Wanda G.

About Wanda G.

Wanda Gispert, drives global gaming market share through innovative workforce development solutions. With over 25 years in the hospitality industry, Wanda has opened multiple properties for MGM Resorts, Hilton and Marriott across the U.S, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. Wanda’s remarkable ability to navigate tough labor markets and foster collaborative partnerships with organizations supporting individuals of varying abilities, veterans, higher education institutions, non-profits, and government agencies has been instrumental in her achievements. Wanda led the successful workforce development for MGM Springfield, a $950 million resort in Massachusetts, creating jobs and surpassing local hiring goals. Previously, she was part of the opening team for MGM National Harbor, a $1.4 billion resort near Washington, D.C, achieving 48% local county hires for employees. After which she was appointed to Maryland\'s Governor\'s Workforce Development Board. Her most recent success resulted in securing the first gaming license in Japan, a milestone achievement in the company\'s global expansion efforts.Wanda currently serves on the Industry Advisory Council for the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE), to improve the quality of global education and research in the hospitality industry. She is an adjunct professor in the Hospitality and Tourism Management graduate program at Virginia Tech.

Experience

1. Vice President, Workforce Development

   Mgm Japan

   Feb 2016 — Present

Education

• UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hospitality

  Master's Degree, Hospitality Administration/Management

• Georgia State University

  Human Resources Development & Policy, Human Resources Development