Renato Gonzales
HR Manager/Psychologist
Georgetown
Summary
An accomplished Management Consultant, with strong background in Management, Psychology and Law who consistently delivers complex projects within demanding time and cost constraints. Confident managing and mitigating risks and issues, whilst improving balance score card. Able to control multimillion budgets and lead large, globally dispersed teams to deliver results in line with client requirements. More than 10 years of international experience as an Organizational Development (OD), HR and strategic planning Consultant; more than 20 years’ experience in Psychotherapy, Counseling, training, teaching plus 10 years of clinical practice.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of the Psychodiagnostics and Family Therapy Center
Eureka Medical Laboratory Inc.
Training and Counseling Specialist
University of the Philippines Baguio (UPB)
- Organized and trained group of student/youth volunteers who help the incoming freshmen to adjust to college life
- The group ballooned into 100 active members per year
- Conducted/facilitated staff development training focused on competency and team building
- Management of the Group of Volunteers to include: Organizational Development (creating an efficient organizational structure based on team management), Strategic Planning, and establishing a rational screening process as well as developing a performance evaluation system
- Lobbying for subsidy of special projects; designing employment programs for students Facilitated/designed training programs for team building, personhood training and gender sensitivity training among college students Member of the University Academic Personnel and Fellowship Committee Chair, Public Affairs, ALL-UP Academic Employees Union
Training Consultant
Guyana School of Nursing
2021.01
Consultant on Organisational Change Management
Ministry of Public Health
2019.07
Lecturer
University of Bedfordshire
2018.01
Mental Health Consultant
Child Protection Agency Guyana
2017.01
HR Manager/ Chief Operations Officer
Eureka Laboratories Incorporated
2015.07
- Maintained control of diverse business operations in support to the CEO and to oversee our organization’s ongoing operations and procedures
- Reviewed organizational processes that supported QMS of the company to acquire ISO18195 Accreditation in 2016, and yearly verifications by JANAAC
- Organised and facilitated 5-year strategic plan; that define the organisation’s mission, vision, values and strategies Diagnosed specific organisational needs to fit to the organisation’s balance score card Designed HR programs such as job analysis, job audit, recruitment and selection; training and development; performance management, retention and exit services; Designed and implemented 4 benefits and implemented a rational compensation package Reviewed job design and advised management for the redesign of jobs in order to maximize potentials; Ensured sustainability through involvement of top managers and empowerment of employees; Trained staff on phone protocols, performance management, customer relations, team building and stress management Designed TORs of each job designation and contractual assignments of employees; Reviewed Personnel Policies in line with Vision-Mission of the Organization Established HRIS Introduced the use of psychological test in screening applicants Designed Job Satisfaction and Customer Survey; Analysed Results Designed and implemented complaints Management
Facilitator
Australian Institute of Business
2013.09
Human Resources Management Consultant
Roraima Group of Companies
2012.01
Organizational Development Consultant
UNICEF Guyana
2011.12
Training Consultant
Drug Demand Reduction Services
2018.01 - 2021.01
Mental Health Consultant
US Peace Corps-Guyana
2017.01 - 2020.01
Consultant on HR Programs
Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association
2016.06 - 2019.05
HR Manager
MCG- Giftland Mall
2016.06 - 2017.03
- Reviewed and designed Organisational Structure Designed SOPs for the HR, IT, Finance and Accounts, Sales and Operations, Marketing and Security Trained all Managers on Writing SOPs Trained 300+ staff on Team Building Established Core Group Trained HR staff to do Job Analysis and Job Audit Liaised with Recruitment Agency in the Philippines and Recruited Managers from the Philippines Introduced Psychological Testing as part of the screening.
Organisational Development Adviser
Ministry of Amerindian Affairs
2012.02 - 2015.07
- Maximized the impact of the Projects Department by enhancing project management competencies and increasing capacity through coaching and mentoring
- Spearheaded and drafted the project documents for the implementation of two multimillion projects funded through the LCDS in coordination with UNDP Supported the Ministry in developing its 5-year strategy in line with the country’s Low Carbon Development Strategy
- Designed TORs of local/international experts engaged in the various economic activities in 200 Amerindian Villages
- Reviewed/drafted project proposals relevant to Community Development Plans and/land Rights of Indigenous Peoples Drafted of TORs of international organizations that intend to conduct research/projects in the Amerindian Villages
- Reviewed international/national/local policies that in general affect livelihoods and culture of the Amerindian Villages and recommend affirmative actions towards creation of rights-based socio-economic policies/projects for Amerindian Villages
- Managed implementation of Ministry’s Management Information System
Consultant Associate
Office of the President
2012.10 - 2012.11
Organizational Development (OD) Advisor
VSO International
2009.04 - 2012.01
Education
Secondary -
Baguio City High School
Baguio City, PhilippinesMaster in Management - undefined
University of the Philippines Baguio
Baguio City, Philippines 2001.06 - 2006.05
Bachelor of Laws - undefined
Saint Louis University
Baguio City, Philippines 1995.06 - 2000.05
Master of Science in Psychology - undefined
Saint Louis University
Baguio City, Philippines 1982.07 - 1986.05
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - undefined
Saint Louis University
Baguio City, Philippines 1982.07 - 1986.05
Skills
Technological Aptitude
Excellent research skills to include mathematical aptitude in understanding and interpreting company metrics
Computer Savvy
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Communicates effectively
Forms positive relationships with others
Manages complex interpersonal situations
Demonstrates self-awareness as a professional
Individual and Cultural Diversity
Demonstrates awareness of diversity and its influence
Develops effective relationships with culturally diverse individuals, families, and groups
Applies knowledge of individual and cultural diversity in practice
Pursues professional development about individual and cultural diversity
Ethical and Legal Standards
Demonstrates awareness of ethical and legal standards applicable to professional service, training, and research
Assessment
Conducts clinical and employee interviews
Uses evidence-based assessment tools (eg, screening instruments, rating scales, and tests that assess risk, development, personality, psychopathology, cognitive functioning, and organizational functioning)
Collects and integrates data
Summarizes and reports data
Intervention
Implements evidence-based interventions
Monitors the impact of interventions
Consultation, Inter-disciplinary Practice
Provides consultation (eg case-based, group, organizational systems)
Engages in multi-disciplinary collaboration
Authored Researches
- Organizational Change and Its Impact on the University of the Philippines’ Employees Transfer of Learning in Trainings Held
- Organizational Control and Performance Evaluation
- Establishing the Validity of the Master of Management Scholastic Aptitude Test
- Mainstreaming Gender and development in the University of the Philippines
Citizenship
Filipino/Guyanese
Recent Trainings
- Depression of Women at Work, Guyana Association of Administrative Professionals, 04/27/2016
- Suicide among Adolescents and Psychotherapy, Rotaract-Georgetown, 03/16/2016
- Life Skills Trainings for Social Workers and Health Practitioners, on Drug Abuse Prevention and Rehabilitation, Drug Demand Reduction Services, MOPH, 10/2/2017
- Brief Intervention and Brief Therapies for Drug Users, Mental Health Unit, Guyana, 11/20/2017
- Brief Intervention and Brief Therapies for Drug Users, GUYSUCO, 01/22/2018
- Motivational Interviewing and Relapse Prevention Techniques, Drug Demand Reduction Services, MPH, 03/19/2018
- Motivational Interviewing and Relapse Prevention Techniques, Essequibo Region, 07/16/2018
- Training of Trainers for Youth on Drug Prevention, Drug Demand Reduction Services, MPH, 08/6/2018
- Training on Establishing Support Groups, Guyana Mental Health Unit, 06/18/2019
- Training of Youth Workers on Drug Prevention among Youth, Guyana Drug Demand Reduction Services, 07/8/2019
- The Evolution of Human Resources, Guyana Institute of Internal Auditors, 10/17/2019
- Anxiety and Depression, Rotary Club, Guyana Central, 06/9/2020
- Racism, Anxiety and Panic Attack, METRO Office Supplies, 06/24/2020
- Training of Youth Leader on Drug Prevention, Linden, 01/2021
- Psychological Safety, Express international, 02/2023
- Handling Corporate Depression, SBM Offshore Guyana, 03/2023
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Filipino/Guyanese
- Marital Status: Single
Timeline
Training Consultant
Guyana School of Nursing
2021.01
Consultant on Organisational Change Management
Ministry of Public Health
2019.07
Lecturer
University of Bedfordshire
2018.01
Training Consultant
Drug Demand Reduction Services
2018.01 - 2021.01
Mental Health Consultant
Child Protection Agency Guyana
2017.01
Mental Health Consultant
US Peace Corps-Guyana
2017.01 - 2020.01
Consultant on HR Programs
Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association
2016.06 - 2019.05
HR Manager
MCG- Giftland Mall
2016.06 - 2017.03
HR Manager/ Chief Operations Officer
Eureka Laboratories Incorporated
2015.07
Facilitator
Australian Institute of Business
2013.09
Consultant Associate
Office of the President
2012.10 - 2012.11
Organisational Development Adviser
Ministry of Amerindian Affairs
2012.02 - 2015.07
Human Resources Management Consultant
Roraima Group of Companies
2012.01
Organizational Development Consultant
UNICEF Guyana
2011.12
Organizational Development (OD) Advisor
VSO International
2009.04 - 2012.01
Master in Management - undefined
University of the Philippines Baguio
2001.06 - 2006.05
Bachelor of Laws - undefined
Saint Louis University
1995.06 - 2000.05
Master of Science in Psychology - undefined
Saint Louis University
1982.07 - 1986.05
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - undefined
Saint Louis University
1982.07 - 1986.05
Head of the Psychodiagnostics and Family Therapy Center
Eureka Medical Laboratory Inc.
Training and Counseling Specialist
University of the Philippines Baguio (UPB)
Secondary -
Baguio City High School