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    Location Head
    EffectiveSoft
    Jul 2025 - Current (1 year 1 month)
  • Navisite
    Human Resources Manager - Country Lead
    Navisite
    Aug 2022 - Apr 2025 (2 years 9 months)
    Sole HR point of contact in Costa Rica, reporting directly to the VP of HR and VP Site Lead in the US. Built and led all HR operations locally, ensuring alignment with global strategy, compliance, and employee engagement. • Built Navisite’s Costa Rica HR operations from the ground up as the country’s principal HR representative • Led legal entity setup and Free Zone transition, partnering with PROCOMER and CINDE to consolidate the operation under regulatory compliance • Converted 30+ contractors into compliant full-time employees during the transition • Negotiated directly with employees to shift compensation structure from CRC to USD; led payroll vendor selection, legal readiness, and ongoing compliance • Designed and implemented a localiz
  • Amazon
    Human Resources Business Partner - Performance Strategy Advisor
    Amazon
    Aug 2018 - May 2022 (3 years 10 months)
    Alexa - HRP. Reported to US – Supported 3,500+ employees across Boston, Costa Rica, and Canada. Built and scaled centralized performance strategies for Alexa’s global teams, working directly with senior leaders across HR, Legal, and Talent. • Led performance management, reviews, and compensation planning, ensuring fairness and business alignment • Embedded DEI and equity in talent and pay decisions • Created remote-first wellness programs during COVID-19 to support mental health • Managed complex immigration cases and cross-border transitions • Designed a “Manager of Managers” toolkit adopted by SVPs to scale leadership development • Coached leaders and advised on restructures and pivots • Handled high-level escalations and led investigatio
  • SmileDirectClub
    Human Resources Manager
    SmileDirectClub
    Jan 2017 - Aug 2018 (1 year 8 months)
    Reported to SDC HQ US – Led HR strategy and operations during startup expansion. Joined during the launch phase to build HR operations from the ground up and support rapid scaling in Costa Rica. • Established foundational HR operations: implemented payroll vendor, conducted compensation market study, and created policies, employee handbook, and benefits framework • Built and led a 5-person HR team, including recruiters and generalists, to support the full employee lifecycle • Designed and delivered interview training content to help managers hire effectively and minimize bias in the selection process • Launched large-scale hiring initiatives, including in-house and hotel-based job fairs, and partnerships with CINDE and INA • Standardized an
  • Infosys BPO
    HR Business Partner
    Infosys BPO
    Dec 2015 - Feb 2017 (1 year 3 months)
    Reported to Americas Employee Relations Head – Led HR and engagement strategy for a multicultural workforce. Supported a 220-person site with a strong focus on employee relations, global mobility, and cultural integration. • Advised senior leaders on complex employee relations matters, including investigations and performance management guidance • Designed and implemented a retention and engagement strategy that led to measurable attrition reduction • Managed global mobility programs • Conducted exit interviews and analyzed data to identify trends • Developed and delivered cultural awareness training to bridge communication gaps • Created an annual engagement calendar aligned with company values • Served as point of contact for HR tools, pr
  • Fujitsu
    Senior HR Specialist
    Fujitsu
    Sep 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 4 months)
    Reported to HR Manager Costa Rica – Supported talent acquisition, HR communications, and ISO certification efforts for a 230-person site. Contributed to recruitment and internal engagement in a Japanese corporate environment. • Managed end-to-end recruiting for multiple roles, streamlining hiring and improving time-to-fill • Contributed to Fujitsu’s ISO 9001:2008 certification by collecting documentation and supporting audit readiness • Led internal communications strategies tailored to Japanese business culture • Developed and managed an engagement calendar and employee recognition program • Supported payroll operations as needed • Partnered on the company’s Social Responsibility Program • Acted as a liaison for global HR communications
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    Recruitment and Selection Coordinator
    Zendora International
    Apr 2012 - Sep 2013 (1 year 6 months)
    Hired to lead recruitment and retention efforts during the startup phase of a payday loan company. Scaled operations rapidly while improving processes. • Designed and executed internal and external recruiting strategies, helping scale the team from 65 to 300 employees in under 12 months • Implemented a Management by Competencies system, including competency dictionaries, behavioral questions, and training workshops for managers • Oversaw the selection and implementation of a Human Resource System (HRS) • Reduced monthly attrition from over 50% to a consistent 6% through targeted engagement and development efforts • Led a small HR team (2 recruiters + 1 assistant) • Coordinated the closure of U.S. operations, managing all HR administrative p
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    Diplomado en Gestión por Competencias
    Martha Alles S.A.
    Jan 2012
    Human Resources Management and Services
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    Licentiate Degree, Psychology
    Universidad 'Fidélitas'
    Jan 2008 - Jan 2014 (6 years 1 month)
  • C
    English Course
    Centro Cultural
    Jan 2006 - Jan 2007 (1 year 1 month)
  • D
    Diplomado en Gestión por Competencias
  • W
    Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity