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Maria Emilia Vazquez Pereira

Erie,CO

Summary

Visionary Director of People and Culture with over 15 years of experience in human resources, specializing in strategic HR initiatives and leadership that fosters inclusivity and staff retention. Renowned for advancing racial equity and aligning HR strategies with organizational goals, ensuring compliance and supporting sustained growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr Director People and Culture

Community Health Center
10.2022 - Current
  • Drove talent acquisition and performance management to meet company objectives
  • Revitalized HR programs, boosting staff retention by enhancing benefits and compensation
  • Introduced advanced HR tech, reducing hiring time by 30%
  • Developed HR policies ensuring compliance and strategic alignment
  • Streamlined HR data analytics, improving decision-making and boosting efficiency by 15%
  • Orchestrated inclusiveness strategies, enhancing employee development and work culture
  • Managed comprehensive HR support for executives, resolving issues efficiently
  • Championed recruitment and onboarding, reducing turnover and increasing retention
  • Introduced data-driven racial equity into hiring, improving results
  • Optimized HR policies, boosting operational efficiency and compliance.
  • Optimized project timelines by effectively delegating tasks and prioritizing workload among team members.
  • Cultivated a culture of innovation by promoting creative thinking and encouraging employees to take calculated risks in pursuit of solutions.
  • Developed strong relationships with key industry partners, fostering collaboration and mutual growth opportunities.
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Managed risk effectively by identifying potential threats, developing contingency plans, and implementing mitigation strategies in line with overall business objectives.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and implementing strategic plans and initiatives.
  • Established data-driven decision-making processes and implemented best practices in analytics to optimize performance across the organization.

Human Resources Manager

Boulder County Government
04.2018 - 10.2022
  • Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
  • Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing paperwork and manual tasks through automation.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
  • Developed comprehensive onboarding programs to facilitate smooth integration of new employees into the organization.
  • Reduced time-to-hire metrics by optimizing recruiting processes, utilizing technology, and streamlining candidate screening methods.
  • Enhanced employee retention by implementing effective talent management strategies and fostering a positive work environment.
  • Coordinated company-wide training programs to enhance workforce skills and promote professional growth.
  • Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
  • Spearheaded successful recruitment campaigns, attracting top-tier talent to fill key company positions.
  • Promoted diversity and inclusion within the workplace by initiating targeted training programs and implementing inclusive hiring practices.
  • Streamlined recruitment processes to improve time-to-hire, employing innovative sourcing strategies and technologies.
  • Improved organizational culture by initiating diversity and inclusion programs.
  • Facilitated successful organizational restructuring, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to operations.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution sessions, fostering positive work environment and maintaining high levels of staff morale.
  • Streamlined HR reporting processes, enabling more efficient analysis and decision-making with improved data management practices.
  • Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.

Program Manager

Boulder County Government
11.2014 - 03.2018
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
  • Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
  • Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
  • Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
  • Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
  • Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
  • Utilized data-driven decision-making approaches to inform strategy development and optimize outcomes.
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
  • Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.
  • Optimized resource allocation, effectively balancing priorities and managing competing demands.
  • Enhanced project visibility with regular status updates, leading to increased stakeholder engagement.
  • Collaborated with leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and current legislation
  • Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

Regional Program Manager

Eagle County Government
07.2013 - 11.2014
  • Championed program development and management, enhancing quality and success.
  • Fostered high-performing team through strategic planning and employee growth. Boosted program visibility by 30% via community partnerships.
  • Streamlined multi-program management, improving efficiency by 20%.
  • Managed regional budgets effectively, optimizing resource utilization and reducing expenses.
  • Championed diversity initiatives within the organization, fostering an inclusive work environment that values different perspectives.
  • Collaborated with tri-county leadership to address local needs to share best practices and align on common goals.
  • Utilized data-driven insights to inform decision-making processes effectively.
  • Delivered high-quality results on all projects by establishing clear objectives and milestones.

Regional Program Manager Federal Grant

Eagle County Schools/ Colorado Department of Education
01.2009 - 08.2012
  • Orchestrated programs across 16 districts, managing budgets for optimal efficiency
  • Boosted community engagement by administering educational grants
  • Cultivated partnerships via community outreach, bolstering educational programs
  • Utilized data-driven insights to inform decision-making processes effectively.
  • Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, maintaining a healthy work environment conducive to success.
  • Streamlined student identification via a newly implemented recruitment plan
  • Leveraged data analytics for actionable program improvements

Education

Master of Science in Organizational Leadership/Human Resources Management -

Colorado State University

Bachelor in Science in Public Administration -

Colorado State University

Law School -

Universidad De Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Cultural Competency
  • Employee Engagement
  • Organizational Development
  • Policy Development
  • Inclusion
  • Diversity
  • Management
  • Leadership
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Culture Transformation
  • Team Management

Accomplishments

  • Drove talent acquisition and performance management to meet company objectives
  • Revitalized HR programs, boosting staff retention by enhancing benefits and compensation
  • Introduced advanced HR tech, reducing hiring time by 30%
  • Developed HR policies ensuring compliance and strategic alignment
  • Streamlined HR data analytics, improving decision-making and boosting efficiency by 15%
  • Orchestrated inclusiveness strategies, enhancing employee development and work culture
  • Managed comprehensive HR support for executives, resolving issues efficiently
  • Championed recruitment and onboarding, reducing turnover and increasing retention
  • Introduced data-driven racial equity into hiring, improving results
  • Optimized HR policies, boosting operational efficiency and compliance
  • Championed program development and management, enhancing quality and success

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sr Director People and Culture

Community Health Center
10.2022 - Current

Human Resources Manager

Boulder County Government
04.2018 - 10.2022

Program Manager

Boulder County Government
11.2014 - 03.2018

Regional Program Manager

Eagle County Government
07.2013 - 11.2014

Regional Program Manager Federal Grant

Eagle County Schools/ Colorado Department of Education
01.2009 - 08.2012

Master of Science in Organizational Leadership/Human Resources Management -

Colorado State University

Bachelor in Science in Public Administration -

Colorado State University

Law School -

Universidad De Mendoza

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