Kiara Valdes Irizarry, M.S.
About Kiara Valdes Irizarry, M.S.
Kiara Valdes Irizarry, M.S., is a Manager, Training & Instructional Design Specialist at Bristol Myers Squibb in Puerto Rico with extensive experience in training, development, and industrial-organizational psychology.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Kiara Valdes Irizarry currently serves as the Manager, Training & Instructional Design Specialist at Bristol Myers Squibb in Puerto Rico. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing training programs, leveraging her expertise in instructional design to enhance employee skills and productivity.
Experience at Amgen
At Amgen, Kiara worked as a Senior Associate Training & Development from 2021 to 2022. During her one-year tenure in Juncos, Puerto Rico, she was responsible for designing and executing training programs tailored to the needs of the organization, contributing to workforce development and growth.
Experience at Boston Scientific
Kiara Valdes Irizarry worked at Boston Scientific from 2018 to 2021 as a Learning and Development Specialist in Puerto Rico. She also had a brief stint as a Human Resources Intern in 2017 in Dorado, Puerto Rico. Her contributions during these periods were integral to the company's employee development frameworks and training initiatives.
Educational Background
Kiara holds a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Universidad Carlos Albizu, where she studied from 2017 to 2019. She also earned her Bachelor's degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Universidad de Puerto Rico, completing her studies from 2014 to 2017.
Internship Experience
Kiara Valdes Irizarry gained valuable experience early in her career with internships at BASF and Boston Scientific. In 2016, she completed a Training Internship with BASF in Manatí, Puerto Rico, followed by a Human Resources Internship at Boston Scientific in Dorado, Puerto Rico, in 2017. These roles helped build her foundational skills in training and development.