
Ricardo Tarte
@ricardotarte
Hire to Retire Representative at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., processing employee lifecycle transactions across 30+ markets with 99.9% accuracy.
What I'm looking for
At The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., I processed onboarding, job changes, transfers, and offboarding for a global workforce across 30+ markets. I maintained 99.9% transaction accuracy in ServiceNow and achieved 100% SLA compliance across all four months of FY26 YTD.
Previously, as a Human Resources Representative at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., I supported HR services. My experience includes employee lifecycle transactions, contracts, benefits enrollment, and compliance with regional labor regulations and SOX requirements.
At Sitel Group, I evaluated quality for the BestBuy / Geek Squad account, conducting more than 200 monthly evaluations and developing scorecards and calibration sessions. This work helped reduce repeat contacts by 18% and improve first-contact resolution by 12%.
Earlier, I directed overnight operations at Waldorf Astoria Panama by Hilton and led a 12-person team. Across customer service, hospitality, sales, and HR, I’ve worked with U.S. and international customers and teams, using platforms including Workday, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Opera PMS.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle transactions — onboarding, job changes, transfers, and offboarding — for a global workforce across 30+ markets via Workday HCM and ServiceNow. Achieved 100% SLA compliance across all 4 months of FY26 YTD, building on a 99.9% SLA rate sustained throughout FY25. Process and validate employment contracts, benefits enrollment, position management, and separation pa
Worked as Human Resources Representative at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..
Delivered multi-channel reservation support across 100+ global hotel properties, managing high-volume bookings, cancellations, modifications, and refund processing. Maintained accuracy and client satisfaction standards while processing 80+ transactions daily in a fast-paced, bilingual (EN/ES) service environment.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Sep 2018 - Apr 2022 (3 years 7 months)
Conducted 200+ monthly QA evaluations for BestBuy Geek Squad; coached agents on performance gaps, reducing repeat contacts by 18% and improving first-contact resolution by 12%. Developed QA scorecards and calibration sessions standardized across a 50+ agent team, ensuring consistent quality benchmarks and compliance.
Directed all overnight operations at a 5-star luxury property (front desk, housekeeping, F&B, concierge, valet) with zero guest escalations across a 4-year tenure. Executed nightly financial audits and revenue reconciliation using Opera PMS, Micros & Safolk; led and mentored a 12-person overnight team.
Led a team of 21 agents delivering customer service and technical support for Comcast (NBC), ensuring consistent service quality and performance compliance. Improved team performance through structured coaching, feedback, and targeted development initiatives. Resolved complex customer escalations, contributing to improved customer experience and issue resolution efficiency. Drove adherence to KPIs
Monitored and evaluated customer interactions to ensure strict adherence to client and company quality standards. Drove performance improvement through structured call monitoring, side‑by‑side coaching, and targeted feedback. Identified trends and root causes impacting service quality, providing data‑driven insights to leadership. Partnered with operations leadership and clients to address perform
Directed sales operations for an international debt mediation firm, managing inbound and outbound strategies across U.S. and Panama markets. Led a workforce of 30 employees across two office locations, driving performance, coaching, and operational consistency. Increased sales effectiveness through structured coaching, performance monitoring, and targeted sales strategies. Resolved complex client
Supervisor
Optimum Solutions Corp
Jan 2006 - Jan 2007 (1 year)
Managed inbound and outbound sales and customer service operations for U.S. clients, specializing in medication sales within a call center environment. Drove sales performance by applying consultative selling techniques and identifying customer needs to recommend appropriate products. Built and maintained client relationships, improving customer satisfaction and retention through effective issue r
Sales Representative
Call Resourcing Inc
Jan 2005 - Jan 2006 (1 year)
Delivered inbound and outbound sales of pharmaceutical products to U.S. clients, supporting revenue growth in a fast-paced call center environment. Increased sales effectiveness by applying consultative sales techniques and identifying customer needs to recommend tailored solutions. Managed high-volume call activity, handling customer inquiries, processing orders, and ensuring accurate and timely
Command Center Specialist
Nars
Jan 2004 - Jan 2005 (1 year)
Directed collections and customer service activities, handling inbound/outbound engagements and negotiating payment solutions to resolve client accounts. Monitored call center operations using Avaya CMS, analyzing real-time metrics to support staffing, scheduling, and performance optimization. Managed command center functions, ensuring efficient queue management, call flow, and operational continu
Provided sales and advanced technical support for Dell products, resolving complex hardware and software issues while delivering high customer satisfaction. Applied consultative selling techniques to recommend tailored technology solutions, supporting revenue generation and customer retention. Mentored and trained new employees, developing technical knowledge, troubleshooting skills, and customer
Delivered customer service and sales support for Columbia House products, ensuring excellent customer experience and issue resolution. Increased sales opportunities through effective upselling and product promotion during customer interactions. Managed high-volume inbound calls while maintaining service quality and customer satisfaction. Mentored team members, providing coaching and support to imp
Sales Representative
Telemarketing Pro Panama S.A.
Jan 2001 - Jan 2002 (1 year)
Drove sales of Aspire Visa credit card products through inbound and outbound customer engagement in a high-volume environment. Increased conversion rates by identifying customer financial needs and recommending tailored credit solutions. Delivered clear and professional communication of product features, terms, and compliance requirements. Managed end-to-end sales process, from lead qualification
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Making the Most of Conflict
Apr 2024
Leadership Foundations: Leadership Styles and Models
Apr 2024
Memorization and Rehearsal Tips for Public Speaking
Apr 2024
What is Copilot? Get Started with Microsoft's Everyday AI Companion
Aug 2024
Giving and Receiving Feedback
Apr 2024
Working with Difficult People
Jul 2024
Critical Thinking for Better Judgment and Decision-Making
Apr 2024
Leadership Tips, Tactics, and Advice
Aug 2023
Leading with Vision
Aug 2023
Instituto Gastronómico de las Américas
Principios Carrera de Gastronomía y Alta Cocina
2012 - 2012
Instituto Inadeh
Principios de los Sistemas de Refrigeración Domestica, Comercial e Industrial
2011 - 2011
American Senior High School
1997 - 1999
Our Lady of The Lakes Catholic School
1986 - 1997
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