Nicole Praus
Banff
Summary
Experienced Talent Acquisition Manager devises strategy and recruitment processes to execute sourcing and recruiting campaigns. Finds and screens candidates and develops corporate policy for talent bench-marking, talent assessment and interviewing policies. Develops and leads strategic initiatives to recruit and select high caliber, professional and diverse workforce that identifies with business culture.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager
The Rimrock Resort Hotel
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced quality of new hires through optimization of job descriptions and implementation of clear expectations during pre-screening interviews.
- Orchestrated candidate journey from inception to onboarding, collaborating closely with hiring managers and delivering tailored hiring training to all leaders.
- Cultivated professional development opportunities, established performance objectives, and provided ongoing support to ensure success of team members.
- Negotiated contracts and effectively managed budgets for recruiting expenses, ensuring optimal allocation of resources.
- Generated reports on recruitment trends and metrics, providing valuable insights for executive decision-making in workforce planning strategies
- Developed and implemented unique candidate sourcing strategies tailored to specific positions, ensuring diverse and qualified candidate pool.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess hiring needs and devise targeted recruitment strategies.
- Utilize innovative techniques to attract top talent, including social media outreach, networking events, and industry partnerships.
- Streamlined recruitment processes, leveraging technology and automation tools to optimize efficiency and enhance candidate experience.
- Staying abreast of industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition, continually refining strategies to adapt to evolving market dynamics.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
The Rimrock Resort Hotel
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Screen all online and direct applications; correspond with candidates about their application status
- Conduct Interviews whilst being considerate, ethical and aware of Employment Standards and Human Rights Legislation
- Scheduling interviews with Hiring Managers and following up on recruitment process
- Work closely with all department heads to ensure staffing needs are met
- Advertise job postings online and on internal job boards
- Ensuring job postings are always current to attract new talent
- Updating Job Descriptions and Interview questions
- Communicate application outcomes with all candidates
- Establish recruitment-marketing strategies with Marketing Manager
- Represent The Rimrock at Recruitment Fairs (only
- Establish and maintain good relationships with Hospitality Schools and Work and Travel partners
- Supporting Manager of HR in performance management and crisis situations as required
- Assist in disciplinary and termination meetings as required
- Act as Assistant HR Manager in absence of Management.
Tour & Travel Sales Manager
The Rimrock Resort Hotel
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Responsible for prospecting clients in Tour & Travel Market
- Answering all inquiries and moving forward with proposals, site inspections, negotiations and contracts
- Representing The Rimrock Resort Hotel at Tradeshows
- Coordinate all Tour, FIT and OTA bookings and oversea progress throughout Tour Season
- Work closely with Revenue Manager during contract season to establish rates and allotments
- Host weekly tour BEO meetings
- Attend weekly sales and marketing meetings.
Gallery Manager
Carter-Ryan Gallery and Live Art Theatre
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Oversee and manage daily operations at the Carter-Ryan Gallery
- Provide clients with knowledge about the artist to negotiate sales and ensure success
- Maintain ongoing promotions and advertising of the galleries and theatre productions
- Assess and select artwork and implement effective display thereof
- Set sales targets and manage inventory
- Arrange transportation of artwork both nationally and internationally
- Establish client databases and maintain pre-existing clients
- Website maintenance and development
- Market analysis for both gallery locations as well as theatre productions by considering the location, production and target audience
- Establish relationships with partners and sponsors
- Human Resources point of contact to the hired actors and other staff with respect to conflict resolutions, contracting and disciplinary actions.
Front Office Manager
The Rimrock Resort Hotel
03.2015 - 02.2017
Front Office Supervisor/ Trainer
The Rimrock Resort Hotel
12.2013 - 02.2015
Front Office Supervisor
The Delta Banff Royal Canadian Lodge Charlton's Cedar Court
10.2012 - 07.2013
Assistant Front Office Manager
Hotel St. Moritz, MGallery Hotel by Accor
06.2011 - 10.2012
Night Auditor/ Security
The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, Relais & Chateaux
06.2011 - 10.2012
Front Office Supervisor/ Acting Manager
Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre
10.2009 - 09.2010
Group Coordinator
Radisson SAS Hotel
06.2007 - 12.2007
Education
Certificate of Human Resources Management
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB05.2024
Skills
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Recruitment
- Candidate Sourcing
- Data-driven decision-making
- Onboarding Processes
- Candidate pipeline management
- Job Posting Optimization
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Relationship Building
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual
Previous Education
Hotel Management Certificate (Apprenticeship), 08/2004, 06/2007, Radisson SAS Hotel, Cologne Germany & Berufskolleg Ehrenfeld Vocational College, Cologne, Germany.
Personal Information
Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Training
- Community Helpers Program - The Town of Banff, presented by Yvonne Law February 2022.
- Workplace Violence Prevention & De-escalation for Alberta Workers - ARETE Training, February 2022.
- Workplace Bullying and Harassment Prevention for Alberta Workers - ARETE Training, February 2022.
- Cultural Awareness Training with tatâga Inc. March 2022.
- Creating a Culture of Respect for Gender and Sexual Diversity, presented by the Centre of Sexuality. June 2022.
- How To Create A Culture of Trust & Accountability that Retains Employees presented by Michael Timms. August 2022.
- Full Day Employment Law Workshop presented by MLT Law. October 2022.
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager
The Rimrock Resort Hotel
08.2023 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
The Rimrock Resort Hotel
01.2021 - 08.2023
Tour & Travel Sales Manager
The Rimrock Resort Hotel
06.2019 - 01.2021
Gallery Manager
Carter-Ryan Gallery and Live Art Theatre
03.2017 - 06.2019
Front Office Manager
The Rimrock Resort Hotel
03.2015 - 02.2017
Front Office Supervisor/ Trainer
The Rimrock Resort Hotel
12.2013 - 02.2015
Front Office Supervisor
The Delta Banff Royal Canadian Lodge Charlton's Cedar Court
10.2012 - 07.2013
Assistant Front Office Manager
Hotel St. Moritz, MGallery Hotel by Accor
06.2011 - 10.2012
Night Auditor/ Security
The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, Relais & Chateaux
06.2011 - 10.2012
Front Office Supervisor/ Acting Manager
Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre
10.2009 - 09.2010
Group Coordinator
Radisson SAS Hotel
06.2007 - 12.2007
Certificate of Human Resources Management
University of Calgary
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