Robert Garcia, Finance Expert in Chicago, IL, United States

Robert Garcia

Management Consulting Expert

Location
Chicago, IL, United States
Toptal Member Since
April 28, 2022

Robert received his MS from Stanford University and BS from UCLA. He is a successful management consultant with extensive experience in change management, human resources, and organizational effectiveness and training. Robert has global manufacturing and consulting experience in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LATAM. He's a bilingual professional with key industry certifications. Robert joined Toptal to work on challenging business problems and support change initiatives.

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Career Highlights

Owner and Management Consultant
Monterrey Partners Consulting
Management Consultant
Accenture
Director of Organizational Effectiveness
Kohler

Education

Master of Arts
Stanford University
Bachelor of Science
University of California Los Angeles

Case Studies

Image of Cosmetic Company Change Management Detailed Design project
Cosmetic Company Change Management Detailed Design
Change ManagementChange LeadershipOrganizational Design
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Change Management Project Plan
Project PlanningSchedulingTimelinesChange Management
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Sample Communications Training for Managers
Employee Engagement

Expertise

Business TransformationChange ManagementCommunication StrategyCorporateHuman Resources (HR)Organizational EffectivenessPeople Management

Work Experience

2016 - PRESENT

Owner and Management Consultant

Monterrey Partners Consulting
  • Led change management implementation for an SAP S/4HANA database management system upgrade for a global medical manufacturing corporation.
  • Served as the change manager for a global insurance organization to facilitate the acquisition of 3,000 employees in 32 countries.
  • Implemented and led change management for a companywide lean manufacturing initiative at five Midwest row crop production sites. Created project reports and developed a communications strategy and cadence.
Focus areas: Change Management, Organizational Design, DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion), Training, Succession Planning, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Organizational Development, Human Resources (HR), Curriculum Design, Organizational Change Management (OCM), Business Transformation, Communication, Consumer Products
2022 - 2022

Interview Facilitator

Owens Corning
  • Conducted one-on-one interviews at six OC sites and met with 90 OC employees.
  • Analyzed interview data and developed preliminary reports.
  • Met weekly with the OC research team to discuss results and plan the next steps.
Focus areas: User Research, Interviews, User Interviews, Facilitation, Qualitative Research, Qualitative Reports, Business Strategy, Business Management
2014 - 2016

Management Consultant

Accenture
  • Led the human resources BPO for a food manufacturer from the U.S. to overseas.
  • Designed, developed, and delivered sales and marketing training for trade promotion marketing software implementation.
  • Served as an Interviewer for college and university recruiting.
Focus areas: Sales Training, Human Resources (HR), Workforce Management (WFM), Instruction & Coaching, Performance Management, Communication Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Organizational Development, Curriculum Design, Microsoft Project, People Management, Luxury Goods, Cosmetics, Communication, Consumer Products
2010 - 2014

Managing Partner

Monterrey Partners Consulting
  • Provided management consulting to global and domestic companies n HR, organizational change management, talent management & training.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership, business partners, local management, and global cross-functional teams to develop and implement comprehensive people management strategies and programs.
  • Led three organizational re-designs focused on developing a sustainable climate for performance. Analyzed, assessed, recommended, and established performance metrics and job competencies.
Focus areas: Human Resources (HR), Change Management, Succession Planning, Business Management, Leadership Development, Instruction & Coaching, Communication Strategy, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Organizational Development, Curriculum Design, Executive Coaching, Microsoft PowerPoint, Communication, Consumer Products
2007 - 2010

Management Consultant

Gagen MacDonald Consulting
  • Developed and delivered business solutions for eight Fortune 1,000 corporations and two nonprofit organizations.
  • Created global talent management and change leadership development programs for three manufacturing companies.
  • Collaborated with senior leaders and business partners to design and develop an updated corporate culture.
Focus areas: Leadership Development, Change Management, Human Resources (HR), Communication, Instruction & Coaching, Communication Strategy, Organizational Development, Executive Coaching, Microsoft Excel, Business Transformation, Personal Care, Consumer Products
2005 - 2007

HR Consultant

A&M
  • Provided management consulting to Fortune 1,000 companies and assisted leaders in turning change into a strategic business asset.
  • Served as interim HR vice president for a fashion design firm in New York and a global copper mining company in Tucson. Implemented company-wide change initiatives.
  • Created and implemented a change leadership vision, strategy, and plan for two organizations.
Focus areas: Change Management, Human Resources (HR), Communication, Training, Curriculum Design, Instruction & Coaching, Performance Management, Communication Strategy, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Lean Manufacturing, Organizational Change Management (OCM), Executive Coaching, People Management, Business Transformation
2003 - 2005

Director of Organizational Effectiveness

Kohler
  • Collaborated with CEO, global presidents, executive management, and HR business leaders to design, develop, and deliver global organizational effectiveness, change programs, and business transformation.
  • Led HR organizational transformation for Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Canada, and the USA.
  • Designed and implemented global HR programs in DEI, organizational effectiveness, talent management, recruitment, change management, leadership development, performance management, and succession planning.
Focus areas: Change Management, Succession Planning, Human Resources (HR), Leadership Development, Staffing, DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion), Lean Manufacturing, Instruction & Coaching, Communication Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change Management (OCM), People Management, Business Transformation, Corporate, Luxury Goods, Communication
1999 - 2003

Chief Learning Officer

Navistar
  • Built a best-in-class learning organization that required significant organizational change management practices and processes. Set up governance and developed relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Created, developed, and implemented a high-performance culture focused on maximizing Navistar’s operational excellence at domestic and global locations.
  • Led diversity, equity, and inclusion for all business units. Supported internal change management and training for an SAP implementation.
Focus areas: Training, Organizational Design, DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion), Leadership Development, Lean Manufacturing, Instruction & Coaching, Performance Management, Communication Strategy, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change Management (OCM), People Management, Business Transformation, Corporate, Communication
1994 - 1998

Director, Training & Organizational Development

Tenneco
  • Led global training and development for the USA, Canada, Europe, Mexico, and Eastern Europe.
  • Led M&A team for acquisitions in Germany, Spain, France, and England.
  • Acted as a key member of the transition team to move corporate headquarters.
Focus areas: Training, Organizational Design, Performance Management, DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion), Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Lean Manufacturing, Organizational Change Management (OCM), Executive Coaching, People Management, Business Transformation, Corporate, Communication
1990 - 1994

Manager, Training and Organizational Development

United Airlines
  • Developed Global Training for North America, Europe, and Latin/South America.
  • Acted as a member of M&A team for acquisitions in Spain, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Mexico, Brazil, China, Taiwan, Thailand.
  • Recognized by United Airlines CEO for outstanding performance.
Focus areas: Training, Leadership Development, Change Management, Human Resources (HR), Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Organizational Change Management (OCM), Corporate, Communication

Education

1974 - 1975

Master of Arts in Education

Stanford University - Palo Alto, CA, USA

1972 - 1974

Bachelor of Science in Life Science

University of California Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA, USA

1970 - 1972

N/A in General Education

University of California Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara, CA

Certifications

MARCH 2016 - PRESENT

Project Management Professional (PMP)

MicroTrain

SEPTEMBER 2006 - PRESENT

Change Management

John Kotter Institute | Harvard University

JANUARY 2004 - PRESENT

Leadership Certificate

London School of Business and Finance

MAY 1998 - PRESENT

Six Sigma Green Belt

Navistar University

APRIL 1998 - PRESENT

Master Coach

Center for Creative Leadership