Joanna Vidal
Tampa,USA
Summary
Results-driven HR Project Manager with extensive experience at Fannie Mae, specializing in strategic planning and analytical problem solving to enhance operational effectiveness. Proven expertise in stakeholder management and digital tools, particularly Power BI, to drive project success and streamline HR functions. Successfully led initiatives that promoted teamwork and consistently achieved significant milestones.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Project Manager
Fannie Mae
Washington, DC
01.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded development of an external learning platform.
- Handled the deployment of strategic initiatives enterprise-wide.
- Oversee severance process, ensuring alignment with HR compensation, payroll, and employment law.
- Assess and mitigate risks for high-priority deliverables in the Severance Program.
- Directed various projects encompassing scoping, planning, analysis, and recommendations.
- Planned and prioritized projects, developing work plans with defined team workstreams.
- Assess progress, milestones and address issues.
- Encouraged teamwork with strong leadership.
- Led initiatives focused on optimizing HR operations.
- Facilitated communication among teams assigned to the same project.
- Generated Severance program and HR budget reports utilizing Power BI.
- Led Hispanic Employee Resource Group as Vice-President.
HR Finance Project Analyst
Fannie Mae
Washington, DC
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Reviewed and approved purchase requisitions from all HR divisions to ensure proper GL account engagement.
- Collaborated with HR teams to inform FP&A through detailed planning and analysis.
- Collaborate on quarterly forecast reporting with HR leaders and FP&A teams.
- Fostered strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
- Cultivated business acumen to draft internal documents.
- Tracked HR division expenses to ensure budget adherence.
- Facilitated additional reporting needs through effective teamwork.
Procurement Technician Intern
Architect of the Capitol
Washington, DC
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Oversaw contract clauses related to progress payments, packaging requirements, inspection procedures.
- Analyzed data from material requests, identifying efficiency opportunities for the organization.
- Ensured timely updates on material status through effective communication with stakeholders.
Human Resources Manager
Bakeco
Sterling, VA
11.2013 - 10.2018
- Enhanced hiring procedures to prevent operational disruptions.
- Facilitated new hire orientation sessions covering food safety and GMP rules.
- Developed candidate training materials
- Ensured compensation aligned with business impact and contributions.
- Acted as main contact for managers and employees, ensuring quick response to concerns.
- Implemented strategic workforce solutions alongside managerial team to address future staffing requirements.
- Executed payroll processing tasks including salaries, benefits, and deductions.
- Handled data management and reporting within HR system ADP Workforce Now.
Education
Professional MBA -
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL12-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC05.2019
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Strategic Planning
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Digital Proficiency
- Objective Attainment
- Effective Communication
- Stakeholder management
Timeline
HR Project Manager
Fannie Mae
01.2021 - Current
HR Finance Project Analyst
Fannie Mae
05.2019 - 12.2020
Procurement Technician Intern
Architect of the Capitol
02.2019 - 05.2019
Human Resources Manager
Bakeco
11.2013 - 10.2018
Professional MBA -
The University of Tampa
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
The Catholic University of America