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Giselle brings 8 years of HR experience to E|H. While Giselle's strengths lie in leadership development, training, compliance and HRIS programming, she also has extensive knowledge of the complete hospitality business lifecycle – everything from acquiring a liquor license to managing accounts payable. Giselle has the ability to analyze a scenario from every possible angle and uses her unique experience to provide multi-faceted support to her clients. Giselle holds her bachelor's in psychology from Brooklyn College and her certification in HR management from Pace University.

Ideal Restaurant Experience

I love a low key spot that’s brimming with creativity, where bartenders and line cooks have freedom to present new ideas. You can always tell when the staff is free to express themselves through the food and drink - sometimes their excitement is more satisfying than whatever I'm eating or drinking.

What does "creating workplaces where people thrive" mean to you?

Creating a workplace where all employees feel genuinely seen and heard, where their personal goals are prioritized and invested in as equally as their professional goals.

Melissa’s love for HR has grown over the past 10 years as she's worked in generalist roles across the quick service retail and hospitality industries in Australia and the US. Prior to joining E|H, Melissa implemented HR processes and systems for a fast-growing café & coffee shop concept with over 40 locations nationwide. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Melissa has always had a passion for travel and food, which has led her to visit over 40 countries and influenced her decision to move to New York City in 2017. Melissa has her bachelor's in psychology from Monash University and a graduate diploma in psychology from Deakin University. She is also a SHRM certified professional (SHRM-CP).

Ideal Restaurant Experience

The most special part about living in New York is having so many different cuisines at our fingertips. I love being able to experience the food of the world without leaving New York. My favorite places to eat are authentic, approachable and, most importantly, delicious! If I had to pick one food to eat forever it would no doubt be fried chicken!

What does "creating workplaces where people thrive" mean to you?

“Thriving” to me means being the best version of myself in all aspects of life -- at work and in my personal life, both mentally and physically.