Teyawna Stewart

Leading the development of Harbour Construction’s first HR function and building scalable people systems that support both our field and office teams. As the company’s inaugural HR Manager, I partner directly with the President and owner to strengthen culture, streamline processes, and support the people behind our civil infrastructure projects.

Proudly Nova Scotian, fiercely world-class, resulta is a leading global marketing service provider and specializes in affiliate marketing and publishing. Managing hundreds of affiliate marketing web properties ranging from Back-End Development, Design, Marketing, Content and Product. When I joined resulta in the autumn of 2015 the team was a relatively small group of approximately 25 people. During my tenor I implemented HR strategy to encompass effective operational HR functions that support the organization. Originally hired as HR Manager in a company with 25 employees and worked to implement a comprehensive PeopleOps strategy as the business grew. Promoted to Head of HR (2017) as the workforce grew and subsequent HR team formulated to support the headcount growth. Promoted to Director of HR, global capacity (2021) as multiple acquisitions occurred. Currently overseeing the Global PeopleOps Strategy for 600+ employees (including contractors) across 7 different countries (Canada, UK, Spain, South Africa, Colombia, Bulgaria & Estonia).

Symcor Inc is one of Canada's leading outsources of financial processing. With multiple locations across Canada, Symcor offers a diverse portfolio of integrated solutions in item processing, statement processing and production and cash management services. Halifax had two sites with an approximate 200 employees and specializes in cash management and item processing services. Human Resources Advisor for the Atlantic Region reporting directly to the Regional Human Resources Manager based in Quebec. Provided HR support to local General Manager, two Senior Managers and seven Assistant Managers all within a federally regulated environment.

Hercules SLR Group of Companies at the time of employment had 28 branches located in seven Canadian Provinces across several companies/brands with a combined total of 400 employees. Accountable for all Human Resources related functions for the entirety of Hercules SLR Group of Companies with one HR Generalist and One Payroll Administrator falling under the Human Resource Manager umbrella. Reported directly to the President and Owner of Hercules SLR Group of Companies and was a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

The Holiday Inn Harbourview had 202 guest rooms, a full service restaurant and over 14,000sq of meeting and convention space. I was successfully promoted from Human Resources Coordinator to Human Resource Manager subsequent to overseeing the Human Resources Department (beginning March 2007) when the Human Resources Manager left her position. The only individual in the HR department overseeing 112 employees within a unionized environment, reported directly to the General Manager. Vice president of HHRC (Hospitality Human Resources Committee) comprised of Hotel HR Managers. Organizing committee member of the hospitality industry awareness day and job fair, an annual event that is organized by HHRC and HANS (Hotel Association of NS). Organizing committee member of the amazing race, an annual charity event that is organized by HHRC ($15,000 was donated to IWK in 2010).

Organized and directed ten Department Managers while providing full support to the General Manager. Beginning in August 2006 until May 2007 overseen all marketing initiatives while Director of Sales and Marketing was on maternity leave. Worked closely on all marketing campaigns with Director of Sales and Marketing to develop strategies, design and layout with the goal of providing a consistent branded image. Coordinated, designed and printed all hotel collateral. Assisted in ensuring that Holiday Inn franchise brand standards were maintained for overall Hotel. Executive of the Management Team under the direct leadership of the General Manager.

Research and development of new business avenues in various markets. Responsible for internal sales service of all group business. Maintained hotel tour market, ensuring budgeted revenues was achieved quarterly. Leveraged business relationships through networking social events. Developed and maintained daily revenue reports to ensure hotel yield management goals were achieved. Positioned hotel E-commerce (internet and website positioning). Provided sales support to hotel Sales Managers through actively participating in sales blitz, sales calls, telemarketing, cold calling etc. Integral part of Hotel Sales Team working under the Director of Sales & Marketing leader. This position was divided up 50% Revenue Management functions and 50% development of new business to generate revenue.

Ensured Reservations Department strategies were consistent with yield management directives as set by Hotel Revenue Team. Positioned rates and daily selling strategies. Forecasted occupancy and rate structure. Responded to reservation inquiries. Provided management support and reservations standards to Front Office Staff. Worked closely with the Hotel Sales Team to adjust rates for corporate clients and ensure that all group requirements were successfully completed. Primary reservations associate reporting directly to the Guest Services Manager.

Peak tourism season, annually from May until October. Coordinated the arrival and departure of all motor coach tours/ group arrivals. Reported to the Reservations Manager.