Manuel Eric Alfredo Gatica

Queens Village, NY 11379

Comfortable with time zones: EST & CST
Availability to Interview: 24 hours of prior notice
Availability to start: Immediately
Actively interviewing: Yes
Any offer in hand: No
Previously worked at Google: No

Summary:
 Extensive administration and office management experience with an emphasis on Human Resources,
specifically, recruitment, training and employee relations/labor relations.
 Responsible for recruitment, compensation/reporting and event planning. Represented the company at all DOL
hearings. Created and implemented new hire orientation program, training classes including ADA compliance
and sexual harassment, and an employee recognition program using FISH.
 Handled all employee relations matters including investigations of hostile work environment, harassment claims,
and any actions in violation of the employee code of conduct.
 She has 10+ year of experience in managing staff at all levels of the employment process.
 Proficient with multiple HRIS systems including Workday, UltiPro/UKG and Paychex.

Education:
 Cornell University, Employment Law Certification February 2020 .
 College of Southern Nevada, General Education Fall 2000 – Spring 2003.
 High School Diploma from Horizon High School Las Vegas, NV – 1998.

Professional Experience:
Resorts World Casino Queens, NY June 2021 – September
2021
Recruiter
 Full-Cycle recruiting for the only casino in New York City, assisting in the opening of new Hyatt Hotel on
property.

Ellis Island Honors Society New York, NY March 2016 – September

2020
Human Resources Coordinator
 Leading all Human Resources functions as needed including recruiting seasonal staff.
 Manager for day-to-day operations for the non-profit organization.
 Assisting in organizing with the non- profit staff to host am annual gala to raise funds for multiple events.
 Administrative functions include correspondence with high level guests including fortune 500 leaders as well as
elected officials at all levels.
 Correspondence included collecting biographies, headshots and all other relative information for the event.
 Post-production of the event includes follow up with the high- profile guests to distribute portraits and all other
images as well as other media material. Final collection of all outstanding donations

Rainbow Room New York, NY May 2016 – September

2016
Human Resources Generalist
 Administrator for all Human Resources functions including but not limited to benefits, department of labor
correspondence, worker’s compensation, FMLA & disability leaves as well as the on-boarding for all new hires
including exempt and non-exempt associates.
 Recruiting; posting open position, pre-screening and hosting open interviews.
 Employee Relations; Investigating claims and following through with resolution.
Rear View Safety Brooklyn, NY August 2015 – March
2016
Human Resources Business Partner
 Created human resources department for growing e-commerce automotive electronics company.
 Creation includes writing and implementation of employee handbook, policies and procedures as well as
establishing a human resource contact for existing and new employees.
 Conducting new hire orientations.

New York Skyline, Inc., New York, NY August 2011 – January

2015
Human Resources and Quality Control Coordinator
 Responsible for recruitment, compensation/reporting and event planning. Represented the company at all DOL
hearings. Created and implemented new hire orientation program, training classes including ADA compliance
and sexual harassment, and an employee recognition program using FISH.
 Revised the employee handbook to create a standard of conduct and implemented progressive discipline
program.
 Heavily involved in start-up of new company, Skyline Sightseeing.
 Created and wrote approximately 20 job descriptions for all newly created positions at all levels including
executive roles.

Treasure Island Resort and Spa Las Vegas, NV August 2006 – October
2009
Employee Relations Lead Specialist
 Handled all employee relations matters including investigations of hostile work environment, harassment claims,
and any actions in violation of the employee code of conduct.
 Conducted SPI investigations, bringing all matters to full closure, including progressive discipline up to and
including separation of employment.
 Negotiated discipline and terminations as well as lay-off and recall of union employees with the local labor
union; following all NLRB guidelines.

Mirage Hotel & Resort Las Vegas, NV March 2005 – August -

2006
Satellite Cashier Cage Supervisor
 Manager of team of eleven cashiers responsible for the counting and accounting of all non- gaming revenue for
the property.
 Creating schedules as well as hiring new cashiers to fill positions in my department.
 Reporting to the Hotel Controller, working with all non-gaming department heads to investigate cash
discrepancies for daily cash drops.