Mayra Alvarez
About Mayra Alvarez
Mayra Alvarez is a Senior People & Culture Specialist currently working at Apeel since 2022. She has extensive experience in human resources, having previously held various roles at Lowe's Companies, Inc. and other organizations.
Work at Apeel
Mayra Alvarez currently serves as a Senior People & Culture Specialist at Apeel, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the company's employee experience and fostering a positive workplace culture. Her responsibilities include developing people strategies, managing talent acquisition, and supporting employee engagement initiatives.
Previous Experience at Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Prior to her current role, Mayra Alvarez worked at Lowe's Companies, Inc. in various capacities. She served as a Human Resources Manager from 2015 to 2019 in the McAllen, Texas area, where she managed HR functions and employee relations. She then transitioned to the role of Talent Acquisition Partner from 2019 to 2021, focusing on recruitment and onboarding processes. Additionally, she worked as an Installed Sales Coordinator from 2011 to 2015.
Background in Banking and Retail
Mayra Alvarez has a diverse background in banking and retail. She worked as a BSA Analyst at Inter National Bank from 2010 to 2012, where she focused on compliance and risk management. Earlier in her career, she held positions at Chase as a Personal Banker from 2008 to 2010 and at Walmart as an Assistant Store Manager for a brief period in 2002-2003. She also gained retail management experience as a Co Manager at EXPRESS from 2003 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Mayra Alvarez earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Marketing from The University of Texas-Pan American, completing her studies from 1997 to 2001. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources, talent acquisition, and people operations, contributing to her effectiveness in her current and previous roles.