Karina Ruiz

Karina Ruiz Project Manager | Workday Consultant | HR Specialist Tel: - | Email:-| San Isidro, Buenos Aires, Argentina Professional Summary Project Manager and Workday Consultant with 15+ years of experience in project management, HR processes, and digital transformation. Proven track record in multinational environments (VML, Accenture, Microsoft, Lenovo), leading cross-functional teams across LATAM. Skilled in Workday (PSA, Adaptive, HCM), Agile methodologies, stakeholder management, and HR operations. Advanced English, basic Portuguese. Key Skills • Project Management: Agile, Jira, PMP training • HRIS & Platforms: Workday (PSA, Adaptive, HCM), Moodle, Databases • Tools: MS Office (Advanced) • Languages: English (Advanced), Portuguese (Basic) Professional Experience VML Argentina – Project Leader (L’Oréal LATAM) | Jan 2025 – Present • Led digital and physical marketing projects across 4 countries (Mexico, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile). • Coordinated cross-functional teams and international stakeholders. • Achieved a 20% reduction in product launch timelines. • Managed clients and retail partners to ensure quality and deadlines. VML Argentina – Program Manager | Mar 2023 – Dec 2024 • Implemented and optimized Workday PSA, improving processes by 15%. • Managed weekly deliveries (10–20 requests per day). • Supervised 2 Project Managers and operational analysts, training and support given made this team totally autonomous within 6 months. • Produced weekly and monthly performance reports. • Engaged with new clients, strengthening business relationships. VML Argentina – Project Leader (Workday PSA) | May 2022 – Mar 2023 • Managed project opportunity tickets from Jira into Workday PSA. • Conducted client needs assessment and implemented process improvements. • Designed workflows and forms in Jira for project management. • Maintained daily contact with US clients to align deliverables. • Documented processes and prepared weekly reports. • Coordinated Workday implementations in business units. Accenture – Workday Consultant | Feb 2021 – Apr 2022 • Developed solutions in Workday Adaptive to increase platform efficiency. • Managed User Stories and backlog in Agile teams. • Resolved user issues and provided platform support. • Collaborated with teams in USA and India. Bensimon – HR Manager | Mar 2020 – Feb 2021 • Managed payroll pre-processing and employee data updates. • Recruited and interviewed administrative and sales staff. • Monitored absenteeism and workplace accidents (ART). • Coordinated training schedules and banking promotions. St. John’s School – Teacher (PYP Program, 4th Grade) | Mar 2015 – Jul 2020 • Taught 4th grade classes under the IB PYP curriculum. • Managed the Research Centre and delivered inquiry-based learning activities. Intermountain Staffing – HR Manager | Jun 2013 – Jun 2014 • Recruited candidates (operators, administrative and client-facing roles). • Managed weekly payroll and reporting. • Developed a data-entry manual to improve candidate autonomy. Lenovo – HR Analyst (LATAM) | Feb 2011 – Oct 2011 • Coordinated benefits and vendor management across LATAM. • Contributed to automation of benefits processes. • Drafted internal communications and English translations. • Trained LATAM HR staff on new processes. Laboratorio Hidalgo – HR Analyst | Mar 2009 – Feb 2011 • Managed employee onboarding, absenteeism, AFIP reporting, and personnel files. • Oversaw workplace safety, vaccination plans, and incident follow-up. • Conducted training needs assessments and organized staff enrollment in courses. • Improved induction processes to increase onboarding efficiency. Microsoft Argentina – Demand Generation Specialist | Dec 2007 – Mar 2009 • Identified and followed up on business opportunities for large accounts. • Achieved quarterly demand generation quotas. • Handled opportunities and partner claims. • Organized marketing events (logistics, invitations, follow-ups). • Maintained and updated customer databases for reporting. Education • Bachelor’s in Labor Relations – University of Buenos Aires (2006 – 2022) • Project Management – Universidad Torcuato Di Tella (2023) • English Teaching Program – ISFD Nº52 (partially completed) • First Certificate in English – Cambridge (2001)