Professional Experience & Aspirations
I am a human resources professional specialized in HRIS with knowledge, skills and abilities in analytics, HR systems, graphic design, and web development. I received my Professional Human Resources certification June, 2014.
When it comes to my work, I am results-driven, service-oriented, highly energetic and motivated by challenges and achievements. I have extensive involvement overseeing the operations, and administration logistics across teams and departments, and possess different viewpoints due to my hands-on experience working across industries of various sized companies. Currently, I belong to the Talent Management Team at Verizon managing multiple platforms and systems, whereby I have had the opportunity to work with some of the best management teams the technology industry has to offer.
In the past, I have undertaken more of an operational role, which encompassed duties and responsibilities such as benefits & compensation, conducting focus groups, office management, performance management, ADA trainings, OSHA audits & consulting.
My ultimate career objective is to continue growing my skills in the areas I specialize in (HR systems, analytics, graphic design and web development) and help the bottom line in organizations.
Thank you!
Background
Personal Development
I grew up in Caracas, Venezuela until the age of 14; which is when my family decided to move to Tampa, Florida due to the poor political conditions. I completed my Bachelor of Arts degree at Ohio Wesleyan University and Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology with a focus on Business/Human Resources. Shortly after completing my studies, I moved to New York City to pursue a career in Human Resources Information Systems. In the meantime, I have become PHR certified and have continued my studies in Graphic Design and Web Development.
I love to travel and network. I did a study abroad program in Salamanca, Spain for a 6 month period whereby I had the opportunity to visit an array of cities, such as London, Lisboa and Rome. My personal goal is to land a new destination at least once a year. For every trip I take, I make a log full of photographs kept in chronological order of my adventures and capture the world as I see it. Moving and traveling have taught me to embrace diversity.
I am also heavily involved in the fitness industry, which inspired me to start two businesses in the year 2014. I sold one of the businesses in the year 2016.
On May 20, 2013, I was faced with a major setback that changed the way I viewed and approached life. There is a difference between making a life and making a living. It is important to achieve and success, but it is also just as imperative to be understanding; to emit positive energy; to live life to the fullest cherishing every moment; to set a good example for others; and most importantly, to believe in something, whatever that may be. That said, I also aspire to grow as a human being and becoming a better person each and every day.
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