Experience

CST Industries, Inc.

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President Human Resources

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  United States CST is the global leader in the manufacture and construction of factory coated metal storage tanks, aluminum domes and specialty covers. CST's existing company portfolio consists of CST Storage, CST Covers and Vulcan Tanks. Five manufacturing facilities and technical design centers and multiple regional sales offices are located throughout North America and the United Kingdom. International offices are located in Argentina, Australia, India, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Singapore… Show more CST is the global leader in the manufacture and construction of factory coated metal storage tanks, aluminum domes and specialty covers. CST's existing company portfolio consists of CST Storage, CST Covers and Vulcan Tanks. Five manufacturing facilities and technical design centers and multiple regional sales offices are located throughout North America and the United Kingdom. International offices are located in Argentina, Australia, India, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Singapore, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam. Currently, more than 375,000 storage tanks and 20,000 covers have been installed in 125 countries throughout the world. Show less



Cumberland IMO

• United States
• Insurance

• Managing Partner and Founder

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Houston, Texas, United States Cumberland is a diversified insurance agency, offering Life, Health and P&C products that meet your needs and the needs of your business. Our associates will offer you products and solutions from the best carriers in the world, including Mutual of Omaha, American Amicable, Transamerica, AIG, John Hancock, Foresters, Aetna, and many others. We are a licensed insurance provider in Texas, Tennessee, California, New Mexico, Illinois, Florida and Arizona.



Global Leader Group

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

• Senior Partner

  • Nov 2022 - Aug 2023

  Houston, Texas, United States • Executive Search: I look for leaders, not employees. I find them anywhere in the world, where your need is. • Business Consulting: Wherever your business takes you, I will be there. I can help you start and build your business, anywhere in the world. • Learning: I can provide you with access to leading-edge learning technologies to develop your most important asset: your people! • Capital: I can connect you with investors that will help you grow your business.



Bridgestone Americas

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director Human Resources & Labor Relations, Latin America

  • Jun 2018 - Nov 2022

  Nashville, Tennessee Contributed to overall strategic direction and performance of Bridgestone in Latin America; led a team of five HR executives, managing nine manufacturing operations in Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, and Argentina with a total of 8,500 employees. Worked to deliver business results focusing on product predictability, manufacturing efficiency, and positive labor relations. Focused on leveraging brand strength to attract and retain talent; worked directly with the Vice President of Operations… Show more Contributed to overall strategic direction and performance of Bridgestone in Latin America; led a team of five HR executives, managing nine manufacturing operations in Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, and Argentina with a total of 8,500 employees. Worked to deliver business results focusing on product predictability, manufacturing efficiency, and positive labor relations. Focused on leveraging brand strength to attract and retain talent; worked directly with the Vice President of Operations, regional Presidents, Country Managers, and executive teams in diverse cultures and environments. • Delivered above budget results by 12% by contributing to business profit through successful CBA negotiations in Mexico and Brazil. CBAs negotiated below budget of $6 million and inflation rate. • Supported the business through strategic planning; created and implemented a regional people strategy based on three pillars: engagement, communication, and the development and growth of our talent. • Created strategic organizational designs in Human Resources and Labor Relations organizations in region to better support the business and meet our strategic goals of product delivery and sales targets. • Led the way to reach business results during Covid-19 contingency by designing and leading strategies to negotiate savings of $20 million in the region, adapting to different legislations as well as economic and political realities. • Spearheaded efforts to support future business growth, creating robust succession planning and talent development programs. Cross-pollinated talent in the region and supplied five executives to US operations. • Recognized by Great Place to Work as the best manufacturing company to work for in Argentina. • Generated industry-leading engagement results by successfully implementing engagement programs and strategies. • Delivered best Bridgestone employee retention numbers through the development of the People Initiatives strategy. • Supported DEI initiatives Show less



Kohler Co.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Director - Kohler Power Systems

  • Nov 2017 - Jun 2018

  Kohler, Wisconsin

• HR Director, Global Faucets and K&B Latin America

  • Jul 2013 - Nov 2017

  Developed, communicated, and executed the Human Resources strategy for an organization of 5,000 employees, $1.1 billion in sales, with a footprint in seven countries; reported directly to the President of Global Faucets. Served as member of the executive team in charge of creating and executing the business strategy. Led a successful team of nine HR Managers, Senior Managers, and Directors to support sales and marketing, manufacturing, finance, and engineering for our global… Show more Developed, communicated, and executed the Human Resources strategy for an organization of 5,000 employees, $1.1 billion in sales, with a footprint in seven countries; reported directly to the President of Global Faucets. Served as member of the executive team in charge of creating and executing the business strategy. Led a successful team of nine HR Managers, Senior Managers, and Directors to support sales and marketing, manufacturing, finance, and engineering for our global operations. • Delivered consistent above plan results by growing our top line by 10% year over year. • Led the team to achieve business results, supporting eight plants in the US, the UK, France, India, and China, as well as five engineering centers and marketing groups in Asia, EMEA, the UK, and the US. • Oversaw initiatives and strategies focusing on organic business growth; opened an engineering center in Monterrey, Mexico; led the startup of the Global Faucets’ manufacturing footprint in the country. • Supported the inorganic expansion of the company, leading the acquisition and integration of two companies in Brazil. Led the startup of our commercial operations in South America, designing an organization and then attracting top executives to drive our strategy in the region. • Increased the engagement index of the business, improving year-over-year results for Global Faucets and obtaining the best results for Human Resources in the company. • Rightsized the business, liquidating the Global Faucets business in Egypt while maintaining Kohler’s good image in the region, thus preserving the bottom line of the company. • Standardized metrics by creating a global scorecard and implementing it to drive business results. Fostered a continuous improvement environment. • Championed efforts to develop our talent. Created and executed robust succession plans for the business on a global basis.

• HR Director - Global Vitreous Operations

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2013

  Originally in Monterrey, Mexico. Currently in Wisconsin, USA. Created and executed the Human Resources strategy for a global manufacturing organization of 10,000 employees, contributing to $3 billion in global sales and a total footprint of 15 plants in 8 countries; reported directly to the Vice President of Global Vitreous Operations. Served as part of the executive team in charge of creating and executing a strategy to make Vitreous a manufacturing center of excellence for Kohler Co. • Delivered business results supporting Kohler’s startup in… Show more Created and executed the Human Resources strategy for a global manufacturing organization of 10,000 employees, contributing to $3 billion in global sales and a total footprint of 15 plants in 8 countries; reported directly to the Vice President of Global Vitreous Operations. Served as part of the executive team in charge of creating and executing a strategy to make Vitreous a manufacturing center of excellence for Kohler Co. • Delivered business results supporting Kohler’s startup in India. Reduced turnover by 50% and absenteeism by 80% in the manufacturing facilities. Kohler India went from $50 million in losses in 2010 to breakeven in 2013. • Improved manufacturing predictability and efficiency by creating and implementing incentive programs in Morocco, India, Thailand, and China. • Contributed to the bottom line of the business, leading initiatives to improve yield and diminish quality issues. Decreased the learning curve of new employees through learning initiatives. • Created talent acquisition strategies for difficult-to-fill positions, looking for talent globally and taking it where needed. • Increased team performance, leading, coaching, and developing a team of gender and culturally diverse HR leaders spread across the world. • Reduced turnover by 20% in Morocco, Mexico, Thailand, and China, contributing to the bottom line through better production output and lower operational costs. • Led the expansion in Mexico and the manufacturing turnaround in Monterrey. Improved performance of the organization, increased engagement, and supported the team to turn around Monterrey from last to best performing plant in the Kohler world while going from 800 employees to 2,500. • Spearheaded initiatives to sustain the long-term viability of the business, creating career paths for process experts and leaders. Created and managed a global talent pool to increase the knowledge wealth of the company, sharing ideas, technologies, and process improvements

• Human Resources Director - Kohler North American Operations

  • Oct 2010 - Aug 2011

  Texas

• Human Resources Director - Kohler Mexico

  • Jul 2006 - Oct 2010

  Monterrey, Mexico

• HR Manager

  • Jul 2002 - Jul 2006

  Monterrey, Mexico



GE

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Manager

  • Jul 2000 - Jul 2002

  Monterrey Area, Mexico



Nokia

• Finland
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Manager

  • Jul 1998 - Jul 2000

  Mexico City Area, Mexico