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Work Background
OAGFounder
Mar. 2022Miami, Florida, United StatesVenture Capital & Angel Investor
Grass ValleyChief Human Resources Officer & Head of Internal Communications
Nov. 2020 - Mar. 2022Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area• Led accelerated transformation from a traditional hardware company to a cloud-based SaaS organization, leveraging human resources functions and internal communications globally.
• Executed global cultural transformation from the C-suite to the entry-level with a compassionate employee values program.
• Established HR global functions, previously provided by former parent company, to enable GV to operate as independent company.
• Launched SaaS R&D centers of excellence in Poland, Canada and Malaysia with over 250 software engineers in a record time and within all the pandemic constrains.
ATHON Energy DrinkCo-Founder
Oct. 2019
VNA BeveragesChief Executive Officer
Oct. 2019 - Mar. 2024VNA is a company that develops and markets healthy consumer brands connected to celebrities. Our portfolio includes @athonenergy https://www.instagram.com/athonenergy?igsh=c2FqOWxwOG90bHFm
NBCUniversalSenior Vice President, Telemundo Global Studios | Member NBCU Management Committee
Dec. 2018 - Oct. 2020Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area• Transformed culture and organization to effectively compete with global studios and better work with streaming businesses. • Drove replacement of the contracting talent model, saving more than 5 million dollars annually and enhancing diversity of talent in productions.
• Oversaw scripted productions in U.S., Spain, Mexico, and rest of Latin America, achieving significant EBITDA increase in two years.
NBCUniversal Media, LLCSenior Vice President, (CHRO) Head of Human Resources, Telemundo | Member NBCU Management Committee
Jan. 2017 - Dec. 2018Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area• Headed all human resources functions and talent management for Telemundo Enterprises and NBCU Latin America.
• Transformed corporate culture to “number one mindset,” taking advantage of major move to a single, state-of-the-art facility.
• Launched Telemundo International Studios to start producing high-quality miniseries.
• Infused state-of-the-art digital capabilities across organizations as part of future strategy.
Univision Communications Inc.Senior Vice President, Administration | Head of Human Resources | Member of Executive Committee
Jun. 2011 - Dec. 2016Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area• Headed all human resources functions and talent management of Univision networks and digital, achieving transformational success. • Managed transformation process from three linear networks to a portfolio of 14 networks and digital platforms. • Oversaw the creation of NewsPort, leading all supporting functions and staffing for launch of Fusion (JV with Disney). • Implemented leadership review process and career development, creating new performance-based culture. • Led strategy to manage and overcome two employee union drives.
• Orchestrated integration of renewed relationship with Grupo Televisa to unprecedented level of cooperation.
• Directed empowerment platforms (education, health, financial acumen, and civic engagement) for Univision networks and digital.
• Created and produced award-winning Education Week in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
• Spearheaded development of Teletón USA in partnership with Grupo Televisa.
IPGSenior Vice President, Global Compensation (elected officer reporting to Chief HR Officer)
Sep. 2008 - May. 2011Greater New York City AreaKey member of leadership team that lead the turnaround of the group from a restatement to becoming an investment grade company.
Interpublic GroupVice President, Global Compensation (elected officer reporting to Chief Human Resources Officer)