Kara Guerry, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Experience

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  Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino

  Oct 1991 - Sept 1992

  Cocktail Server
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  Boyd Gaming - Par-A-Dice Property

  Oct 1992 - Jul 2005

  Liaison for hourly employees and management assisting to resolve and mediate in areas of concern. Assisted many through the company appeal process.Facilitated New Hire Orientation and company training programs.Organized and performed editing of employee communication pieces, newsletter, web intranet, etc. Effectively transformed the employee newsletter from an outsourced piece to an in house publication at a third of the original cost reducing the property events budget significantly.Responsible for the team member event calendar, cost effectively expanded employee appreciation programs resulting in a positive impact to property moral. Show less

  • Employee Development Manager

    Feb 2005 - Jul 2005

  • Employee Relations Manager

    Apr 2001 - Feb 2005

  • Casino Dealer

    Oct 1992 - Apr 2001
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  Community Unit District No. 140

  Mar 2007 - Aug 2008

  Teacher's Aide

  Worked one on one teaching and providing support to Autistic students with several learning disabilities and behavioral issues. Effectively communicated with special ed instructor and classroom teacher to adapt lesson plans. Utilized extreme patience, sensitivity, and a fluid demeanor in order to assist the child.

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  M-P-W Alternative School

  Oct 2008 - May 2009

  Sustitute Teacher
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  Bally's Evansville Casino & Hotel

  Jul 2009 - now

  Manages Team Members in the Human Resources Department coordinating activities, such as employment, benefits, training, and other Team Member services in accordance with IGC regulations. Business partner for gaming departments and First Chair managing labor relations. Responsibilities include training staff members, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problem. Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs. OSHA-10, SPHR and SHRM-SCP Certifications. Show less

  • Director of Human Resources

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Human Resource Manager

    Jul 2009 - Jan 2023