Experience

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  Enel Fortuna, S.A. – subsidiary of Enel Green Power

  • Panama

  • People & Organization Manager

    • Jun 2013 - Present
    • Panama

    Main responsibilities: 1. Development, implementation, administration and operation of high-value quality human resources programs, practices and procedures to the organization. 2. Main areas of responsibility will include Staffing, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Talent Management, Performance Management and HR Policy & Processes. 3. As a member of the local management team will work alongside leaders to ensure that HR programs and practices enable the business to achieve its goals. 4. Working within a Global matrix organization will liaise with colleagues across the MXCA region to ensure HR strategies and programs are aligned and implemented. 5. Manage employee relations & labor relations in local level. 6. Advise people leaders on process and facilitate disciplinary, performance improvement and collective agreement application. 7. Work with local leaders to ensure the roll-out and execution of all annual HR programs - Performance Plans, Performance Reviews (appraisals) and Development Plans. 8. Ensure MXCA and Corporate deadlines are met, and deliver regular reporting to the business to drive completion. 9. Facilitate the annual Pay Planning cycle in the business ensuring budgets are spent in alignment with the company’s compensation philosophy. 10. Provide coaching, feedback and development to local leaders and managers. 11. Work closely with the business to ensure that results to the annual employee satisfaction survey are analyzed and appropriate action plans are developed. 12. Help drive initiatives which will increase employee engagement and retention. Direct reporting to the Country Manager and three (3) direct reports. Providing services up to 95 own employees organization with one (1) Union Organization and one (1) collective agreement.

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  Fertilizantes y Tecnología (FERTITEC) – subsidiary of Grupo ABOCOL

  • Panamá

  • Finance & Administration Manager

    • Aug 2012 - Jun 2013
    • Panamá

    Main responsibilities: 1. Financial Management. 2. Cash-flow management 3. Budget & financial forecast. 4. Ensure compliance with organizational financial policy and accounting principles. 5. Supply Chain Management 6. Fertilizer Plant Supervision. 7. Agro Services Shop Supervision 8. Human Resources Management. Direct reporting to the General Manager Central America with functional reporting to the Finances Director for LATAM. Five (5) direct reports and thirty (30) indirect reports.

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  TOP Performers

  • Panama City, Panama

  • HR Senior Consultant

    • Apr 2011 - Aug 2012
    • Panama City, Panama

    Consulting services in human resources process: staffing, executive search, workforce planning, total remuneration (C&B), performance management (PM), talent management, organization development (OD), coaching and employee & labor relations.

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  Cemento Panama, Holcim.

  • Panama City, Panama

  • Human Development Manager

    • Nov 2008 - Apr 2011
    • Panama City, Panama

    Main responsibilities: 1. Develops policy and directs and coordinates human resources activities, such as staffing, compensation and benefits, training and development, organizational development and employee relations. 2. Lead labor relations initiatives. 3. Administer performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization. 4. Contracts with outside suppliers to provide employee services, such as temporary employees, outsource firms, search firms, or relocation services. 5. Support International Assignees (Expats) in relocation, C&B package and legal process. 6. Supervision of Payroll, Occupational Health and Safety and Administrative Services areas. 7. Coordinate HR Regional corporate agenda. Direct reporting to the General Manager (CEO). Seven (7) direct reports and eleven (11) indirect reports team, providing services up to 531 own employees organization with two (2) Unions Organizations and three (3) collective agreements.

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  Grupo Cerveceria Nacional, SABMiller

  • Panama City, Panama

  • Compensation & Benefits Director

    • Apr 2007 - Nov 2008
    • Panama City, Panama

    Main responsibilities: 1. Responsible for develop, implement and manage competitive compensation and benefit policies and programs. 2. Drive consistency on compensation, benefits, banding and salary structures, leveraging job evaluation and grading systems. 3. Responsible for the design, development and implementation of variable compensation and incentives systems as STI & LTI programs. 4. Work with external consultants to ensure & communicate a competitive market position, Salary & Benefits surveying & reporting. 5. Design, negotiate and manage other benefits & work tools programs: Life & Health insurances, Vehicles Plan, Cellular Plan, Employees Discount and Work Life Balance Program (WLB). 6. Provide Expatriates relocation and C&B support, in line with the global & regional C&B practices and policies. 7. Responsible for the Human Capital budgeting process and the areas of HRIMS and Payroll. Direct reporting to the VP of HR. Three (3) direct reports and seven (7) indirect reports team, providing services up to 1,800 employees organization.

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  Dell International Services Panama

  • Panama City, Panama

  • Human Resources Generalist

    • Apr 2005 - Apr 2007
    • Panama City, Panama

    Main responsibilities: 1. Provided management with ongoing consultation and development on performance management and the tools for administering productivity, workforce development and quality programs. 2. Advises client organization on the effective organization of human assets. 3. Coordinate, facilitate and support the company’s HR policies, procedures, and program deployment. 4. Facilitate employee and manager communication and problem solving. 5. Assist managers with legal compliance through education and monitoring. 6. Assist managers in maintaining HR information system data integrity and streamlining processes. 7. Delivery of coaching and tools on Human Resources programs to management. Direct reporting to the Sr. HR Manager and responsible of the HRG functions for the Sales and Sales Support Organization with up to 750 employees.

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  Bocas Fruit Company, Chiquita Brands International

  • Changuinola, Bocas del Toro, Panama

  • Country Human Resources Manager

    • Jul 2001 - Apr 2005
    • Changuinola, Bocas del Toro, Panama

    Main responsibilities: 1. Assure the efficiency and effectiveness of all Human Resources processes (Staffing, C&B, Performance Management, T&D, OD and Corporate Social Responsibility). 2. Leads all efforts where people are a limiting factor in achieving business results and leverages the ones where people represent a business opportunity. 3. Facilitates/Promotes changes in the different areas of the company (systems, processes, management practices) which all contribute to business opportunity. 4. Participate actively, as a member of the management team, through the development and implementation of ST/LT strategic plans for the Division to attain the expected business results. 5. Leads the sustainability of corporate responsibility efforts. 6. Accountable for the implementation and compliance of HR Policies and Procedures and legal requirements. Direct reporting to the General Manager and dotted line to the HR Regional Director. Five (5) direct reports and nine (9) indirect reports. Responsible of HR functions for up to 550 administrative employees and 4,000 workers.

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  Puerto Armuelles Fruit Company, Chiquita Brands International

  • Financial Analysis & Planning Manager

    • Jun 2000 - Jun 2001

    Main responsibilities: 1. Support the operational and financial reporting requirements and Corporate reporting requirements. 2. Provide timely and accurate decisions support for initiatives and projects to improve operational efficiency. 3. Reduce unit costs and maximize return on invested capital. 4. Facilitate capital and operating budget process as well as monthly cost estimations. 5. Build collaborative relationship with department heads to strengthen expense controls, to ensure adherence to policies and to improve reliability of cost forecasting. Direct Reporting to the CAO Panama Region. Three (3) directs reports and five (5) indirect reports.

  • Financial & Administrative Port Manager

    • Apr 1999 - Jun 2000

    Main responsibilities: 1. Supervision of the accounting process as accounts payable, accounts receivable & assets control. 2. Supervision of procurement process such as purchase & inventory control. 3. Logistics operational analysis as forecast preparation & control 4. Prepare feasibility analysis and management reports. Four (4) direct reports.

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  Tropical Finances Organization, Chiquita Brands International

  • San Jose, Costa Rica

  • Regional Operations Analyst

    • Jun 1997 - Mar 1999
    • San Jose, Costa Rica

    Main responsibilities: 1. Consolidate and analyze financial data from several banana and corporate operations. 2. Preparation of operational reports needed by senior management. 3. Support the automatization and standardization of cost reports. 4. Bring support to the divisions in forecast process. 5. Assist in operational analysis and process improvement projects.

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  Puerto Armuelles Fruit Company, Chiquita Brands International

  • Puerto Armuelles, Chiriqui, Panama

  • Financial & Operational Analyst

    • Jan 1995 - May 1997
    • Puerto Armuelles, Chiriqui, Panama

    Main responsibilities: 1. Operational cost analysis. 2. Feasibility studies. 3. Cost reduction programs. 4. Follow-up and evaluation of operational programs. 5. Management reports and special assignments such as Reengineering Process Team with the responsibilities to analyze operation process, cost analysis of SOP (Standard Operations Procedures) and the new Labor Contract.

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  BNP Paribas

  • Accountant Analyst

    • Jul 1993 - Jan 1995

    Main responsibilities: 1. Statistical and operational analysis results. 2. Preparation of financial management reports to General Management Levels, Panama Banking Commission and to the headquarters in Paris, France.