👋 Your Clubhouse Username:
🌍 Which city & country do you live in?
Kensington, MD, USA in the Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia Metropolitan area.
❓ Tell us about yourself
I have 25+ years experience as a Human Resources and Talent Development Executive.
I am currently the Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development in the Finance/Banking with Signal Financial FCU and prior to that I was in the Hospitality and Tourism industry with Hyatt Hotels Worldwide.
I am skilled in Recruitment, Training, Improving Work Culture Environments, Career & Executive Coaching, Employment Branding and LinkedIn Coaching.
I have been married to the women of my dreams for 24 years and have a daughter, son and foster son. We also have my niece and mother who live with us, so I affectionally refer to our home as the Latino “Full House”.
I am a first generation Cuban American with my family heritage from Spain.
My personal interest include Photography 📸, Sketching 🖋, Mental , Physical & Financial Wellness 💪, Marvel/DC Universe Fan 🦸♂️, Shakespeare 📚, Golf ⛳, Football 🏈, Baseball ⚾, Collector of Shot Glasses (600+), Movie Buff 🎬, Traveling ✈ (Especially to visit my family in Spain ), Rescue Animals 🐕 🐱 (2 Dogs & 1 Cat) Caring for the Environment and the Community 🌎.
❓ What is an interesting fact about yourself?
I am not your traditional Human Resources Leader, I put the emphasis on “Human”. I along with my team, take the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with the employees to continue to create an engaged, growing, trusted, safe and fun culture.
Due to my passion for photography 📷, as of this year, 95% of the images I now post are my own photos.
❓ How did you first find out about Clubhouse?
Social Media between Instagram and LinkedIn.
❓ What do you love most about being a part of Sticky Beak Club?
The amazing team of Moderators (Mod Squad). It truly has been an exceptional experience from the moment I entered a Sticky Beak room for the first time to now that I am a Moderator.
I have learned so much from the variety of rooms and topics under the Sticky Beak Club rooms. That’s why I can completely understand why some have called it the Netflix of Clubhouse. Not to mention, having the opportunity to share my knowledge with others the way people helped me during my career journey.
This club is truly inclusive, fun and educational.
❓ What is your favorite other club on Clubhouse, and why?
I am partial to the rooms for LinkedIn and Job Seekers. So LinkedIn Mastery and The Career Clinic are 2 of my current favorites.
❓ Who is your favorite person on Clubhouse and why?
Bryan Lip – he was the first person in Clubhouse to truly make me feel welcome and included from the first interaction and it has only continue over time.
❓ If you host a room on Clubhouse – tell us more about it!
I currently host a room under the Sticky Beak Club for LinkedIn Reviews, Tips and Advice for Job Seekers on Monday’s at 6pm (New York time).
I also co-moderate the Sticky Beak LinkedIn room Monday – Friday 8am (New York time)
❓ What tip would you share with people who are new to Clubhouse?
Learn from the moderators and speakers in the rooms that interest you. Don’t be afraid to ask a question or share your insight. If you want to Moderate your own room, check out the Sticky Beck Club.
❓ What resonates most about 🦘Australia for you?
The people and the welcoming culture.
❓ If there is one thing Sticky Beak could do to improve what would it be?
Continue to be open to new ideas and maintain an inclusive, respectful and fun culture.
❓ If there was one thing Clubhouse could do to improve what would that be?
Include a link to LinkedIn in the Bio section.