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MARIA LOURDES L CONTRERAS
Roles available for:
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Fractional
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Consulting
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Interim
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Santa Rosa, California, United States
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Country experience:
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Philippines
South-Eastern Asia -
Viet Nam
South-Eastern Asia -
United States of America
Northern America
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Languages:
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Tagalog,
TagalogLevel: Native
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English
EnglishLevel: Fluent
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Tagalog,
MARIA LOURDES L CONTRERAS
Add to favorites
Roles available for:
-
Fractional
-
Consulting
- Contract
-
Interim
-
Santa Rosa, California, United States
-
Country experience:
-
Philippines
South-Eastern Asia -
Viet Nam
South-Eastern Asia -
United States of America
Northern America
-
-
Languages:
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Tagalog,
TagalogLevel: Native
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English
EnglishLevel: Fluent
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Tagalog,
Why hire me in a fractional role
Experience
Strengths in this role: HR function buildout in greenfield and high-growth environments California employment law & PAGA/class-action resolution Multi-site, multi-state, and international HR operations (36+ locations) HRIS overhaul and HR tech optimization Talent acquisition infrastructure — ATS, recruiting teams, process design Total rewards strategy and redesign Workforce planning and org design M&A integration and restructuring Safety-critical and regulated expertise Executive and board partnership
Industry Group: Construction
Industry: Building Materials
Years of experience: 4 years
Industry Group: Manufacturing
Industry: Packaging and Containers
Years of experience: 3 years
Industry Group: Manufacturing
Industry: Oil & Energy
Years of experience: 18 years
Company name: PACE Supply Corp
Company size: 1,700 employees
Role in this company: Led the people strategy, re-structured HR into a high-impact Center of Excellence and HRBP model to mitigate risk and optimize service for 36 sites in California, Hawaii, Oregon; reported to CEO and President. Led a legal and financial turnaround, resolving a total of $30M+ in PAGA and class-action exposure while leading Talent Acquisition to achieve million-dollar savings. Successfully negotiated a cost-effective benefits portfolio Led transition from tenure to merit based culture
Company name: Microdyn Nadir US
Company size: 350 employees
Role in this company: Designed HR systems for compliance and process alignment and managed HR for Austin, TX and Goleta, CA plants; reported to President. Designed compensation, streamlined payroll and benefits administration and policies to resolve recurring management employee issues. Implemented the Austin Plant closure and Goleta Plant reduction in force. Led leader training and coaching on discipline and policy.
Company name: ThermaPrime Drilling Corp
Company size: 500 employees
Role in this company: Recruited to set up and manage HR, Office and Camp Administration in all local and international sites; reported to President and COO. Partnered with COO to lead the organizational build-out and operational launch of a global drilling firm; engineered the foundational systems for HR, Administration, and Site Operations across multiple international territories to ensure day-one readiness. Led an incentive pay structure improving production, health, safety and environment performance.
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Success story