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Alvarez Amaro

Paola Amaro Alvarez

Human Resources Executive

Paola has worked in the Human Resources field for almost 20 years in the Hospitality Industry for companies like Marriott International, Inc., The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC and Montage Hotels and Resorts. She also worked in the Aviation and Aerospace Industry with Esterline Technologies as a Director of Human Resources. Currently she holds the position of Vice President of Human Resources for Harbor Distributing, LLC a Division of Reyes Holdings. She's fluent in both English and Spanish. She completed her MS Degree at VA Tech in Adult Learning and Human Resources Development. She also has a Spanish/English Translation Certificate from the Foreign Language Department at George Mason University and completed her BA Degree at The George Washington University in Business Administration with a major in Human Resources Management. In addition, she holds two Human Resources Certifications: Senior Professional Human Resources and California. She’s currently pursuing a Professional and Executive Coach Certification with the College of Executive Coaching.  

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