 05.2015
Director of Human Resources
Sheraton Valley Forge Hotel
08.2012 - 08.2013
Human Resources Manager
Sheraton Suites Wilmington
07.2009 - 08.2012
Executive Assistant
Sheraton Suites Wilmington
03.2006 - 07.2009
Owner / Photographer
Gina Nicole Photography
01.2005 - 01.2018
Office Manager
ARK Properties
06.2003 - 07.2005
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
Rosemont College
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies
Vassar College