Marta Ávila Alonso
@martavilaalonso
Dynamic HR leader driving talent, learning and culture across borders.
SpainWhat I'm looking for
I am a dynamic HR leader with over a decade of international experience in talent management, recruitment and organizational development, fluent in English and Italian and conversational in French. I design and implement HR strategies that improve engagement, performance and retention across pre-opening and operational hotel environments.
I have led end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and internship programs, managed multiple simultaneous hiring processes, and coached managers to foster team development. I have overseen culture change and orientation for 200+ associates during pre-opening and opening phases and implemented SOPs and global policies across more than ten business areas.
My technical strengths include LMS administration, ATS and HRMS tools, and learning program design; I combine a results-driven approach and global mindset to deliver measurable people outcomes and support organizational growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Talent Development Manager
Rosewood Villa Magna
Jan 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 4 months)
Led pre-opening and opening HR activities, delivered orientation and training for 200+ associates and managed culture change and onboarding across the property.
Talent Development Manager
Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco
Jan 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 11 months)
Designed and implemented HR strategies, recruitment, onboarding and talent development for the resort, leading culture change and coaching managers to improve performance and succession planning.
Assistant Learning Manager
Park Hyatt Majorca
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Acted as Manager for learning and development during pre-opening and operations, designing and delivering onboarding programs and developing associate training to support hotel goals.
Guest Service Ambassador & Trainer
Hyatt Regency London The Churchill
Jan 2012 - Dec 2016 (4 years 11 months)
Personalized guest experiences and led a 25-associate team, designing and facilitating onboarding and training programs to maintain service standards in a 400+ room hotel.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)
WSET Level 2, Wine & Spirits Education
Achieved WSET Level 2 certification in wine and spirits.
Italian Hospitality Academy
Certificate, Hospitality
Completed hospitality-related training including pre-opening and hotel opening practices.
Harvard (LinkedIn Learning)
Professional Development Certificates, Management & Leadership
2018 - 2020
Completed Harvard Manager Mentor and related LinkedIn Learning coursework on management and leadership.
Divulgación Dinámica Academy
Certificate, Human Resources
2017 - 2018
Undertook online training in Human Resources and Talent Management.
European University Miguel de Cervantes
Bachelor's Degree, Tourism
2003 - 2007
Completed a Tourism degree with focus on hospitality operations and service management.
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Location
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