Mary Chaussee
Miami,Florida
Summary
A seasoned Human Resources professional with twenty plus years in the cruise industry, and an expert in maritime law. Extended experience in contract and CBA negotiation, union relations and labor law.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Human Resources
Windstar Cruises
05.2014 - Current
- Manage all aspects Fleet Human Resources including Recruitment, Hiring, Manning, Payroll, Compensation Structure, Training and Compliance, Union Negotiations, Writing of Collective Bargaining Agreements, Working with International Manning Agents, Employee Relations, Crew Welfare and Wellness, Crew Medical and Crew Travel.
- Fully versed in International Marine Law
- Create and manage all budgets and forecasts including Crew Labor, Crew Travel, Crew Manning, Crew Training, Crew Medical and Crew Welfare and Wellness.
- Manage a team of 7 people including the Crew Planning Team and Travel Team, a Crew Welfare Manager, a Compensation Manager, and the Office Manager.
Manager, Fleet Human Resources
Celebrity Cruises
03.2003 - 05.2013
- Managed the Fleet Human Resources Onboard HR teams
- Hired and managed the fleet Human Resources Manager, Training and Development Manager, Crew Pursers and Crew Welfare Specialists.
- Oversaw the Fleet Crew Wellness and Welfare Functions, the Fleet Training Functions, Fleet Employee Relations, the Fleet Ethics Hotline
- Created and managed the crew onboarding process
- Created and managed the crew employee engagement surveys
- Created HR KPIs and an HR Scorecard for the fleet to measure crew engagement
- Rolled out and managed the crew debit card payment process.
Manager, Training and Development
Accenture
01.1993 - 10.2012
- Acted as an instructional designer and instructor for Tax training programs.
- Partnered with Tax and Consulting partners to create training programs and solutions.
- Worked on the committee who created and delivered international annual partners meetings across the world.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IALeadership Development Certification
Harvard University
Cambridge, MASkills
- Maritime Human Resources
- Maritime Law
- Collective Bargaining Agreements
- International Recruitment and Hiring
- Training and Development
- Crew Welfare and Wellness
- Budgeting and Finance
Timeline
Director, Human Resources
Windstar Cruises
05.2014 - Current
Manager, Fleet Human Resources
Celebrity Cruises
03.2003 - 05.2013
Manager, Training and Development
Accenture
01.1993 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Iowa
Leadership Development Certification
Harvard University