Bilingual Human Resources Professional with in depth knowledge in HR practices for elite Multinational Organizations. Proven ability to operate as a Strategic Business Partner in addition to mastering functional processes for both, manufacturing and corporate arenas. Experience includes establishing Career Paths for multilingual operations partners, Succession Planning, Employee Relations and International Divestitures, establishment of Health Benefits in Mexico's Business Units and Compensation Structures for the Americas region.
Work History
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Toshiba International Corporation
Houston, Texas
Served as the primary Human Resources contact, supporting 600 employees surrounding Employee Relations, Policies/Procedures, broad scale CPI and strategic initiatives
In conjunction with the Japanese Human Resources Division, implemented a large-scale recruitment plan to accommodate 300 additional employees to Toshiba’s new Hybrid Electrical Vehicle Plant
Collaborated with Senior Executives to identify high performing partners eligible for Toshiba’s Succession Program
Reconstructed and implemented Toshiba’s manufacturing policies for day and night shifts, in addition to training managers and direct reports on the potential liability resulting from violations.
Human Resources Manager
Cameron Compression Systems
Houston, Texas
Managed the Human Resources functions Odessa, Texas, Houston and Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Supported 200 exempt and non-exempt employees for the Aftermarket Sales and Service Groups
Led HR recruitment initiatives and administered HR activities to ensure compliance with corporate HR policies and procedures
Reconstructed and implemented Cameron’s manufacturing employee manual and on-boarding program, while executing training for manufacturing managers and direct reports
Educated managers on Cameron’s compensation scales, guiding them in advance of promoting or hiring employees
Successfully advocated and implemented computer kiosks in field locations where access to company information was not available.
Human Resources Manager
Acision LLC
Houston, Texas
Served as the primary HR Manager for regional management and staff, totaling 250 employees in Plano, Seattle, Atlanta and Mexico City.
Reporting directly to the President of the Americas and dotted line into the Human Resources Director in the UK, significantly contributed to the due diligence required during Acision’s divestiture from Logica CMG.
Recruited international exempt employees, working with domestic and foreign legal counsel with respect to acquiring visas for expatriates predominantly residing in the Netherlands, Central and South America.
Instituted the Succession Plan for Acision’s Technical Team while using it as a catalyst for future career growth initiatives.
In tandem with the Vice President of Finance, implemented the health and welfare benefits program for both the United States and Mexico.
Director, Office of Career Services
University of Houston Law Center
Houston, Texas
Led the Career Counseling and Placement services office at the University of Houston Law Center
Aggressively networked with local and national legal entities
Taught students interviewing techniques and resume writing skills
Initiated law firm-sponsored receptions and extracurricular activities in efforts to make UH Law Center’s students visible to the local and national hiring community
Led the students’ short- and long-term career placements in Private Law firms, Corporations, Judicial Systems and Not for Profit organizations.
Human Resources Generalist
Baker Hughes, Inc.
Houston, Texas
Under the direction of the Corporate HR Manager, provided corporate employees with day-to-day Generalist Human Resources duties, including full cycle recruiting, employee relations, visa administration and training
Recruited exempt and non-exempt individuals for the corporate offices of BHI
Administered VISAS for expatriate employees
With the support of the Human Resources Manager, established a corporate onboarding program
Served as the primary contact for Human Resources related questions.
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