Guillermo X. Alban Page *

GUILLERMO X. ALBAN, MBA

Helping Organizations Translate Their Business Goals to Reality 8597 SW 109th Ave. 305-***-****

Miami, FL 33173

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www.linkedin.com/in/guillermo-alban-88b6305

Professional Experience

Seasoned Human Resources Professional, “hands-on” and “results-oriented” Business Partner with strong business acumen and 20+ years of experience leading HR and administrative staff domestically and globally to ensure policies, practices and procedures are administered in a fair and consistent manner and in compliance with all federal and state legislation. Experience spans many global and domestics industries including hospitality, aviation, high-tech, retail & wholesale, logistics, pharmaceutical, and media-advertising industries. SKILLS

Proven track record of assessing, developing and implementing human resources integrated solutions to support and accomplish business objectives in the following areas: Human Capital Strategy / Talent Management / Succession Planning / Organizational Development / Employee’s Culture & Engagement / Change Management / Global Mobility / Compensation & Benefits / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion / Mergers & Acquisitions. Fluent in both English and Spanish.

Windows XP, Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel & PowerPoint,

PeopleSoft, ULTIPRO, SAP, and Payroll Services ADP & PAYCHECK

Manufacturing experience in human resources management and operations.

Labor Relations experience improving and sustaining a positive employee relations climate

Awarded the Florida Multicultural Leadership Award in 2015. ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Master of Business Administration - University of Miami Coral Gables, FL 2001 Bachelor of Business Administration - St. Thomas University Miami, FL 1999 Collective Bargaining Studies Certification – Cornell University New York, NY 2000 CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

ALBOR MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, Miami, FL 2016-Present Sr. Human Resources Director

ALBOR Management Solutions is a human resources consulting firm devoted to helping organizations improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase profitability. It involves a data-driven approach to problem-solving that combines powerful management philosophies and key principles including value identification, alignment of goals and objectives across hierarchies, streamlining processes, increasing efficiency and responsibly reducing costs, and fostering a culture of engagement, efficiency, and responsibility leading to enhanced team productivity, excel performance, and customer service loyalty.

>Strong business acumen and presence with the ability to influence senior leaders on critical issues, considerations, and decisions within a matrix environment.

>Responsible for analyzing and supporting the corporate strategic development, implementation, and management of the network of people and services that comply with all legal requirements developing future leaders committed to its mission and strategic objectives. Guillermo X. Alban Page 2

STARCOM MEDIAVEST GROUP, Coral Gables, FL 2011-2016 VP/ Regional Human Resources Director –Latin America SMG is a global media advertising agency. Led the HR function for a large organization, supporting 1,200+ associates and partnering closely with the global HR group to maximize employee’s productivity in a multicultural environment in Latin America. Responsible for planning, coordinating, developing, implementing, and executing, HR initiatives to support organizational effectiveness, and deliver best-in-class systems (Internally for employees, consultants, and management team and externally for potential candidates, government representatives, vendors, and others) as well as company s representatives.

>Ensured the organization had an effective talent management system, including recruiting, assessment, and development to support the organization's growth, and embracing the new realities of media and consumer relationships emphasizing a multicultural approach, integrated network of highly specialized individuals, and magnet for forward-thinkers and industry front-runners.

>Counsel employees and management regarding employee relations issues including performance management, facilitation of formal/informal complaints, and resolution.

>Transformed Talent Development planning to ensure future-ready capability and succession pools that built capacity, portability, diversity, and fluidity of the talent supply in line with the business talent demand.

>Achieved TOP-Company awards in 8 countries across the LATAM region in 2014 and 2015. ALBAN & ASSOCIATES LLC, Miami, FL 2010-2011

Principal

Human resources consulting practice helping maximize business performance by developing leaders, building capabilities, and driving organizational change - experience aligning business and talent strategy in multiple industries from professional services to retail and wholesale organizations. Function as a strategic business advisor to executive teams regarding key HR functional priorities.

>Partnered with cross-functional business teams to ensure alignment and implementation of business and HR strategies, policies, and programs. Facilitated and delivered cost effective HR solutions for complex, strategic business issues.

> Helped organizations and their employees develop their careers and reach their full potential, while providing bench strength by developing future leaders committed to the company's mission and strategic objectives.

STIEFEL LABORATORIES, INC., a GlaxoSmithKline Company 2007-2009 Human Resources Director

(Stationed in México DF, 2008- 2009)

STIEFEL Laboratories is an independent pharmaceutical company that specializes in dermatology. Led Stiefel's next stage of growth building a multinational top-tier talent while helping to drive, promote, and implement the company's core values. Served on numerous project teams and ad-hoc committees, including the Reward and Recognition Core Team; Career Pathway and Sales Implementation Teams; Compliance and Incentive Compensation Committees; and Field Sales Diversity Council.

>Acted as a strategic business partner to ensure effective delivery of HR services in support of business objectives; responsibilities included organizational design/effectiveness, change management, employee relations, workforce planning, talent management, compensation and benefits, recognition, and performance management.

>Provided day-to-day leadership and guidance regarding employee relation issues, including arbitrations, mediations, grievance resolutions, and other labor/employee relations function. Guillermo X. Alban Page 3

>Responsible for the yearly performance management appraisal system providing supervisors and employees with tools and opportunities to give and receive feedback about job performance while keeping everyone aligned with the company's strategic goals.

>Implemented lean management strategies that successfully improved management productivity, enhanced procurement procedures, improved safety programs, and reduced pharmaceutical factory inefficiencies.

>Provided oversight of all human resources responsibilities within the commercial, administrative, and manufacturing plant, and other procedures including mergers and acquisitions, laid-offs, and restructuring concerning compensation, benefits, and perquisites. STIEFEL LABORATORIES, INC., a GlaxoSmithKline Company Human Resources Manager

(Coral Gables Headquarter & Central America) (Stationed in Coral Gables, FL, 2007-2008) Worked independently in a virtual team and under remote management. Worked across multiple cultures. Operated in a complex - matrix organization.

>Led alL talent acquisition efforts in the USA and Central America.

>Maintained a growth-oriented and motivating environment while keeping all employees accountable to company policies, procedures, and guidelines.

OCASA LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS, Miami, FL 2006-2007

Human Resources Manager

OCASA is a transportation and logistics company and reported to the Executive Vice-President. Head of HR, in charged and provided overall leadership and guidance of the HR function.

>Responsible for the recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, employee relations, and payroll.

>It provided leadership to a new business unit created for the sole purpose of transporting high valuables. It included developing comprehensive processes and policies to ensure the correct selection procedure and documentation to acquire new drivers and armed guards. PORCELANOSA GROUP, Miami, FL 2005-2006

Human Resources Manager

Porcelanosa USA is in the retail and wholesale distribution and sales of high-end ceramic floor and wall tiles. Reported to the CEO and independently manage the most senior level projects or problems involving human resources.

>Responsible for talent management, including talent acquisition, performance evaluation, promotions, compensation, employee relation, and OSHA requirements and partnering with area managers ensuring alignment with company objectives.

>Consolidated in-house payrolls and benefits from multi-state operations into a single and centralized parent corporation in Miami, Florida.

DIGITAL LATÍN AMÉRICA (DLA), Coral Springs, FL

Human Resources Director 1999-2000

DLA was a start-up broadband High-Tech TV content provider designed for the South-American countries. New venture formed by Motorola, Hicks-Muse, and Liberty Media. Reporting directly to the CEO, this newly-created position led a broad range of HR generalist activities across the company.

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