Bernardo Asbun
HR & Talent Executive | SPHR
Dhahran
Summary
I am an experienced HR & Talent executive with 17+ years of experience focused on strategic HR initiatives. Currently, I work as an expatriate for Saudi Aramco in Dhahran, developing talent strategies aligned with the company's transformative goals. Prior to Aramco, I held senior HR roles such as HR Manager for Occidental Petroleum in Bolivia, where I oversaw programs that strengthened the company's position.
My expertise lies in building high-performance cultures where employee development is a key driver of business success. I'm passionate about leveraging people-centric processes and data-driven insights to achieve organizational objectives. Throughout my career, I've spearheaded successful organizational development programs designed to foster innovation and adaptability.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
Talent Development Specialist (expat)
Saudi Aramco
11.2023 - Current
HR & General Services Manager
Oxy
07.2014 - 11.2023
Accomplishments:
- Achieved top-three position in Great Place to Work Rankings Bolivia for three consecutive years.
- Led business unit to achieve highest engagement score in corporate-wide survey in 2018.
- Consistently received highest performance rating in corporate rating system from 2015-2022.
- Successfully maintained 0% attrition rate from 2018-2022.
- Improved company Leadership scores annually (except 2021) since 2019, as externally evaluated by RBL through 360 assessment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead HR operations for Bolivia, and provide HR support to other South American business units (Colombia, Chile).
- Cultivated forward-thinking and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Designed, established and maintained organizational structure and staffing to accomplish goals and objectives.
- Offered strategic advice and consultation to develop, implement and evaluate modifications and enhancements to operations, systems and procedures.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to strategize and execute corporate HR policies and practices.
Senior Talent Consultant
Oxy
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Successfully built HR department from ground up, hiring and training all HR members, and formulating HR processes and policies in line with corporate guidelines.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align HR strategy with organizational objectives, fostering cohesive work environment.
- Oversaw compliance protocols to ensure adherence to local labor laws and corporate guidelines, mitigating risk and reinforcing company reputation.
Startup Founder
Aslan Consulting
01.2009 - 06.2014
Head of Organizational Development
Ferroviaria Oriental
10.2010 - 01.2012
Head of Talent Development
Totai Citrus
01.2010 - 06.2010
Talent Consultant
Talento Humano
01.2007 - 01.2010
HR Coordinator
Aerocon
10.2006 - 12.2008
Education
Chief Human Resources Officer - Executive Program -
Wharton Executive Education
Pennsylvania, United States 03.2023 - Current
M.D. - Human Resources Management
UAGRM
Santa Cruz, Bolivia 03.2011 - 08.2014
MBA -
EIAG
Santa Cruz, Bolivia 02.2008 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
UPSA
Santa Cruz, Bolivia 02.2004 - 11.2008
Postgraduate Diploma - Higher Education
UPSA
Santa Cruz, Bolivia 02.2009 - 11.2009
Postgraduate Diploma - Balanced Scorecard
EIAG
Santa Cruz, Bolivia 06.2008 - 11.2008
Postgraduate Diploma - Competency-Based Management
Universidad Mayor
Santiago, Chile 02.2007 - 08.2007
Skills
Change Management
Certification
SHRM-Senior Certified Professional
Timeline
Talent Development Specialist (expat)
Saudi Aramco
11.2023 - Current
Chief Human Resources Officer - Executive Program -
Wharton Executive Education
03.2023 - Current
SHRM-Senior Certified Professional
06-2015
HR & General Services Manager
Oxy
07.2014 - 11.2023
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) Certification
12-2012
Senior Talent Consultant
Oxy
01.2012 - 06.2014
M.D. - Human Resources Management
UAGRM
03.2011 - 08.2014
Head of Organizational Development
Ferroviaria Oriental
10.2010 - 01.2012
Head of Talent Development
Totai Citrus
01.2010 - 06.2010
Postgraduate Diploma - Higher Education
UPSA
02.2009 - 11.2009
Startup Founder
Aslan Consulting
01.2009 - 06.2014
Postgraduate Diploma - Balanced Scorecard
EIAG
06.2008 - 11.2008
MBA -
EIAG
02.2008 - 11.2010
Postgraduate Diploma - Competency-Based Management
Universidad Mayor
02.2007 - 08.2007
Talent Consultant
Talento Humano
01.2007 - 01.2010
HR Coordinator
Aerocon
10.2006 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
UPSA
02.2004 - 11.2008
Academic Teaching Experience
2014 - 2014 Postgraduate Lecturer
NUR University
2010 - 2013 Undergraduate Lecturer
UPSA University
Hobbies
- Enthusiastic about endurance sports; regularly participate in triathlon events.
- Volunteer educator at my local church, providing guidance and instruction to community members.
Academic Teaching Experience
2014 - 2014 Postgraduate Lecturer
NUR University
2010 - 2013 Undergraduate Lecturer
UPSA University
Professional References
Jorge Martignoni
General Manager, Oxy Bolivia
Contact Information: (591) 689-39318, jorge_martignoni@oxy.com
- Current supervisor at Oxy
Douglas Roberts
Director Of Business Development, Oxy Houston
Contact Information: (1) 301-8801, douglas_roberts@oxy.com
- Former supervisor at Oxy
Jason Satova
People & Culture Manager, SierraCol Energy Colombia
Contact Information: (57) 300-2001549
- Collaborated on various Organizational Development projects in Bolivia
Edwin Duarte
Commercial & Trade Marketing Manager, Bayer Peru
Contact Information: (51) 949-312162
- Collaborated on HR department design and implementation for Oxy Bolivia
Personal Interests
- Enthusiastic about endurance sports; regularly participate in triathlon events.
- Volunteer educator at my local church, providing guidance and instruction to community members.
Academic Teaching Experience
2014 - 2014 Postgraduate Lecturer
NUR University
2010 - 2013 Undergraduate Lecturer
UPSA University
Professional References
Jorge Martignoni
General Manager, Oxy Bolivia
Contact Information: (591) 689-39318, jorge_martignoni@oxy.com
- Current supervisor at Oxy
Douglas Roberts
Director Of Business Development, Oxy Houston
Contact Information: (1) 301-8801, douglas_roberts@oxy.com
- Former supervisor at Oxy
Jason Satova
People & Culture Manager, SierraCol Energy Colombia
Contact Information: (57) 300-2001549
- Collaborated on various Organizational Development projects in Bolivia
Edwin Duarte
Commercial & Trade Marketing Manager, Bayer Peru
Contact Information: (51) 949-312162
- Collaborated on HR department design and implementation for Oxy Bolivia
Personal Interests
- Enthusiastic about endurance sports; regularly participate in triathlon events.
- Volunteer educator at my local church, providing guidance and instruction to community members.
Academic Teaching Experience
2014 - 2014 Postgraduate Lecturer
NUR University
2010 - 2013 Undergraduate Lecturer
UPSA University
Professional References
Jorge Martignoni
General Manager, Oxy Bolivia
Contact Information: (591) 689-39318, jorge_martignoni@oxy.com
- Current supervisor at Oxy
Douglas Roberts
Director Of Business Development, Oxy Houston
Contact Information: (1) 301-8801, douglas_roberts@oxy.com
- Former supervisor at Oxy
Jason Satova
People & Culture Manager, SierraCol Energy Colombia
Contact Information: (57) 300-2001549
- Collaborated on various Organizational Development projects in Bolivia
Edwin Duarte
Commercial & Trade Marketing Manager, Bayer Peru
Contact Information: (51) 949-312162
- Collaborated on HR department design and implementation for Oxy Bolivia
Personal Interests
- Enthusiastic about endurance sports; regularly participate in triathlon events.
- Volunteer educator at my local church, providing guidance and instruction to community members.
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