Paola Velasquez

Director of Organizational Culture

“Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience.” – Paulo Coelho

About:

I come from a family with a long history in manufacturing, with both my parents working and retiring from the industry. I learned the value of manufacturing early on and joined the manufacturing workforce at the start of my college years. Over time, I gained experience in academia, business, and healthcare, which has provided me with a unique perspective on the manufacturing industry.

With over 20 years of experience, I have led multiple projects and teams, developed sustainable programs, and facilitated leadership training focused on enhancing self-awareness and team building. My approach includes setting actionable goals to reduce turnover, improve workplace collaboration, foster creativity and problem-solving, and create career advancement opportunities.

Expertise
  • Team Building & Organizational Culture Initiatives
  • Leadership Development Coach
  • Expanding Talent Pipelines
  • Employee Engagement & Retention Strategies
  • Project Management
  • Trilingual (English, Spanish, and Portuguese)
Specialized Skills and Certifications
  • 4 Stages of Psychological Safety Certified Facilitator
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
  • Development Dimensions International (DDI) Trainer
  • Master of Arts in Spanish Translation
  • Bachelor of Arts in Business & Spanish Translation
Results
  • Led various cross-functional teams through transformational change, driving employee engagement up from Tier 3 to Tier 1.

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