Mauricio Barquero

I’m a Human Resources Professional with 20 years of experience, focus on Talent Management, Benefits, Compensation, Transitions, Cultural Transformation, Talent Acquisition and Organizational Structure with experience in Central America and the Caribbean. 

Throughout my career, I have contributed to positive business results through effective organization, prioritization and follow-through of key organizational projects.

My professional goal and passion is to help my team, colleagues and clients achieve their best

• 66Degrees.com (Qwinix-Cloudbakers) Cloud-Native Solutions Company.
  Position: Costa Rica Human Resources Manager (01/2019 – 09/2022)
  Reports to the Talent Global Director
• FISERV - IT Solutions Company.
  Position: HR Manager – Costa Rica (01/2015 – 01/2019)
  Reports to VP, Human Resources
  Lead a team of 29 HR professionals (direct & indirect)
• Abbott Vascular - Medical Devices Company.
  Position: Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist – Costa Rica (04/2013 –07/2014)
  Reports to LATAM TA Manager
  Lead a team of 4 TA professionals
• Brenda Marrero & Associates - Consultant Firm
  Position: Human Resources & Operational Manager Central America (08/2012 – 04/2013)
  Reports to Chief Executive Officer - CEO
• SBA Communications – Telecommunications Company
  Position: HR Sr. Generalist for Central America / Office Manager Costa Rica (04/2011 – 04/2012)
  Reports to Sr. HR Director
• Nestlé Foods | Gerber - Food & Beverage Company
  Position: HR Manager (08/2007 - 04/2011)
  Reports to HR Director
  Lead a team of 3 HR professionals
• Bourns Corporation - Costa Rica - Hi-Tec Company. Position: HR Specialist (01/2004 up to 08/2007) American Company
  Reports to HR Supervisor
• Microsoft Central America, Position: HR-Intern (07/2002 to 11/202)

• Candidate for MBA, CEREM Business Institute & University of Bari, Italia (Expected Nov. 2022)
• Candidate for the SHRM-SCP Certification, The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
• Master in Organizational Communication, Universidad Interamericana de Costa Rica (pending tesis).
  International Coach Certification International Coach Community – ICC, 2009 Coach No. C5101
• Leadership and Motivational Specialist, Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica, 2006.
• “Licenciatura” in Business Administration and Human Resources, Universidad Interamericana de Costa Rica, 2005
• Bachelor in Business Administration and Human Resources, Universidad Interamericana de Costa Rica, 2003