Aracely Cruz, Chrl, Chrp
About Aracely Cruz, Chrl, Chrp
Aracely Cruz serves as the Vice President of People Ops and Culture at Cognota, where she has pioneered LearnOps and led initiatives to enhance organizational culture. With extensive experience in human resources management, she previously held senior roles at PCI Geomatics and RLDatix, contributing significantly to their operational success.
Current Role at Cognota
Aracely Cruz serves as the Vice President of People Operations and Culture at Cognota. In this role, she has pioneered the LearnOps initiative, which has significantly influenced the company's standing in the industry. Since joining Cognota in 2022, she has led strategic and operational initiatives within the People function, concentrating on cultivating a culture of excellence and high performance. Her leadership has contributed to Cognota's recognition by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Startup Employers.
Previous Experience at PCI Geomatics
Before her current position, Aracely Cruz worked as the Human Resources Senior Manager at PCI Geomatics from 2020 to 2022. During her two years in this role, she was based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Her responsibilities included overseeing HR functions and contributing to the development of human resources strategies that aligned with the company's objectives.
Long Tenure at RLDatix
Aracely Cruz held the position of Human Resources Director at RLDatix for 17 years, from 2003 to 2020. Throughout her tenure in the Toronto, Canada Area, she managed various HR initiatives and played a crucial role in shaping the organization's human resources policies and practices.
Educational Background
Aracely Cruz studied at Tecnológico de Monterrey, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing. Additionally, she attended George Brown College, completing a program in Human Resources Management from 2004 to 2007. This educational foundation has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in human resources and organizational development.
Early Career at PSTG Consulting
Aracely Cruz began her career as an Office Manager at PSTG Consulting, where she worked from 2000 to 2003. This three-year experience in the Toronto, Canada Area provided her with foundational skills in office management and administrative support, contributing to her later success in human resources.