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Andrea Yelenka Velandia Rojas

@andreayelenkavelandi

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Specialist in Human Talent Management with a focus on recruitment.

Colombia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values strategic talent management and fosters professional growth.

I am a dedicated professional with a specialization in Human Talent Management from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and a degree in Psychology from Universidad de los Andes. My experience spans various sectors, including technology and public services, where I have excelled in talent attraction, selection, and management. I am particularly skilled in recruiting operational, professional, managerial, and IT profiles, utilizing advanced Talent Sourcing techniques and leading assessments based on competencies.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strategic approach and a results-oriented mindset, always aiming to understand business needs while providing innovative solutions. My work has involved optimizing job analysis and implementing competency evaluations that enhance the quality of selection processes, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. I am passionate about continuous learning and have actively participated as a speaker in mental health forums, sharing insights and fostering discussions on this vital topic.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Psicóloga de Selección

Factores y Mercadeo S.A

May 2022 - Dec 2022 (7 months)

Led recruitment and selection processes, conducted job analyses, and implemented competency-based evaluation processes. Optimized job analysis and developed competency evaluation formats to standardize and improve talent assessment accuracy.

Recruitment Selection Process Optimization Human Resources Talent Management

Psicóloga de Selección

Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje SENA

Jul 2015 - Dec 2018 (3 years 5 months)

Led selection processes for operational, professional, coordination, and managerial profiles for public and private entities. Designed and implemented competency-based interviews for telework projects in various public institutions.

Recruitment Selection Competencies Based Interviewing Public Sector Telework Projects Reporting Client Management Employment Strategies

Practicante en Psicología Organizacional

Universidad de los Andes

Sep 2013 - Mar 2014 (6 months)

Conducted job analyses for executive, coordinator, and professional profiles, and performed competency-based interviews. Supported benchmarking processes for continuing education programs within the psychology department.

Organizational Psychology Competencies Based Interviewing Reporting Benchmarking Program Support Psychology Data Collection Interviewing Research

Practicante en Psicología Deportiva

Rendimiento Óptimo

Jan 2013 - Jun 2013 (5 months)

Supported research and sports training, documenting training and evaluation protocols for tennis. Developed a coexistence and personal presentation manual for the organizational area.

Research Evaluation Organizational Development Documentation Project Management

Asistente de selección y contratación

Psicólogos Asesores Cía. Ltda - Bogotá

Jun 2011 - Sep 2011 (3 months)

Verified candidate compliance with requirements and documentation for selection processes. Prepared progress reports for various candidates.

Documentation Management Reporting Administrative Support Human Resources Data Entry Compliance

Consultor Auxiliar

Psicólogos Asesores Cía. Ltda - Bucaramanga

Jun 2009 - Aug 2009 (2 months)

Characterized organizational culture and developed a competency model for a healthcare client. Conducted information gathering and analysis on organizational culture through interviews and document review.

Data Analysis Interviewing Document Review Research Methodology Healthcare Qualitative Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universidad de los Andes

Psychologist, Psychology

Activities and societies: Member of the Cognition Research Seedbed. Participated in an academic exchange semester in Organizational Psychology at the University of the Balearic Islands.

Graduated as a Psychologist from Universidad de los Andes. The curriculum provided a strong foundation in psychological principles and practices.

Colegio el Minuto de Dios

Academic Baccalaureate, General Studies

Completed secondary education with an academic baccalaureate.

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Specialist in Human Talent Management, Human Talent Management

Completed a specialization in Human Talent Management, focusing on strategic vision and enhancing competencies in talent selection and management. This program also strengthened key soft skills such as organization, planning, adaptability, emotional intelligence, effective communication, and negotiation.