MGM Resorts International promotes Allison Smith Mitchell

(PRESS RELEASE) -- MGM Resorts International announced the promotion of Allison Smith Mitchell to Vice President of Regional Human Resources Business Partnerships, where she will oversee regional Human Resource operations while providing strategic direction and leadership.

As a key member of MGM Resorts International’s Human Resources leadership team and operating committee, Smith Mitchell will partner with the Human Resources Center of Excellence to establish short and long-term people strategies and goals for the regional properties, while also championing company culture and employee value proposition.

“As a mission-driven leader with a successful track record of comprehensive human capital management in the Southeast region, I am enthusiastic about this new chapter and the expansion of my scope,” said Smith Mitchell. “I look forward to applying my capabilities and driving key HR results across the eight MGM Resorts International regional properties.”

In this role, she will also partner closely with the Human Resources Center of Excellence to design and implement comprehensive strategies, programs and action plans to support talent acquisition goals and improve critical organizational performance in the areas of guest service, quality and efficiency.

Smith Mitchell most recently served as Vice President of Human Resources for Beau Rivage Resort & Casino and Gold Strike Casino Resort. She has over 27 years of Human Resources experience within the gaming and hospitality industry, having spent 10 of those years with Caesars/Park Place & Harrah’s Entertainment in New Orleans before moving to Biloxi a year after Hurricane Katrina to re-open Beau Rivage in 2006.

She earned her master’s degree in organizational management at the University of Phoenix, New Orleans and a bachelor’s degree in sociology and communications at Loyola University (New Orleans). She is also a certified Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-CP, PHR).