MARIA RINGGOLD, SHRM-SCP

Las Vegas, NV 89131 | 702.533.1164

mariaringgold@yahoo.com

HUMAN RESOURCES EXPERT

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS | TRAINING | STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Seasoned professional with 20+ years of field experience in all functional areas of Human Resources practices gained
through utilization of a robust work ethic, an analytical approach, and consistent career growth.
Articulate, communicator whose well-rounded background includes experience with critical thinking, openmindedness, training program development, and multi-lingual proficiency (English, Spanish, Hungarian).
Detail-oriented, resourceful leader fully-trained in the art of employee matters, legal ramifications, and problem
resolution across various environments.
Employee Relations
Benefits Administration
Diversity Awareness

Policy & Procedure Development

Legal & Regulatory Compliance
Labor Relations

Recruitment & Training

Conflict Management
Team Building

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BED, BATH & BEYOND E-COMMERCE & DISTRIBUTION CENTER, Las Vegas, NV July 2014 Present
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Manage the companys Human Resources Department regarding 400+ employees including (but not limited to): recruitment,
employee benefits, payroll, personnel relations, problem investigation/resolution, regulatory compliance, and more.
Leadership: Encourage staff development efforts by conducting all training, recruitment (for both direct and temporary
staff), developing training programs, and maintaining up-to-date personnel files.
Process Improvement: Spearhead efficiency through payroll discrepancy resolution, non-compliance investigation, preemployment background check/drug test coordination, workmans compensation, EEOC reporting, I-9 audits, HR-related
policies/procedures, and company representation at hearings.
Accomplishments: Entrusted with human resources management of the companys Harmon Face Values New
eCommerce and Distribution Center as of February of 2015.
EMERILS HOMEBASE LAS VEGAS, Las Vegas, NV June 2004 July 2014
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Oversaw all HR activities for Chef Emeril Lagasses Las Vegas restaurants from recruitment and selection to overall
compliance, to benefits, payroll, and employee relations.
Leadership: Directed all staff recruitment efforts including hiring, developing, training, new hire orientations,
background checks, pre-employment drug testing, and more.
Process Improvement: Safeguarded all efforts to provide a safe, open, and comfortable workplace environment for 600+
employees by performing OSHA/NOSHA training, disciplinary coaching, evaluations, and personnel file maintenance.
Accomplishments: Led the start-up of 2 new restaurants encompassing staffing, training, compliance requirements, and
administrative organization matters.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE,
CONTINUED
MARNELL CORREO ASSOCIATES, INC., Las Vegas, NV
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR March 2002 June 2004
DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP, Las Vegas, NV
HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR October 1998 March 2002

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
SOUTHERN NEVADA HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATION
EMPLOYMENT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (ESM)

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION), 2016
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA LAS VEGAS (UNLV), Las Vegas, NV
SENIOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (SHRM-SCP)
CERTIFICATION, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT