Catherine Tigulo Galsim
Summary
Strategic Human Resources and Operational Leader with a track record of high productivity and efficient task completion. Proficient in people management, strategic vision, project development, employee relations, and compliance management. Strong communication, leadership, work process optimization, and problem-solving skills to enhance organizational effectiveness. Committed to fostering inclusive work environments and driving high employer standards to support business goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Human Resources Director
DFS Group
MidPacific, Japan
06.2019 - Current
- Business Strategy Partner to the Division head, Division Management Team and Corporate excellence teams on all talent-related decisions
- Strategize, provide guidance and develop on optimal design and structures, talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, employee engagement, corporate social responsibility, legal compliance, policies, employee relations, internal and external communications and people-related communications and management of budget and financial plans to include payroll, and all employee related activities.
Human Resources Manager
DFS Group
Guam
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Ensure compliance in all HR areas including local employment laws and regulations, workplace safety, wage and salary and leave administration
- Oversee and implement company policies and all HR related activities such as talent and acquisition, compensation, benefits, employee relations and employee services and engagement.
Paralegal
Guam Department of Education-Legal Department
Guam
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Assisted attorneys in legal research, development and management of case planning on areas of employment and procurement laws related to the Guam Department of Education
- Assisted in creation of personnel related Standard Operating Procedures
- Drafted and reviewed procurement contracts ranging from 100k to multi-million.
Adjunct Faculty
University of Guam & Guam Community College
Guam
01.2011 - 12.2016
- Developed and delivered courses on Fundamentals of Communication, Reading and Writing, Business Communication and General Management courses to college and adult high school students, exchange students from Korea and Japan universities, and first-line supervisors, middle management, and executive level management from both public and private companies.
Workers' Compensation Paralegal and Legal Hearing Representative
The Sexton Law Firm
San Diego
05.2008 - 10.2010
- Assisted supervising attorney on two areas of law: Workersʼ Compensation and Estate Planning
- Assisted in preparation and development of cases for trials, hearings and administrative settlements and acted as a Hearing Representative for Workers' Compensation cases before administrative judges at the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
- Handled all creation and notarizations of Estate Planning documents of multi-million estates.
Workers' Compensation Claims Examiner and Legal Representative
Zenith Insurance Company
San Diego
09.2000 - 11.2007
- Administrated benefits to injured workers and resolved benefit issues
- Coordinated medical treatment, rehabilitation, return to work for occupational injuries
- Conducted appropriate research and investigation in partnership with insurance investigators and legal department to ensure claims decisions are consistent with the Workersʼ Compensation law and regulations
- Projected cost of claims and created Claims Status Reports to report to employers on a quarterly basis.
Education
Masters in Management/Public Administration -
University of Phoenix, San Diego
08.2010
Advanced Paralegal Certification - Legal
California State University
Dominguez Hills, California08-2008
Skills
- People Strategy & Leadership Development
- Business Analysis & Agile Methodologies
- Organizational Development
- Strategic Planning
- Policy Implementation
- Legal Compliance
- Training leadership
- Program Development
- Employee Relations
- Internal Communications
- Leadership coaching
Certification
- SHRM Certified Professional, Society of Human Resources
- Agile Certified Professional, ICAgile
- Strategic Negotiation Coaching Program & Certificate, Pepperdine University School of Law, California
- SHL, Personality & Ability Assessment Certification
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Yoga
- General mental well-being
- Fitness
Timeline
Regional Human Resources Director
DFS Group
06.2019 - Current
Human Resources Manager
DFS Group
10.2018 - 06.2019
Paralegal
Guam Department of Education-Legal Department
01.2017 - 10.2018
Adjunct Faculty
University of Guam & Guam Community College
01.2011 - 12.2016
Workers' Compensation Paralegal and Legal Hearing Representative
The Sexton Law Firm
05.2008 - 10.2010
Workers' Compensation Claims Examiner and Legal Representative
Zenith Insurance Company
09.2000 - 11.2007
Masters in Management/Public Administration -
University of Phoenix, San Diego
Advanced Paralegal Certification - Legal
California State University
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