Natalie Cedeno
About Natalie Cedeno
Natalie Cedeno is the Senior Director of Human Resources at Coupa Software, Inc., with a career spanning roles at United Way of the Bay Area, FriendFinder Networks, and the United States Army.
Company
Natalie Cedeno is currently the Senior Director of Human Resources at Coupa Software, Inc. Coupa Software is a technology platform providing business spend management solutions. Cedeno has been instrumental in shaping the HR functions of the company since she joined in 2012.
Title
As the Senior Director of Human Resources, Natalie Cedeno oversees all HR practices at Coupa Software. She has been key in developing and managing comprehensive HR strategies that support the company's growth.
Education and Expertise
Natalie Cedeno studied Criminology at the University of Maryland, Munich Germany Extension from 1986 to 1990. Prior to this, she pursued Criminology/Law Enforcement at Weber State University from 1983 to 1985. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in analyzing and managing human behaviors, which she applies to her HR practice.
Previous Positions
Before joining Coupa Software, Natalie Cedeno held various significant roles in HR. She was Vice President of Human Resources at United Way of the Bay Area from 2009 to 2012. Prior to that, she served as Director of Human Resources/Executive Director at FriendFinder Networks from 2001 to 2009. Earlier in her career, Cedeno worked at Employeeservices.com as Senior HR/Benefits Manager from 1999 to 2001, and proudly served in the United States Army from 1986 to 1993.
Achievements
At Coupa Software, Natalie Cedeno has achieved several notable milestones. She managed the immigration process, overseeing F1, H-1B, TN, L1 Visas and Green Card sponsorships. She was the first HR hire and created the HR function from scratch, contributing to the company's growth from 75 to 1700 employees within three years. Cedeno recruited over 150 people in her first year and managed over 200 Visa applications. Additionally, she developed a competitive benefits package and is an original board member of three Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Empower, Illuminate, and Engage.