PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSYS

Experienced Human Resources professional enabling business operations and supporting top executive teams. Solid organizational development and all-around human resources skills. Managed budgets exceeding $2mm. Strong experience in recruitment, organizational development, human resources as a business partner, legal and regulatory compliance, start-ups and training delivery & design. Exceptional leadership skills. Additional proficiencies include coaching, mediation, executive high impact strategic negotiations and strategic planning. Computer literate. Fully bilingual (English & Spanish).

CAREER HISTORY

JJ McDonnell & Co., Inc. 2022 to Present

Human Resources Manager

For a 260+ employee premium seafood manufacturing organization, directed the Human Resources Department, reporting to the CEO and the COO. Managed areas of Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Recruiting, Temporary Employee Third Party Full Cycle Administration, Onboarding, Health and Safety, Insurance contracts’ management and negotiation, Training & Development and Payroll.

Directly supervised 2 HR Generalists and one Payroll and Training Specialist.

Institutionalized core programs to impact Turnover, Retention, Employee Morale, and Training Completion.

Implemented a new company wide Management Performance Bonus Program.

For a new retail customer, managed the recruiting and onboarding of 40 new employees in a record 3-week period.

AES Clean Technology, Inc. 2018 to 2022

In-House Recruiter & Training and Organizational Development Manager

For a fast growing 360+ employee Clean Room design, manufacturing and construction organization, leader in the life sciences industry, and reporting to the Human Resources Vice-President, managed all Recruitment initiatives, from start to finish (full cycle), at all levels of the organization.

In less than 9 months, completed over 120 hires, within a total of 14 classifications, achieving a 29day time to fill average.

Automated the entire Recruitment function by implementing an Applicant Tracking System.

Redesigned all employer branding initiatives, impacting social media, career sites and college/universities.

Embedded social media and the internet in all Recruitment efforts, designed around the business strategy and actual operations.

Designed, implemented and maintained a training program for the entire organization, using a Learning Management System (LMS).

Identified and assessed future and current training needs through job analysis, annual performance appraisals and consultation with line managers.

Deployed a wide variety of training methods.

Designed and conducted effective onboarding/induction and orientation sessions.

Monitored and evaluated training program’s effectiveness.

Managed the training bud get for the entire organization.

Identified opportunities for development and tailored training programs as necessary.

Maintained a keen understanding of training trends, developments, and best practices.

Condado Vanderbilt Resort 2014 to 2018

Executive Assistant to the President

Administered the Executive Office operation and the General Manager’s endeavors for a 5 Star Hotel/Resort with 460+ employees and 319 guestrooms.

Consistently managed executive events for the General Manager, Hotel Manager, President, as well as resort guests, such as meetings, public speaking appearances, dinner parties, cocktails, forums, social events, press and community related projects.

Supported the Executive Team in all labor and employee relations areas, including Recruiting.

Fully administered the Employee Reward and Recognition and the Service Culture Organizational Training and Development programs.

Superintendence of the Capitol of Puerto Rico 2010 to 2014

Human Resources Director

For a 350+ employee public sector organization, dedicated to the administration of all real estate and construction projects, directed a team of 10 human resources technicians and administrators, in the areas of Training & Development, Recruitment, Labor Relations / Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits, and Payroll.

Reviewed all classification, compensation, and benefits structures.

Re-engineered all the time and attendance systems.

Designed and launched a new Performance Evaluation Program.

Created and implemented a Formal Onboarding/Induction Training Program for all new employees within the organization.

Open Mobile, Inc. 2007 to 2010

Human Resources Director

For a 400+ employee organization, dedicated to cellular communications, at both the retail and the commercial sectors, directed a team of 5 human resources administrators, in the areas of Training & Development, Recruitment, Labor Relations / Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits, and Payroll.

Reengineered the Human Resources Department.

Enhanced the time and attendance systems.

Improved the recruitment standard operating procedure, positively impacting turnover at all levels.

Developed and implemented a new compensation structure and a new performance appraisal system, among other core projects.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Harvard University, Boston, MA

John F. Kennedy School of Government

Strategic Public Sector Labor Contract Negotiations Certified

Carlos Albizu University, San Juan, PR

Master’s Degree - Industrial Organizational Psychology – Magna Cum Laude / Distinction

University of Puerto Rico, San Juan Campus

Bachelor’s Degree - Psychology

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