Silvia Savoldi

Versatile international professional with 14+ years of experience across hospitality, operations, administration, partnerships, human resources, and recruitment in Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. Experienced in coordinating people and processes, supporting customers and business partners, organizing complex workflows, and providing responsive service in multicultural environments. Authorized to work in the United States and seeking part-time opportunities.

Partnerships Manager at RMC Asia (2024-03 – 2025-08)

• Managed candidate recruitment and application pipelines for international Work & Travel and hospitality internship programs, from screening through placement.
• Conducted interviews, coordinated documentation, sourced candidates, and maintained organized pipeline records.
• Collaborated with global partner agencies to resolve application issues and support successful placements through responsive communication.

Director of Talent Acquisition at JA Resorts & Hotels (2016-08 – 2023-08)

• Led talent acquisition for a portfolio of nine hotels and resorts, partnering with senior leaders and hiring managers across multiple properties.
• Directed full-cycle recruitment, including workforce planning, sourcing, interviews, selection, offers, and onboarding coordination.
• Implemented a new applicant tracking system, improving visibility, organization, and consistency across recruitment workflows.
• Built international talent pipelines, introduced cost-conscious sourcing strategies, and conducted market research.
• Led and coached the recruitment team while promoting a responsive, candidate-focused hiring experience.

Assistant HR Manager - Pre-Opening Team at The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa (2014-05 – 2016-03)

• Supported recruitment and workforce readiness for the hotel pre-opening and subsequent operations.
• Advised managers and employees on HR policies, staffing, and employee relations matters.
• Assisted with payroll budgeting, workforce forecasting, HR reporting, employee housing, and daily HR operations.

HR Executive - Pre-Opening Team at Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort (2013-10 – 2014-05)

• Supported full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and workforce preparation for the opening of a luxury hotel.
• Helped develop HR procedures and coordinated employee, visa, and employment documentation while maintaining confidential records.

HR Coordinator & Executive Assistant to the General Manager at Symphony Style Hotel (formerly Hotel Missoni) (2011-01 – 2013-09)

• Coordinated interview schedules, candidate communication, employee records, and HR database updates.
• Supported payroll preparation, attendance, leave administration, and responses to employee HR inquiries.
• Managed the General Manager's calendar, travel, meetings, minutes, follow-ups, and confidential administrative priorities.

Retail Associate at Various retail employers

Approximately three years while attending university

Bachelor's Degree in Intercultural Communication for Cooperation and Business – University of Bergamo, Italy