Melissa Garcia Manceaux

Melissa Garcia Manceaux, SHRM-SCP, has extensive experience in human resources, with a focus on providing strategic support, consultation, coaching, and direction to executive committee members. Melissa has worked as a Regional Director of Human Resources at Pacific Hospitality Group since 2022, where they oversee HR operations. Prior to that, from 2020 to 2022, Melissa served as the Director of Human Resources at Hotel Granduca Austin, also part of Pacific Hospitality Group. From 2015 to 2020, they worked at Sonesta Hotels, first as a Human Resources Coordinator, specializing in recruitment and onboarding, and later as a Human Resources Director, providing strategic support and championing the company's culture.

Melissa also has experience as a Human Resources Consultant, working with Dallas Country Club to develop their employee handbook and benefits guide from 2013 to 2015. Melissa previously held the position of Director of Human Resources at Barton Creek Resort & Spa for nearly 20 years, starting as an Assistant Director and later being promoted to Director. In the early part of their career, Melissa worked as a Personnel Manager at Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. and as a Human Resources Administrator at ClubCorp - Barton Creek Resort & Spa, where they were responsible for recruitment and employee onboarding. Overall, Melissa Garcia Manceaux brings a wealth of HR expertise and leadership experience to their roles.

Melissa Garcia Manceaux, SHRM-SCP, holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology from Baylor University. In terms of additional certifications, they obtained the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) designation from SHRM in February 2021. Prior to that, they obtained the Predictive Index Analyst certification from The Predictive Index in January 2016, and the PHR certification from SHRM in September 2010. Additionally, they obtained the Talent Plus Analyst certification from Talent Plus, Inc. in June 2010.