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STEPHANIE CALDERON

Sociologist/ Human Resources

Summary

Creative and sociologically-minded Human Resources professional with a strong passion for working with people and finding innovative solutions. Driven by a commitment to personal growth and professional development, with a keen eye for detail and dedication to excellence. Focused on fostering a collaborative work environment, resolving conflicts, and enhancing employee performance. Experienced in HR management, employee relations, and organizational development, with a strong background in payroll, recruitment, training, and occupational health initiatives.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Human Resources Manager and Organizational Develop

Industria De Plástico Tico S.A
09.2022 - 10.2024
  • Managed all Human Resources functions, including payroll processing, presentations to CCSS and INS, accident reporting, recruitment and termination processes, occupational health purchases, training, conflict resolution, and management of vacations and unpaid leave.
  • Developed soft skills training programs for the professional development of staff.
  • Coordinated monthly departmental meetings, enhancing internal communication among teams.
  • Assisted management by taking minutes during meetings and representing the company at events.


Key Achievements:

  • Created and implemented a soft skills training program for all staff.
  • Established a system of departmental meetings that fostered improved communication and team cohesion.
  • Initiated and led the project to expand the sales kiosk into a larger store.
  • Established the company's advertising department, enhancing visibility and marketing efforts.
  • Supervised a team of security, cleaning, warehouse, and advertising personnel

CAD DESIGNER

Align Technolgy
3 2022 - 08.2022
  • Design of invisible orthodontic aligners with computer assistance

Social Department Assistant - Internship

Municipalidad de Cartago
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Collection of information for the creation of the database used for the development of Public Policies of the Cartago canton 2021-2031
  • In-person and online interviews
  • District workshops and focus groups

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Sociology

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE COSTA RICA
Heredia, Costa Rica
05-2022

Technician - Human Resources

Fidélitas University
San Jose, Costa Rica
05.2001 -

Skills

  • Quantitative and qualitative statistical analysis (SPSS)
  • Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • SAP Business One
  • Payroll Specialist

Timeline

Human Resources Manager and Organizational Develop

Industria De Plástico Tico S.A
09.2022 - 10.2024

Social Department Assistant - Internship

Municipalidad de Cartago
06.2021 - 12.2021

Technician - Human Resources

Fidélitas University
05.2001 -

CAD DESIGNER

Align Technolgy
3 2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor's Degree - Sociology

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE COSTA RICA
STEPHANIE CALDERONSociologist/ Human Resources