Angellie V. James Brown
San José,Costa Rica
Summary
A strategic, creative and results-driven professional with over 20 years of experience leading complex processes and operations in local and global organizations. Passionate about fostering innovation, talent development, communications and ensuring organizational, social and individual wellbeing in a sustainable way.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Advisor
PRIVATE BUSINESS CONSULTANT AND LIFE COACH
01.2018 - Current
- Advisor to over 15 companies specializing in Talent Development, Strategic Coaching, Change Management, HR and business optimization
- Coached over 200 individuals in personal and professional development, conflict resolution, and goal setting
- Led support groups and soft skills training workshops
Human Resources Business Partner/ Contracts Manager and Employee Services Lead
EMERSON ELECTRIC CR, LTDA
01.2010 - Current
- HR Business Partner: Dedicated to support +50 leaders and +400 employees in talent development, performance cycles, employee relations, employee engagement mainly
- Change Management Leader: Part of the Strategic Change Management Council leading projects such as return to the office transitions, communications alignment, and training delivery
- Communications Lead: Orchestrated internal communication strategies, developed corporate playbooks, event scripts, presentations, and PR materials
- Served as a Master of Ceremony for corporate and media events
- Host, Planner and Protocol Coordinator of high-level visitors and events: Experience managing logistics, agendas and functions to ensure strategic engagement, productive interactions and enhance corporate & employee relationships
- Compensation & Benefits Specialist (Temporary Role): Conducted equity analysis, new position evaluations, and wage proposal planning
- DEI Champion: Founded and mentored the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Council, fostering inclusive workplace practices
- Contracts Management Office (Global Scope): Built and expanded the office from the ground up, developing policies, automating processes, and training global procurement teams
- Employee Services Lead: Successfully designed and implemented corporate services, including record retention, employee opinion surveys, business continuity plans, crisis management, cafeteria, transportation, and facilities management
Project Manager and Office Administrator
OTHER INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
01.2005 - 12.2010
- Inter American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) – Public Private Projects Management
- Canadian Association of Cooperatives (CCA) – Office Manager and Accounting Assistant
Coordinator of the Commercial – Economic Section
CANADIAN EMBASSY TO COSTA RICA
01.2006 - 12.2009
- Management of different projects with cultural sensitivity and diplomacy
- Gained experienced in multilingual communication, international relations and networking always under strict discretion and confidentiality
Education
Degree - Business Administration and Finance
UACA
01.1996
Psychology Student -
UCA
03.2025
Lean Six Sigma Champion Certification -
Emerson
01.2024
Scrum Master Specialist Certification -
UNA
01.2024
Compensation and Benefits Certification -
Cámara de Comercio
01.2023
Labor Law Certification -
BDS Legal Firm
01.2022
Certified Mentor-Life Coach -
Kabek Consulting
01.2020
Skills
- Change Management
- Organizational Culture
- Corporate Communications
- Public Relations
- Strategic Leadership
- Employee Experience
- Employee Engagement
- Talent Development
- Coaching
- Crisis Management
- Business Continuity
- Negotiation
- Stakeholder Management
- Diversity
- Equity
- Inclusion
- Justice
Languages
Spanish
English
French
Quote
Let’s inspire trust and start a crusade in our organization. We have the passion to create and the vision to lead.
Timeline
Advisor
PRIVATE BUSINESS CONSULTANT AND LIFE COACH
01.2018 - Current
Human Resources Business Partner/ Contracts Manager and Employee Services Lead
EMERSON ELECTRIC CR, LTDA
01.2010 - Current
Coordinator of the Commercial – Economic Section
CANADIAN EMBASSY TO COSTA RICA
01.2006 - 12.2009
Project Manager and Office Administrator
OTHER INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
01.2005 - 12.2010
Psychology Student -
UCA
Lean Six Sigma Champion Certification -
Emerson
Scrum Master Specialist Certification -
UNA
Compensation and Benefits Certification -
Cámara de Comercio
Labor Law Certification -
BDS Legal Firm
Certified Mentor-Life Coach -
Kabek Consulting
Degree - Business Administration and Finance
UACA
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