Marta Velez
About Marta Velez
Marta Velez is a Human Resources Representative at General Mills in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area with extensive experience in the consumer goods industry.
Current Role at General Mills
Marta Velez is currently employed at General Mills, based in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area. She holds the title of Human Resources Representative. Within this role, she is responsible for a broad range of HR functions including compensation, labor relations, management, recruiting, and training. Marta has been with General Mills since June 2018, demonstrating her long-term commitment and expertise in the human resources field within the consumer goods industry.
Previous Roles at Perdue Farms
Marta Velez has a significant history with Perdue Farms, where she worked in various capacities over a span of several years. She began as a Production Supervisor from 2002 to 2006 in Georgetown, Delaware. She then served as a Human Resources Representative from 2006 to 2008, also in Georgetown. Following this, she transitioned to a Staffing Recruiter position from 2008 to 2009, working in both Georgetown and Milford, Delaware. These roles allowed her to gain comprehensive experience in both production and human resources functions.
Early Career in Colombia
Marta started her professional journey in Colombia where she worked as a Sales Representative for Fort Dodge Animal Health from 1998 to 1999 in Medellin. Prior to this, she completed a year-long internship at Cooperativa Lechera de Antioquia - Colanta, also in Medellin, from 1997 to 1998. These roles provided her with initial experience in sales and cooperative management, laying the groundwork for her future career in human resources and business management.
Educational Background
Marta Velez holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Corporacion Universitaria Lasallista in Medellin, Colombia. She pursued her degree from 1991 to 1996. Her education provided her with the foundational knowledge necessary for her subsequent roles in various industries, ranging from animal health sales to production supervision and human resources management.
Skills and Expertise
Marta has developed a robust set of skills throughout her career. She is proficient in Compensation, Labor Relations, Management, Recruiting, and Training. Her extensive experience in the consumer goods industry has honed her abilities to manage and execute various human resource functions effectively. These skills have been integral to her roles at General Mills and Perdue Farms, where she has demonstrated consistent professional growth and adaptability.