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Valeska Viana

@valeskaviana

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Strategic HR and operations leader with 14 years driving organizational performance.

Brazil

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role where I can align people, processes and finances, drive culture transformation, and scale HR and operational excellence in mission-driven organizations.

I am a strategic leader with 14 years of experience in human resources, finance oversight, and operations across nonprofit organizations, multinational corporations, and sectors including education, healthcare, and industry.

I have managed public and private funds, led social impact projects in housing, education, and health, and implemented HR consulting, cultural transformation and leadership development programs that improved hiring efficiency and performance management.

With international experience and strong governance expertise, I align people, processes, and financial strategies to meet institutional goals with integrity, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Strategy and Operations Manager

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Instituto Veredas da Cidadania

Dec 2024 - Present (10 months)

Lead strategic financial management of public funds, ensuring compliance, efficient expenditure execution, procurement governance, and performance monitoring to align operations with organizational goals.

Financial Management Public Fund Compliance Procurement Performance Monitoring Governance Cash Flow Management

Human Resources Manager

CTB - Companhia Têxtil do Brasil

Apr 2024 - Aug 2024 (4 months)

Managed headcount, HR policies, payroll, benefits, and legal representation; led conflict resolution, leadership development, and occupational health and safety programs to support cultural transformation.

HR Policies Payroll Management Employee Relations Leadership Development Occupational Health & Safety

Human Resources Manager

COAPH Saúde

Aug 2020 - Mar 2024 (3 years 7 months)

Directed HR operations including payroll, eSocial/SST compliance, HR metrics, budgeting, culture programs, leadership development, recruitment automation, and compensation design during workforce expansion.

Payroll SST Leadership Development

University Lecturer

FAFOR / Maurício de Nassau / FGN / FAMETRO

Aug 2012 - Nov 2020 (8 years 3 months)

Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in Human Resources and Organizational Management, supervised research and final projects, and developed academic content focused on workplace well-being and HR in healthcare.

Curriculum Design Academic Supervision Assessment Design

HR Manager & Consultant

Giga Media Consultoria

Jan 2018 - Aug 2020 (2 years 7 months)

Led talent acquisition and strategic recruitment, implemented compensation plans, delivered HR assessments and strategic reports, and developed training programs for clients to align HR with business strategy.

Talent Acquisition Compensation Strategy HR Consulting Training Development Policy Design

HR Business Partner

Faculdade Maurício de Nassau

Dec 2014 - Aug 2016 (1 year 8 months)

Bridged HR strategy with operations, delivered workforce planning, job analysis, and development programs, and supported hiring, promotions, and organizational development initiatives.

HR Business Partnering Workforce Planning Training Development Talent Management Organizational Development Recruitment