A professional with talent for strategic planning and operational excellence bringing wealth of experience in team leadership and optimizing processes. Known for fostering collaborative environments and driving results seamlessly adapt to changing requirements and ensure consistent performance. Proven history of efficiency and reliability. My communication and conflict resolution skills are assets valued by employers.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Manager, Workforce Planning
Starboard Cruise Services Inc
02.2024 - Current
Coordinate team efforts to streamline operations and enhance productivity.
Enhance satisfaction by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
Implement strategic plans to align team goals with organizational objectives.
Support management in decision-making processes with detailed reports and analysis.
Mentor junior team members, contributing to their professional growth and skill development.
Collaborat closely with senior management on strategic planning efforts, aligning departmental goals with overarching company objectives.
Streamline workflow processes for improved team coordination and output.
Senior HR Scheduler
Starboard Cruise Services Inc
01.2022 - 01.2024
Liaison that supports the daily, weekly and monthly planning/scheduling of the shipboard workforce to achieve optimal results for the company cruise line partners and employees
Maintain regular meetings to facilitate timely partnership with District managers and HRBP to maintain ship assignment coverage, skills and experience
Interact with retail manager and employees via email to communicate scheduling agreement details and compliance requirements
Partner with Port Agents to ensure up to date requirements are met for joining/leaving associates
Assist with the continuous progress and upgrade of the OneView scheduling system
Lead the roll out of the OneView Self Service system
Rotation Specialist / Scheduling Manager
Crystal Cruise Lines
01.2021 - 01.2022
Closely liaison with the hotel department managers to review crew rotation schedules to fulfill the crewing needs of the vessel
Ensure cost efficient deployment of crew, including ticket and crew ground transportation costs
Work with port agents, hotels and safeguard companies as needed for joining/leaving crew
Review crew rotations each day and make adjustments required to fulfill the needs of the vessels
Resolve requests from shipboard management, business units and Ship Personnel Administrators regarding crew scheduling requests and/or challenges related to employment contract extensions, changes, vacations, medical leave and specific ship assignments
Assignment Specialist
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, LTD.
01.2015 - 01.2021
Prepare crew rotation schedules by assigning newly hired and returning crew members to ship assignments
Review and schedule logical assignments based on but not limited to; ships itineraries, budgeted manning levels, gender for cabin accommodations, nationality / language for guest services
Resolve requests from shipboard management, business units and Ship Personnel Administrators regarding crew scheduling requests and/or challenges related to employment contract extensions, changes, vacations, medical leave and specific ship assignments
Review budgeted vs
Actual manning on an ongoing basis to identify variances in staffing levels against staffing needs
Provide justification for shortages/overages and makes scheduling adjustments to minimize variances
Provide the recruitment team with job requisitions for future openings
Assess onboard staffing requirements for specific positions/needs against available candidate pool
Update MAPS and/or MXP with crew movement information such as medical sign offs, resignations and terminations
Assigns crew replacements in MAPS and/or MXP as necessary
Ensure personnel records are closed timely, with the correct leave reason
Update MAPS with Seniority Pay and contract changes
Associate Support Supervisor
The Home Depot
01.1999 - 01.2013
Assist with all internal and external HR-related matters
Participate in developing organizational guidelines and procedures
Recommend strategies to motivate employees and increase moral
Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, conducting reference checks and issuing employment contracts
Coordinate new hire paperwork, orientation and training
Assist management with changes in staffing and internal movement
Ensure hourly performance codes and wage changes are entered in AIMS
Ensure hourly HR records are updated correctly in PeopleSoft and properly sent to HRSC
Review sales/hours forecast and discuss strategies to improve overall P&L statement
Prepare weekly schedules for 350+ employees
Produce and interpret performance graphs from Labor Management System to review scheduling effectiveness on an individual department bases
Coordinate off site team building events for employees
Assist and pilot FAST system for the Region
Complete monthly HR Compliance audits
Education
Bachelor Degree - Communications
Florida Atlantic University
05-2011
Associate Degree - Elementary Education with ESE & ESOL Endorsement