Luke Sinak
Ballwin,MO
Summary
I am a dynamic, loyal, long-term, executive People & Culture leader with a proven track record in the luxury hotel space, excelling in relationship management, strategic planning and culture-carrier functions. I have built my career on care, respect, results, relationships and in being a genuine business partner and leader to everyone around me. I am a driver of organizational development and a highly reliable strategic partner.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of People & Culture
Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
06.2024 - Current
- Day to day organizational leader for all People & Culture team functions, leading efforts in employee engagement and team development. Strategy leader and partner for all Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development initiatives.
- Executive Team leader, focused on high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Cultivated and led a world-case culture of connectedness, communication and constant improvement. Championed a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Collaborated with department heads to streamline processes and improve overall hotel performance.
- Managed budget allocations, ensuring optimal resource utilization across departments for daily efforts, annual strategy and special projects and renovations.
Assistant Director of People & Culture
Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
03.2021 - 06.2024
- Assisted the Director of People & Culture in all aspects of the people function at the hotel property.
- Coordinated project timelines and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Supported budget management processes, facilitating accurate forecasting and resource allocation.
- Team leader for Talent Acquisition and all Learning & Development initiatives. Developed internal processes for recruiting, selection and onboarding effectiveness and efficiency.
- Engaged speaker, trainer, facilitator across the property and as a counterpart throughout the brand.
Learning & Development Manager
Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
01.2015 - 03.2021
- Developed and implemented training programs enhancing employee skills and performance.
- Facilitated onboarding processes, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires.
- Collaborated with department heads to identify training needs and align strategies.
- Conducted evaluations of training effectiveness, refining content for improved engagement.
- Mentored junior staff in instructional design techniques and best practices.
- Led cross-functional workshops to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing among teams.
- Analyzed feedback to continuously enhance learning materials and delivery methods.
- Collaborated with department heads to identify skill gaps and develop targeted training solutions.
- Created blended learning training curriculum to solve operational needs and to enhance the on-property offering of continued education and personal career development.
Purchasing Manager
Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
05.2011 - 01.2015
- Led all procurement efforts for the hotel property and managed a Purchasing Team in daily organization and annual strategy.
- Streamlined purchasing processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, achieving favorable terms and improving inventory management.
- Developed and implemented strategic sourcing strategies to optimize supplier relationships and performance.
- Led cross-functional teams in evaluating vendor proposals, ensuring alignment with quality standards and budget constraints.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Missouri Baptist University
St. Louis, MO05-2009
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Organizational development
- Change management
- Human resources management
- Expertise in verbal and written communication
- Decision-making and discernment
- Keynote speaking, facilitating, presenting
Certification
PHR (Professional in Human Resources)
SHRM-CP (Society of Human Resource Management - Certified Professional)
Timeline
Director of People & Culture
Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
06.2024 - Current
Assistant Director of People & Culture
Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
03.2021 - 06.2024
Learning & Development Manager
Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
01.2015 - 03.2021
Purchasing Manager
Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
05.2011 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Missouri Baptist University