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Maria Kathrina Garcia
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources Business Partner with a strong track record in strategic planning and policy implementation. Skilled at driving efficiency, elevating employee satisfaction, and delivering cost savings. Proven ability to align HR initiatives with business goals and foster a high-performance work environment.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
ShipMonk
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Played a key role in launching ShipMonk’s new Texas warehouse by spearheading HR initiatives.
- Oversee HR operations for 300+ team members across ShipMonk’s locations in Canada, Texas, and Kentucky.
- Optimize HR information systems across 12 sites in the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe.
- Manage HR Business Partner teams across the US, spearheading the rollout of new HR initiatives.
- Lead internal escalations and investigations to resolve complex issues.
- Coach managers on effective communication strategies to enhance organizational transparency.
- Organize and facilitate HR boot camps and training webinars to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
- Update employees on HR policy changes to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with Operations Teams to anticipate and plan for hiring needs based on client volume.
ShipMonk
Human Resources Business Partner
01.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Managed HR functions for Customer Experience, Finance, and IT departments, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
- Led employee engagement initiatives and organized company events to foster a positive workplace culture.
- Oversaw the successful transition of 1,000+ Ruby Has employees to ShipMonk's HRIS
- Partnered with senior leaders on organizational development initiatives for continued growth.
- Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely disbursement of salaries.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
Ruby Has Fulfillment, A ShipMonk Company
Chief of Staff to the CEO
02.2018 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Acted as the CEO’s Chief of Staff during Ruby Has’s rapid growth and successful acquisition by ShipMonk in 2022.
- Streamlined internal communication, ensuring effective information flow from the CEO to all departments.
- Supervised staff and participated in hiring, training and performance evaluations to establish and enforce policies and procedures for business functions.
- Attended meetings to make informed business decisions, provide administrative support and evaluate progress toward goals and objectives.
- Led mergers and acquisitions projects, including the strategic acquisition of Boss Logistics in 2020.
- Provided strategic support to Operations Teams across six locations in the US, Canada, and the UK.
- Led the launch of the 374,000-square-foot Las Vegas campus, establishing it as the company's largest and most advanced site with cutting-edge technology and automation.
- Monitored and managed company KPIs, directly influencing annual bonus calculations.
- Oversaw corporate travel arrangements and credit card budget allocations.
Tiffany & Co.New York, NY
Global Public Relations Manager
01.2016 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Led global public relations programs for Tiffany & Co. in the Asia Pacific, Japan, and Greater China regions.
- Conceptualized and executed major events, including the annual Blue Book Gala, new Fragrance Campaign, and HardWear collections.
- Coordinated talent interviews, managed press engagements, and handled jewelry seeding for PR campaigns.
Education
State University Fashion Institute of TechnologyNew York, NY
Bachelor of Science from Advertising & Marketing Communications
01.2012
University Overview
- Minor in Economics
- Magna cum laude graduate
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Internal communication
- Compliance laws
- Policy Implementation
- HR policies and procedures
- HR analytics
- Diversity and Inclusion
Affiliations
- One Bread Foundation, Inc
- American Association of Notaries
Languages
Filipino (Tagalog)
Timeline
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
ShipMonk
01.2023 - Current
Human Resources Business Partner
ShipMonk
01.2022 - 01.2023
Chief of Staff to the CEO
Ruby Has Fulfillment, A ShipMonk Company
02.2018 - 01.2022
Global Public Relations Manager
Tiffany & Co.
01.2016 - 02.2018
State University Fashion Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science from Advertising & Marketing Communications
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