Tony Silva

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ABOUT TONY SILVA

Hey, I’m Tony Silva, Talent Acquisition and Development Manager at Monarch Casino Resort Spa in Black Hawk, Colorado. With over 20 years in hospitality, I’ve dedicated my career to talent acquisition, development, and leadership, passionate about building high-performing teams and innovative strategies.Since January 2023 at Monarch, I’ve rebuilt our iCIMS ATS platform, filled 90% of exempt openings, and cut turnover by 32%. I’ve launched a 5-day leadership orientation, luxury Forbes training, and a 6-month International Development Program. My recruiting team has set staffing standards in Black Hawk, growing the workforce by 20% in 2023 and 11% in 2024 despite a tough market. I’ve closed over 120 jobs with creative strategies, earning recognition as a Top 3 Recruiter in Colorado by Mile-High SHRM in 2024, 2023 Hospitality Leader of the Year, and a feature on the cover of Hospitality Business Review.Before Monarch, I was a Senior Recruiter at Goodwin Recruiting (20••••23) in Denver, specializing in contingent and retained recruiting nationwide. My focus on matching candidates with ideal roles led to Forbes America’s Best Recruiting Firms honors for 2022 and 2023. As Assistant General Manager at Marriott Hotel (20••••21) in Denver, I navigated COVID-19 challenges to achieve 78% occupancy and perfect guest service scores for three months in 2021. At Drury Hotels (20••••20), I turned around a struggling Flagstaff hotel and supported 18 properties as a Regional Guest Service Expert. My career began at Mission Palms Hotel in Tempe, Arizona (20••••14), rising from maintenance to Assistant Front Desk Manager, gaining deep industry insights.As a Hospitality Board Member for CU Boulder and Warren Tech, I help shape future talent through educational outreach, believing success lies in culture and retention. My leadership blends strategy with hands-on engagement, focusing on quality and fit.Originally from Arizona’s East Valley, I’ve lived in Flagstaff and now Denver with my girlfriend, her son, our cat Sushi, and dog Kooper. An NCAA bowler (20••••11), I honed discipline and competitiveness. I enjoy weightlifting, bowling, hiking, skiing, and family time. My career reflects a drive to make a difference in hospitality, and I’m excited for what’s next.