Ana Maria Rivas-Gonzalez 281-***-**** ( acck1i@r.postjobfree.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/anamariarivasgonzalez/ ( Katy, TX 77494
Human Resources Generalist
Business and Organizational Development Consultancy Corporate Training
Innovative, resourceful human resources management professional with years
of progressive experience leading and managing strategic HR operations and
initiatives in diverse and complex work environments. Corporate-level
experience in organizational development, employee retention, international
relations, salary structures and compensation, and change management.
Talented in development and enforcement of corporate policies. Skilled in
analyzing staffing needs and executing solutions that produce maximized
efficiency and reduced operational costs.
Accomplished in effectively coordinating high-profile initiatives and
processes with broad understanding of strategic planning deriving
performance objectives at all levels up to and including evaluating,
analyzing, and communicating key data to customers, peers, and senior
management. Execute solutions that maximize business-employee potential and
reduce labor costs. Diplomatic leader gifted in facilitating dialogue that
results in positive outcomes for all stakeholders. Fluent in English and
Spanish.
Business and Organizational Development ( Recruitment Programs ( Talent
Management ( Policy & Procedure Creation
Performance Management ( Employee Supervision & Training ( Budget
Development/Cost Controls
Strategic & Tactical Planning ( Employee Relations/Mediation ( Contract
Negotiations ( Regulatory Compliance
Education & Specialized Coursework
MBA, Business Administration, American Intercontinental University,
Schaumburg, IL, GPA: 3.54, 2013
BS, Polymer Science & Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, State
College, PA, GPA: 2.60
Master, Quality & Productivity Management, Universidad Experimental
Nacional Francisco de Miranda, Venezuela, GPA: 3.66
Relevant Career History
Mammoet USA/Mammoet South America, Rosharon, TX 2012-2013
Sales Coordinator/Data Management
Initiated and managed sales activity including pending project follow-ups
on behalf of Sales management, Project Sales Manager, and Sales Directors.
Compiled, entered, and compared data from sourced documents in SAP and CRM
to maintain sales and project information within Mammoet USA and Mammoet
South America organizations. Prepared and evaluated contracts and other
legally binding documents, proofread and edited information, and performed
other duties as assigned.
. Taught managerial and administrative personnel in South America to use
SAP and CRM systems to improve efficiency.
. Established communication is related to sales and marketing among
country managers within the Mammoet South America organization in order
to achieve strategic planning and annual quotas.
Servipica Puerto La Cruz, Servipica Puerto La Cruz, Anzo tegui, Venezuela
2006-2008
Corporate Human Resource Manager
Directed full scope of HR functions, including the creation,
implementation, and oversight of policies, practices, and procedures,
overseeing 290 employees. Designed and implemented world-class
organizational development and HR programs in alignment with organization's
mission, values, and strategic goals. Launched multiple HR initiatives to
achieve performance outcomes. Supervised data entry, new accounts
management, and client services personnel.
. Linked HR programs to corporate strategic business plan to conceive
critical performance initiatives strategically leveraged through
policies, wages, benefits, recruitment, training, and development
practices.
. Conceptualized and deployed multiple systems and processes to improve and
streamline employee welfare programs resulting in significant year over
year cost reductions.
Professional Experience Continued...
Mammoet Venezuela, Barcelona, Anzo tegui, Venezuela 2005-2006
Commercial Manager
Guided activities focused on petrochemical industry, civil projects, power
plant facilities, and offshore business and marine projects. Analyzed
client's requirements to generate tailor-made solutions regarding heavy
lifting and transport. Trained, developed, coached, and evaluated 60
employees to cultivate exceptional customer service. Monitored and analyzed
team performance, developed and implemented employee training programs, and
established vital systems to resolve customer inquiries. Continuously
designed and implemented best practices, measurement tools, and analytics
to drive and support operational priorities.
Tecnolog a Educativa de Falc n, Punto Fijo, Venezuela 2003-2004
Marketing and Business Process Improvement Consultant
Delivered consultancy services to small and medium companies using Balance
Scorecard, Total Quality and other methodologies to improve productivity.
Consulted with management on a myriad of practices, policies, and
procedures, including, but not limited to, developing and managing
employees, marketing products and services, analyzing and driving sales
volume, identifying and solving business problems, and designing and
implementing organizational development to acquire competitive strategies.
Provided strategic analysis of marketing including potential market
studies, clients training needs detection, integral solutions products,
measuring results and follow up. Devised cost-effective solutions to
resolve systemic problems by ascertaining the core problem, identifying key
decision-makers, then collaborating to find creative solutions that
utilized systems and tools already in place.
. Conceptualized, implemented, and monitored multiple strategies,
processes, and technologies critical to operations
PDVSA-CIED, Petr leos de Venezuela, Punto Fijo, Venezuela 1993-2003
Corporate Training Program Manager
Designed and conducted training programs and initiatives to align corporate
performance with organizational values. Synthesized personnel, management,
and operations to meet organizational requirements. Applied adult learning
concepts while delivering training in various formats such as one-on-one,
small, and large groups. Assessed training efficacy and skill mastery to
identify future training opportunities and implement process improvements.
Facilitated technical, functional and soft skills for new and existing
employees.
. Organized international technical events related to oil laboratories to
keep them in the state of the art analytical technique.
. Designed, procured, constructed, and launched corporate training
laboratory for refining, production, distribution, and research
functions.
. Integrated Micro- Entrepreneur training programs with government and
other international institutions established to equip unemployed people
with new skills.
. Utilized change management principles, organizational development and
values to fuse 3 affiliates with different cultures into 1 newly
established corporation.
Additional professional chronology as Special Education Teacher, Team
Leader, ALIEF-ISD, Houston, TX (2009-2012); Technical
Translator/Interpreter, Atlantic LNG Trinidad/Tobago (2005); & Technical
Translator/Interpreter, AMERIVEN Oil Company, Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela
(2004-2005)
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook), SAP, CRM