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tony silva

@tonysilva

Talent acquisition and development leader driving recruitment and workforce growth in hospitality.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking leadership roles in talent acquisition or employee development within hospitality or resort operations where I can scale recruitment, implement HRIS/ATS best practices, and build training programs that improve retention and service.

I am a Talent Acquisition and Development Manager with over 20 years of hospitality experience, including hotel management roles at Marriott and Drury. I lead talent strategies, orientation, onboarding, and team development across multi-department resort operations, driving measurable workforce growth and process improvements.

I implemented and optimized Monarch’s ATS and HRIS platform, reducing application-to-start days to 16.09 in 2024 and closing 120+ jobs in a competitive market. I’ve been recognized as a 2023 Hospitality Leader of the Year and a 2024 Mile-High SHRM top recruiter finalist, and I build training programs aligned with Forbes standards to elevate service and retention.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Talent Acquisition Manager

Monarch Casino Resort Spa

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Led Monarch Inc.'s talent strategy and onboarding across 39 departments, increasing workforce by 20% in 2023 and 11% in 2024 while staffing all non-exempt roles. Implemented and optimized ATS/HRIS processes, reducing time-to-start to 17.66 days in 2023 and 16.09 days in 2024 and closing 120+ positions in a competitive market.

MH

Assistant General Manager

Marriott Hotels

Oct 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 2 months)

Oversaw daily operations, budgeting, and staff training resulting in a 78% average occupancy during the COVID-19 period and three consecutive months of perfect Guest Service scores (Jan–Mar 2021). Developed marketing and operational strategies that improved local and extended-stay business while maintaining profitability.

DH

Assistant General Manager

Drury Hotels

Oct 2014 - Oct 2020 (6 years)

Opened and led high-performing hotel operations and regional service initiatives across 18 hotels, including turning a bottom-20% property into a top performer through targeted recruitment, training, and operational improvements. Served as Regional Guest Service Expert and drove consistent performance and guest satisfaction.

MH

Assistant Front Desk Manager

Mission Palms Hotel

May 2006 - Oct 2014 (8 years 5 months)

Held multiple operational roles including front desk, housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation supervision, ensuring seamless guest services and daily operations across departments. Supervised transportation and facilities while supporting front-desk management duties to maintain service standards.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Grand Canyon University logoGU

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science, Business Management

Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Grand Canyon University, completed in 2012.

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