José María Costa Fernández
About José María Costa Fernández
José María Costa Fernández is an experienced Human Resources Assistant currently working at PRA Group since 2019. He has held various HR roles in companies such as Oliver Wyman and Unilever Caribe, and has a strong educational background in business administration and data science.
Current Role at PRA Group
José María Costa Fernández has been serving as Asistente de Recursos Humanos at PRA Group since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for various human resources functions, including managing employee relations and supporting HR initiatives. His experience in this position spans over five years, during which he has contributed to the development and implementation of HR policies and practices.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to his current role, José María worked at Oliver Wyman as Asistente Ejecutivo from 2018 to 2019 in Madrid. He also held the position of Técnico de Recursos Humanos at Unilever Caribe, S.A. from 2015 to 2016 in the Dominican Republic. Additionally, he worked as Técnico de Recursos Humanos at AIESEC from 2010 to 2012, gaining valuable experience in various HR functions.
Educational Background
José María studied at Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, where he earned a Licenciado en Administración de Empresas from 2013 to 2016. He also completed a program at AIHR Academy, achieving the title of Analista de Datos RH in 2019. Furthermore, he studied at FP Oficial de Nivel 3 por la Comunidad de Madrid, where he obtained a certification in Gestión Integrada de Recursos Humanos in 2019. More recently, he participated in a Data Science Bootcamp at The Bridge | Digital Talent Accelerator from 2020 to 2021.
Skills and Competencies
José María possesses skills in managing small-scale operations and budget tracking. His experience includes implementing organizational evaluations and conducting policy reviews. He has worked in multicultural environments, utilizing his proficiency in both English and Spanish to effectively collaborate with global teams.
Customer Service Experience
Before his roles in human resources, José María worked at Data Vimenca as Representante de Servicio al Cliente y Soporte Técnico from 2008 to 2010 in the Dominican Republic. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in customer service and technical support, enhancing his communication and problem-solving skills.