Erika Yateman

Client: DISRPT PR AGENCY

DISPRT is a BIPOC woman-owned PR agency that aims to amplify voices and brands with real missions and disruptive mindsets.

• Provide in-depth HR assessments, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted guidance for talent acquisition, onboarding and payroll processing.
• Advise on HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and legal requirements.
• Conduct effective onboarding processes, facilitate seamless integration for contractors into agency’s culture and workflow.

David Kordansky Gallery is one of the most dynamic venues for contemporary art, and is internationally regarded as a leading gallery of its generation with galleries in Los Angeles, CA and New York, NY.

• Trusted advisor to gallery owner and executive team. Advised leadership on best practices, risk management and employment laws in California and New York.
• Directly oversaw the Management & Administration team with 5 direct reports. Led their development in their perspective departments.
• Developed and implemented gallery-wide policies and procedures. Facilitate cross-departmental discussions and planning. Updated employee handbooks, ensuring legal compliance.

Final Bell is an industry leader in providing end-to-end product development and supply chain solutions to leading cannabis brands in the United States and Canada.

• Recruited over 60% of the current headcount. Established LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed as the main source for qualified applicants.
• Researched and implemented a performance management tool that best suited the company’s needs. Established 30/60/90 day performance reviews. Developed career paths to assist with succession planning.
• Reviewed all compensation against the market comp set and organized pay increases to maintain and attract talent. Evaluated benefit plans within the open market and implemented the best plans for all employees while staying within budgeted guidelines.

Pullman San Francisco Bay is a hotel with 421-guest room hotel and 180+ employees.

• Created monthly events to engage with employees and leadership. Partnered with local community groups to support philanthropic efforts through volunteerism.
• Created management training plan for all supervisors and assigned mentors for continued development. Conducted monthly trainings for brand awareness, professional development and safety compliance.
• Positively increased the yearly employee survey with participation as well as score. Worked with corporate team to negotiate first union contract for housekeeping, PBX and food and beverage departments.

Andaz West Hollywood is a hotel with 263-guest rooms and 160 employees.

• Negotiated 3 union contracts for Housekeeping, Front Office, Food and Beverage, and Engineering department.
• Executive Committee member that managed all aspects of HR at the property. Partnered with Area Human Resources team for recruitment, leave of absence and labor relations.
• Mediator on behalf of Hyatt leadership to reduce all employee grievances.

Hyatt Regency Indianapolis is a hotel with 499-guest room hotel and 200+ employees.

• Handled full recruitment cycle with all food and beverage vacancies. Reviewed applications, conducted interviews, background checks and onboarding.
• Partnered with local agencies to hire J-1Visas while staying compliant with local employment law.
• Accomplishment – 2016 Manager of the Year