Vanessa Castellanos
About Vanessa Castellanos
Vanessa Castellanos is a Human Resources Manager at Endava in the United Kingdom and also serves as the Human Resources Services and Solutions Market Leader at Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati, Ohio. She has extensive experience in people management, strategy development, and process improvement within multifunctional organizations.
Current Positions
Vanessa Castellanos is currently serving as a Human Resources Manager at Endava in the United Kingdom. In addition, she holds the position of Human Resources Services and Solutions Market Leader at Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. This dual-role establishes her as a key player in the HR industry across different markets.
Previous Roles at Procter & Gamble
Vanessa Castellanos has accumulated significant experience at Procter & Gamble, serving in various capacities over the years. Between 2013 and 2015, she worked as a Quality Assurance Manager. Prior to that, she led the Education and Training Department from 2012 to 2013. She also filled the role of Lean Manager - Internal Consultant from 2012 to 2015. Her initial tenure at Procter & Gamble included a 3-year period as Health, Safety and Environment Manager from 2009 to 2012, emphasizing her extensive expertise in multiple HR and management functions.
Educational Background
Vanessa Castellanos holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from IESA, earned between 2013 and 2015 with a focus on Business Administration and Management. She has also studied Chemistry at Universidad Simón Bolívar, where she completed her studies in 2008. This diverse educational foundation supports her robust understanding of both scientific and business principles.
Early Career and Internship
Vanessa Castellanos began her career with an internship at Pdvsa Petroleos De Venezuela S.A. in Miranda, Venezuela, from 2007 to 2008. This role provided her with early exposure to the industry and practical experience that has informed her subsequent career in various HR and management roles.
Skills and Expertise
With 8 years of experience in the consumer goods industry before moving to IT, Vanessa Castellanos is skilled in dealing with volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous markets, particularly in the Latin America region. Qualified by Procter & Gamble to drive compliance in several areas, including HR, Lean Culture, Learning & Development, Quality Assurance, and Health, Safety & Environment, she excels in strategy development, deployment, and continuous process improvement.