Experience

Minerva

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Oct 2019 - 4 years 3 months

  Greater New York City Area Minerva is an interactive “how-to” guide for anything on the internet. We show you where to click, and what to do next. Download Minerva from the Chrome store today for free! http://bit.ly/3e5BStt Not only are we building an incredible product, we're building an incredible team. I can say without any hesitation this is the most fun I've ever had at work. You will not find a kinder, more talented team in the world. If you're interested in learning more or want to join… Show more Minerva is an interactive “how-to” guide for anything on the internet. We show you where to click, and what to do next. Download Minerva from the Chrome store today for free! http://bit.ly/3e5BStt Not only are we building an incredible product, we're building an incredible team. I can say without any hesitation this is the most fun I've ever had at work. You will not find a kinder, more talented team in the world. If you're interested in learning more or want to join Minerva, please send me an email at joaquin@minervaknows.com or message me on LinkedIn. Show less



Hone

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor

  • Jan 2018 - 6 years



Joaquin Roca Consulting LLC

• Consultant

  • Jan 2012 - Oct 2019

  New York I helped NY startups gracefully scale their human systems.



the Scaffold

• CEO and Founder

  • Feb 2014 - Jan 2018

  Greater New York City Area Building a leadership development company that empowers new managers to become great leaders. Go to theScaffold.com to join.



WorkZeit

• United States
• Internet Publishing

• Advisor

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

  workZeit is a tool that helps make sense of company culture to make recruiting smarter. I believe in the power of building a great culture and using culture as a guide to find the right people. workZeit is building that vision and I'm happy to be a part of it.



Venwise

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• New York Moderator

  • Jul 2013 - Nov 2014

  New York, New York As a New York Leader I'm running two Venwise pods: COO and People Operations. If you are a high growth tech company in NY, reach out to me to learn more.



The People Side

• Co-Organizer

  • Feb 2013 - Nov 2014

  New York Tommy Dyer and I are hosting a monthly Meetup where startups come down and share the innovative things they are doing in the People Side of their organizations: http://www.meetup.com/The-People-Side/



LeaderNation LLC

• United States
• Human Resources

• Principal

  • Aug 2009 - Jan 2012

  Created a business plan, raised seed capital, designed the system, and managed a team of programmers and subject matter experts to create a web-based leadership competency modeling and 360 feedback tool. Spearheading direct marketing efforts as well as marketing through social media via the internet; driving sales and the creation of a network of certified consultants.



C Global Consulting

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Jan 2005 - Jan 2012

  Leads and supports various consulting and training projects. Previous projects include process consultation for NYC based technology start-ups, one-on-one business coaching with senior executives, strategic planning with executive teams, statistical analysis of training outcomes for a variety of companies, diversity training for a federal bank, the redesign and restructuring of an academic psychiatric hospital, and the statistical evaluation of a coaching program for a top tier NYC law firm.



Baruch College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Sep 2009 - Sep 2011

  Designed and taught Applied Behavioral Research, a graduate-level course which taught students behavioral research methods in organizational settings, including how to collect and analyze data in organizations using PASW/SPSS, through an applied project in an area hospital. Designed and taught a unique curriculum for a course on 360 feedback using the LeaderNation system. Designed and taught a course on Organization Change and Development. Designed and taught a course on Innovation and… Show more Designed and taught Applied Behavioral Research, a graduate-level course which taught students behavioral research methods in organizational settings, including how to collect and analyze data in organizations using PASW/SPSS, through an applied project in an area hospital. Designed and taught a unique curriculum for a course on 360 feedback using the LeaderNation system. Designed and taught a course on Organization Change and Development. Designed and taught a course on Innovation and Creativity. Show less



Hunter College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Taught undergraduate students statistical concepts including hypothesis testing using t-tests, ANOVA, correlation, regression, and chi-square. Evaluated student performance and assisted with student career development. Maintained a research group exploring group motivation and group creativity.



Pfizer

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Measurement Evaluation and Strategic Analysis

  • May 2004 - Jun 2005

  Analyzed training data using Kirkpatrick’s four levels of evaluation to improve training outcomes. Analyzed data pertaining to 360 feedback tools in order to improve the utility and validity of those tools. Assisted in the implementation of a balanced scorecard for the L&D function. Designed surveys to facilitate the creation and improvement of learning initiatives.



American Express

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Intern

  • 1998 - 1999

  Prepared various statistical reports for the HR department. Conducted a worldwide benchmarking survey on training practices including a statistical analysis of the data for the HR department. Analyzed training practices using a data-based approach. Maintained an Access database for HR training.