Ivana Sifuentes

About Ivana Sifuentes

Ivana has never been your conventional Human Resources Professional. Her breadth of experience includes manufacturing & distribution operations within the automotive remarketing services, engineering & construction, engineered components, food service, logistics, microelectronics manufacturing & pharmaceutical operations. Ms. Sifuentes\' dynamic background is the ultimate differentiator because it has built in her a deep understanding of how to best leverage the human capital of an organization. She brings this approach to all her clients.Embracing cross functional collaborations outside of HR, and continuously challenging HR to be in the know of the business of the organization has evolved her into a top Human Resources leader and consultant who lives up to the legacy of her early mentors: the late Larry Ball, HR Leader and former Senior Vice President of Consulting Services at Strategic HR Services as well as William Ellermeyer, the founder of outplacement in Orange County, a former partner at Lee Hetch Harrison & the President of Ellermeyer Connect. Miss Sifuentes received an MBA from Argosy University and holds the much sought Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation from the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) and SHRM\'s Senior Certified Professional certification. Involvement with recognized professional associations give testament of her commitment to the enhancement of the Human Resources Profession and include:* Chair of the Employment Round Table of Southern California - 2018* Immediate Past Chair - PIHRA South Orange County - 2018* Vice President of Legislative Affairs & Executive Committee Member for the Professionals in Human Resources Association (SHRM’s Southern California Affiliate) during the 20••••08 term.Her dynamic approach and leadership have positioned Miss Sifuentes as Global Human Resources Innovator in the making.

Experience

1. Vice President

   Ethos Human Capital Solutions

   Jan 2015 — Present · Orange County, CA, US

   The Magic of Human Connection (R) Provide bilingual people solutions to for-profit businesses & non-profit organizations to optimize human capital programs by implementing compliant practices, executing initiatives, & strategies which achieve operational effectiveness and an engaged workforce.Solutions offered include:# Pragmatic Policy Development# Win-Win Employee Relations # Non-disruptive Employee Terminations# Development of Front Line Leadership # Development of Dispatched Leaders (Foreign Bred & Educated)# Talent Development & Coaching # Management Compliance Training# Leadership & Soft Skills Training# Cultural Transformations # Other Customized Solutions Available

Education

• Human Resources Certification Institute

  SPHR, Human Resources Management

  2004 — 2005

• Top Gun Leadership Training

  Executive Leadership

  2013 — 2013

• Cal State Fullerton, College of Business and Economics

  BS, Business Administration

  2000 — 2006

• FMI's Compensation Meeting

  Compensation Trends in the A&E and E&C industries

  2012

• Argosy University Los Angeles

  MBA, Management

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• Marketing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Performance Improvement
• Risk Management
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Workforce Planning
• Management Consulting
• Interviews
• Project Planning
• Competency Management
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Time Management
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Business Strategy
• Personnel Management
• Deferred Compensation
• Management
• Program Management
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Onboarding
• Organizational Development
• Employer Branding
• Performance Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Compliance
• Hris
• Coaching
• Policy
• Compensation Structures
• Consulting
• Labor Relations
• Employment-Based Immigration
• Leadership
• Training
• Talent Management
• Workers Compensation
• Payroll