Alma Mercado, Shrm Cp, Mshrm
About Alma Mercado, Shrm Cp, Mshrm
Alma Mercado is a Senior Manager of Human Resources at Tapestry, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Master's degree in Human Resources Management from the University of Southern California and has extensive experience in various HR roles across multiple companies.
Work at Tapestry
Alma Mercado has served as the Senior Manager of Human Resources at Tapestry since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various HR functions and initiatives within the organization. Her tenure at Tapestry has spanned three years, during which she has contributed to the development and implementation of HR strategies that align with the company's goals.
Education and Expertise
Alma Mercado holds a Master's degree in Human Resources Management from the University of Southern California, where she studied from 2017 to 2019. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from California State University, Stanislaus, completing her studies from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in human resources practices and management.
Professional Experience
Before joining Tapestry, Alma Mercado worked at Electronic Arts (EA) as a Senior People & Policy Partner from 2020 to 2021. She also held the position of Manager, People & Policy at EA for a brief period in 2021. Her prior experience includes roles at Amazon as an Employee Relations Manager and at Penske Logistics as a Labor Relations Specialist and Senior HR Representative. Additionally, she has worked at Diamond Foods, LLC and The Kraft Heinz Company as an HR Generalist.
Career Progression
Alma Mercado's career in human resources began after she completed her undergraduate studies. She worked as a Human Resources Generalist at Diamond Foods, LLC from 2013 to 2015, followed by a role at BrightView Landscapes as a Regional HR Coordinator. Her career continued to advance as she took on various HR roles, including positions at Penske Logistics and Amazon, where she gained extensive experience in employee relations and labor relations.