Silvia Teixeira da Costa

SUMMARY

Bilingual Generalist Human Resources professional with more than fifteen years experience in large national and
international companies in various industries such as Oil and Gas, (Manufacturing, Aftermarket, Field Services) Power
generation and distribution Energy / Utility, Air Transportation / commercial aviation, Services & Retail. Hospitality
and Education.

Talent acquisition, Talent Management, Total Rewards, Succession Planning, Merit Planning, Budget, Compensation
and Benefits, Wellness, M&A, Union / Employee relations, Payroll, HRIS, Coaching and Leading, Global Mobility,
Compliance, Service awards, HSE.

Creativity, Integrity and Customer service. Very energetic. Excellent interpersonal skills, team player, fast learner.

BS degree in Psychology from Universidade de Brasilia Brasilia Brazil 1997

Post graduation degree in Linguistics from Pontificia Universidade Catlica Rio de Janeiro Brazil 2001

Preparing for PHR certification December 2015.

Languages: Fluent English, intermediate Spanish, native Portuguese (French and Italian beginner level)

Will relocate anywhere in the United States Permanent resident (Green Card) No sponsorship needed

HR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cameron International Corporation -

2014 - 2015

Sr. HR Manager - Valves & Measurement Little Rock - AR

HR plant manager Generalist

Responsible for HR subsystems in an manufacturing facility
Budget and cost control headcount downsizing and reduction in force tasks
Development of the leadership team
Management training program facilitator
Focus on customer service
Succession planning program including retirees transfer of knowledge
Community involvement Chamber of commerce, Governors work task force, Salvation Army, United Way
Wellness committee
Six Sigma champion
Workforce engagement

Cameron International Corporation

2011 - 2013

Country HR Manager - Brazil Corporate

Implementation and management of HR Shared Services structure in Brazil and LATAM

SAP - Optimus HR (New HR system of record, payment and benefits) Brazil and LATAM
HR and Payroll integration of One Subsea in Brazil (new group result of merge with Schlumberger)
Support to Cameron HR LATAM operations Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia and Mexico.
Payroll Compensation and Benefits
Global Mobility management international relocation & visa support
Trainee program management in Brazil GRDP
Start-up of new business division (PCS) in Brazil
Workforce compliance employees management
Business Partner to Drilling, PCS, V&M and Corporate functions (Finance, Legal, HSE)
Union negotiations in Rio de Janeiro
Management of Corporate Training, Learning and Development Program
Certified Facilitator Culture and Values training (Senn Delaney)
Service Awards
Manager of Administrative staff and services employees and contractos or third party (receptionists, switch
board, mail room, janitorial).

Slvia Teixeira da Costa siltcosta@hotmail.com - (501) 772 8936

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Cameron International Corporation

2009 - 2010

Sr. HR Manager - Cameron Drilling and Production Systems (DPS)

Support all Corporate HR initiatives for the Division, Globally.

Coordinate trainee program (GRDP) for all DPS divisions globally
Mentor new HR Manager in Angola. Assist with Camerons expansion in Luanda Talent acquisition and
operations development plan due to Angola expansion plan, transition of HR managers, University Relations.
Global Mobility Expat management support inbound / outbound
Design, implement and launch of the Project Management Development Program for Subsea
Design phase for new SAP and HRIT support. (Optimus - Enterprise Excellence team)
M&A - Support in acquisition for different processes in Brazil (Coester & Vescon)
M&A - integration team for the Global Natco acquisition, HR Operations / Payroll / Benefits.
2010 HR Global Conference Steering Committee member
Project Management Development Program for Subsea - Design of a Project Management Portal together with
Skillsoft, definition of scope of training, contact with external development vendor, launch of the program.
Manager of the Communications team for DPS Shared Services.

Cameron International Corporation

2008 - 2009

Sr. Training & Development Manager Cameron Corporate Group

Success Factors Content and LMS management

Redesign of the Engineering Trainee Rotational Program
Design of a Corporate University Model / Template, ready for implementation;
Onboarding / Orientation program;
2008 HR Global Conference Steering Committee member

Cameron International Corporation

2006 - 2008

Sr. Human Resources Manager Brazil Cameron Brazil

HR Generalist manager for various locations: 2 manufacturing plants, 1 Aftermarket plant, 2 sales offices and
one sales and administrative office.
Country HR support for all existing business groups in country (Surface, Drilling, Flow Control and Petreco/
V&M / Compression)
Expanded Subsea Brazil workforce from less than 500 employees to approximately 800,
HRIS management SAP Applicant Tracking System (Brassring) RM Payroll system
Implementation of a new payroll & time collection / evaluation system (Process improvement + Cost savings)
Compensation and Benefits creation and update of job descriptions, job and salary grades review, job titles,
org structures, add core competencies to positions, implementation of salary surveys, new benefits providers,
better rates for health and dental plans and life insurance. Vendor management.
Global Mobility Expat management inbound / outbound
Successful and stable Union negotiations (three different Unions), by bringing them to the discussions and
decision-making process, avoiding conflicts and strikes.
Financial and Government liabilities solved
Implementation and localization of Corporate policies. Creation of local policies & SOPs.
Compliance & Code of Conduct
Delivery of Learning and development programs to support functional areas (accounting, finance, sales,
Human Resources, Management team)
Delivery of Technical learning to Project Management, Engineering (design and manufacturing), Technical
Sales, Field Service and Maintenance.
Leadership and teambuilding programs from the middle management level and up.
Successful and clean audits in the HR department
Interim HSE manager with HSE plant reps reporting to me.
Administrative Manager with all staff reporting to me (receptionists, switch board, mail room, janitorial)

Slvia Teixeira da Costa siltcosta@hotmail.com - (501) 772 8936

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Ampla

2004 - 2006

Human Resources Specialist

Professional and Personal Profile diagnosis Talent appraisal & mapping

Development of Training programs and resources for all executive levels
On the job training, including qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the programs
Recruiting and Selection, Internship program Trainee program
Designed managerial training programs, for the development of individual and team competences.
Coaching, OTJ training, L&D programs for professional and executive levels, customized by area.
Succession planning Career management Performance appraisal (Hay System)
University Relations - Partnership with Universities
Planning and implementation of the "People's Development Area" - Coaching, self-development activities,
mentoring meetings, e-learning, lectures, speeches and workshops dedicated space.
New culture and values of the new company change management
Reorganization of Organizational structure and redefinition of roles.
Voluntary and involuntary termination programs - Exit interviews and outplacement

Sheraton

2003

Training and Development Manager

Training and development according to the Starwood Hotels guidelines at The Sheraton Barra Hotel & Suites.
Definition and implementation of technical and operational training programs, including competence
development to both professional and managerial levels.
Vendor contact and relations to establish a quality service provided to the development of the hotel Staff.
Description and analysis of job positions and its related activities.
Translation of all jobs needs and profiles to match the local legislation.
Implementation of the Internal Commission for the Prevention of Accidents - "Brazilian HSE"
Creation of internship programs, exchange programs, cross training, on the job training and e-learning.

Varig Airlines

2001 - 2003

HR SR Specialist

Responsible for training & development and English Skills evaluation

Definition and implementation and assessment of training development programs for flight instructors,
monitors, ground staff and crew,
Training Facilitator - Negotiation, Conflict Management, Time Management, Flight instructor training course,
CAV (Varig Service Induction Program), (ILT)
Team Building programs
University relations (and Technical Schools);
Training and Development Website creation instructional and content design
Definition and implementation of T&D programs: trainee and internship, exchange programs, cross training,
On The Job training, Distance learning e-learning and web-based programs.
Career Management - Counseling on development of individual career plans according to the HAY system
Competence Model.
Six Sigma oriented projects;

OTHER ACTIVITIES

English and Portuguese teacher at several bi-national institutions and English Schools - 1989 to 2003
The Kids Club Franchise owner / manager (Braslia DF): 10000 students, 15 teachers 1998 to 2000
Dance instructor and Cultural promoter for Dance Festivals and Dance companies.
Professional and licensed artist (modern & lyrical dance) since 1987.
Volunteer teacher at poor communities in Brasilia (Portuguese, English, Dance, Math, health and hygiene)
Camp Aldersgate Med Camps Little Rock AR. - Jr. Counselor (Summer 1998) - (exchange student program)
Stitch & Clean Cleaners Front desk, bagging and inspection 1988/89 (exchange student program)
Event planner Theme Catering Venues Entertainment Media Decoration Logistics
Psychology traninee at the pediatric oncology unit for the public Brasilia hospital
Psychology trainee for the psychiatric unit at the public Brasilia hospital system
Slvia Teixeira da Costa siltcosta@hotmail.com - (501) 772 8936

https://www.linkedin.com/in/silviateixeiracosta