Rozell T. Blanks, Ed.D.

Experience

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  US Air Force

  May 1996 - Jan 2000

  Training Manager
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  Cintas

  Oct 1999 - Apr 2000

  Human Resources Manager
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  Corestaff Services

  Apr 2000 - Apr 2001

  Performance Partnership Manager
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  Encore Productions

  Apr 2001 - Dec 2006

  Director of Human Resources

  In this role, I was responsible for overseeing the overall strategic direction and day to day operations of the human resources function for a global presentation and events company based in Las Vegas.

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  MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Las Vegas

  Dec 2006 - Dec 2010

  Executive Director, Human Resources

  Reporting to the Vice President of HR, I was responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the human resources department, providing support to over 9,000 employees in a Forbes 5 Star and AAA 5 Diamond hospitality organization. My areas of responsibility included overseeing employee relations, labor relations, training, compensation, employee services and I served on various committees and task forces. This executive level position afforded me the opportunity to work with proven leaders in the hospitality and gaming community. Show less

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  MGM Grand Detroit

  Dec 2010 - now

  As Vice President of Human Resources of a Forbes 4 star and AAA 4 diamond integrated resort in Detroit Michigan, I am overall responsible for the operations and strategic direction of the human resources function that supports over 3,000 employees in a heavily unionized environment and serve as a member of the property's executive committee. I also represent MGM Grand Detroit as a member of the City of Detroit's Joint Employment and Procurement Advisory Board.

  • Vice President of Human Resources, Midwest Group

    Jun 2019 - now

  • Vice President, Human Resources

    Dec 2010 - Jun 2019