Human Resources Manager

CATALINA VASQUEZ-VALDERRAMA

***** ***** ***** ***** ! Houston, TX 77441

832-***-**** ! ****************@*****.***

http://www.linkedin.com/in/catalinavasquezv/

HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE

Accomplished Human Resources Business Professional with nine years of experience backed by proven

track record in managing variety of human resources activities in cross-functional multinational/multicultural

environments across Latin America, Europe, Asia and North America.

SKILLS

Strategic Human Resources Planning ! Performance and Talent Management ! Change Management &

Reengineering ! Succession Planning & Development ! Mergers & Acquisitions ! Global Compensation,

Benefits & Payroll !Training & Development ! Bilingual in English and Spanish

CAREER & ACHIEVEMENT SUMMARY

Consultant - Novus International, Inc. - St. Louis, USA Aug 2010 – Dec 2012

Provided services to Human Resource Team Globally in the following areas: Human Resources Strategy,

Performance & Talent Management, Benefits and Compensation, Training & Development among others.

• Rolled out Management and Integrity Systems’ in newly acquired business by implementing and

training employees and local directors.

• Advised senior management in succession planning and gearing processes to align with the long-

term strategy.

• Implemented change management across the organization by linking critical success factors into

individual accountabilities.

• Transferred and changed of employees’ contracts (white and blue collar) to align with a more

efficient entity structure in Mexico and minimize effects of the mandatory Profit Sharing Plan (PTU)

in the company bottom line.

Novus International, Inc. - St. Louis, USA Aug 2003 – Aug 2010

(Chemical Animal Health & Nutrition)

Director Global Human Resources

• Designed and implemented international human resources strategies, programs and policies around

the globe in a five year period to support the growth of the company from $400M to $1B in revenue

and headcount from 200 to 800 employees worldwide.

• Managed the HR due diligence and integration activities for the acquisition of companies with

operations in Mexico, Spain and the United States with minimum impact on SG&A and COGS.

• Identified and executed Business Process Reengineering initiatives through the organization to align

resources and support the strategy.

• Implemented People Role Evaluation Planning Process working with the executive leadership team

to align the resources of the organization.

• Decentralized the HR function from headquarters into the regions, (LATAM, Europe and Asia),

creating a global team to partner efficiently with the business and speed decision-making processes.

Manager Global Human Resources

Designed and implemented full spectrum of a HR programs and services that support employee life cycle.

Developed on-boarding process internationally as well as training initiatives to ensure effective

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management and development of employees globally.

Defined and executed robust compensation and benefit programs that were both financially

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responsible and supportive of employee retention in Latin America, Europe and Asia.

Supported businesses growth globally by partnering with world area directors.

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CATALINA VASQUEZ-VALDERRAMA

Global Human Resources Generalist

Administered human resources policies and procedures. Collected and analyzed HR data and provided

recommendations to management.

Modeled, trained and communicated new Sales Annual Incentive Plan and Long-Term Incentive

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Plan throughout the organization.

Changed and restructured labor contracts for key employees in Mexico and Brazil ensuring that new

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compensation packages were in-line with the company policies and local labor law.

International Payroll Accountant

Responsible for the payroll function in the United States and Latin America; general ledger, accruals, journal entries and

account reconciliations; 5500 & workers compensation, calendar and fiscal year-end audits and processes.

Implemented Internal Controls and SOX within the payroll function to maintain segregation of duties

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and minimize risks.

Prepared and analyzed forecast for payroll overhead and incentive plans as well as analyze variances

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at the end of calendar and fiscal year.

El Mundo Newspaper (Media & Publishing Company) – Colombia Jun 1995 – Dec 2000

Product Development Manager

• Developed and created new products that resulted in 45% to 70% increases on sales and advertising.

• Managed technology conversion processes in the operations department within a six-month period.

• Growth 35% of company income from third-party sources by attracting and retaining new customers

while increasing plant capacity usage.

Gomez Arriola Bravo S.A. (Stock Exchange Member) – Colombia Dec 1993 – Jun 1995

Executive Manager

• Directed the merger process between two brokerage firms (Gomez Arriola S.A. & Carlos Bravo S.A)

• Created policies and procedures to protect investors’ interest and comply with legal regulations.

• Supervised opening and managed administration of subsidiary in Bogota.

Grupo Argos (Cementos del Caribe) – Colombia Dec 1992 – Jun 1993

Treasury Assistant Intern

• Managed financial obligation in Colombian currency for two subsidiaries

• Scheduled payments for contractors and vendors.

EDUCATION

M.A. in Finance - Webster University St. Louis, USA - 2003

M.B.A. with emphasis in Management - Webster University - St. Louis, USA - 2003

B.A. in Business Administration - EAFIT University - Medellin, Colombia - 1995

OTHER

Shafer Elementary and James Randolph Elementary PTA - Volunteer – 2012/present

Chairman of Multicultural & Inclusiveness activities 2014 - 2015

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Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) Member

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Junior Achievement Programs for kindergarten and first graders

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Library and In-class support (reader, homeroom mom, work-room)

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Webster University - Graduate Assistant International Recruitment Office – June 2001/May 2003

Recruited, assisted and supported potential and current international students

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Traveled abroad to visit schools, college counselors and potential students

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Represented University in local recruitment fairs and events

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