Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Michele MacPherson

Naples,FL

Summary

Human Resource Business professional with extensive background in training & development, recruitment, and employee relations across diverse industries including a mountain property in Steamboat Spring CO. Strong customer service and problem solving skills with the ability to resolve conflicts and follow through. Able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly changing business situations.


Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Human Resources

The Port Royal Club
2025 - Current
  • Lead recruitment strategies, enhancing talent acquisition processes along with the H2B program.
  • Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives to improve workplace culture and retention.
  • Manage HR compliance, ensuring adherence to labor laws and company policies.
  • Successfully completed Benefits Enrollment, and Workers Compensation renewals.
  • Automating recruitment, onboarding, and performance management processes for the Port Royal Club through Paylocity.

Area Director Human Resources

Marriott Vacations Worldwide
2020 - 2025
  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance Associate satisfaction and loyalty across multiple properties.
  • Developed and implemented operational standards to optimize resource allocation and reduce costs.
  • Mentored management teams, fostering leadership skills and improving overall performance metrics.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor strategies to inform pricing and promotional activities.

Director Human Resources

Marriott International
2016 - 2020

Human Resources Manager

Neiman Marcus
01.2014 - 01.2016

Director of Human Resources

Red Robin International, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2014

Regional Human Resources Manager

American Blue Ribbon Holding Company
01.2010 - 01.2012

Regional Human Resource Manager

Brinker International
01.2002 - 01.2010

Education

BA - Business Administration

Davenport University
Kalamazoo, MI

Accomplishments

  • Led a successful team of 10 HR professionals.
  • Improved Associate Engagement from 67% to 82% in 1 year.
  • Successfully led a foreign work program for both summer and winter work seasons.
  • Developed and implemented a High School Hospitality Work Study program.
  • Consistently met and exceeded company KPI’s.
  • Executed a new safety program that lead to lower workers comp claims.
  • Facilitated and created interactive training programs for groups up to 200 team members. These include: Gender Speak, HR 101, Women in Leadership, Dress For Success, Goal Setting, Art of Hosting, New Hire Regional Conference, & Development Plans.

Certification

  • Professional in Human Resource Management
  • Behavioral Interview Certification
  • Employee Law Certification
  • Assess Facilitator Certification
  • Gender Speak Certification
  • First Aid, Adult CPR, Child CPR, AED

Timeline

Human Resources Manager

Neiman Marcus
01.2014 - 01.2016

Director of Human Resources

Red Robin International, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2014

Regional Human Resources Manager

American Blue Ribbon Holding Company
01.2010 - 01.2012

Regional Human Resource Manager

Brinker International
01.2002 - 01.2010

Director of Human Resources

The Port Royal Club
2025 - Current

Area Director Human Resources

Marriott Vacations Worldwide
2020 - 2025

Director Human Resources

Marriott International
2016 - 2020

BA - Business Administration

Davenport University
Michele MacPherson