Carina Liñeira
Buenos Aires
Summary
Human resource professional with a solid experience in transforming people and developing human potential. Passionate about fostering personal and professional growth of employees by creating work environments that promote innovation, collaboration, and well-being. Combining skills in coaching, leadership, and talent management, I seek to contribute to organizational success by empowering teams and developing effective strategies for continuous development and performance improvement.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST AND HR CONSULTANT
Freelance
Buenos Aires (Remote)
03.2020 - Current
- Work as a partner to help organizations throughout the recruiting process and talent development.
- Perform psychological testing to assess potential and personal fit for specific jobs in the recruitment and selection process.
- Build HR consulting capabilities focused on clients undergoing organizational change and development.
- Create and deliver HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Organize team-building events and activities to foster collaboration, increase morale, and improve overall productivity among staff members.
CLINICAL PSICHOLOGIST
Private Practice
12.2012 - Current
- Maintain accurate records of client progress, adhering to strict confidentiality policies while ensuring continuity of care across providers.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care for patients, addressing both physical and mental health needs.
- Conduct psychological assessments for adults and teenagers to help address variety of clinical concerns and performed educational testing to inform courts of intelligence and personality assessment results.
- Collaborate closely with psychiatrists when necessary to coordinate medication management efforts alongside psychotherapy interventions.
ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY PROFESSOR
Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales (UCES)
03.2016 - Current
- Ensure that students develop skills and knowledge of psychological tools to evaluate and diagnose organizations in areas such as, leadership, culture transformation, communication, motivation, coaching, mentoring, wellbeing, stress and work-life balance.
- Implement effective assessment strategies to measure student progress accurately, providing valuable feedback for continuous improvement of teaching methods.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP TEACHER
Buenos Aires Christian School (BACS)
03.2019 - Current
- Work closely with students and guide operational strategy to create, project and run a start up.
- Optimize resources allocation by establishing clear budget guidelines based on projected revenues and expenses projections.
- Enhance classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods to work on each group project.
- Help students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
BUSINESS STUDIES TEACHER
Buenos Aires Christian School (BACS)
03.2012 - 02.2024
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Utilized case-based learning approaches to foster collaboration skills, critical thinking abilities, and problem-solving capabilities among students.
- Established a positive classroom environment that encouraged open communication, respect for differing opinions, and intellectual curiosity.
- Enhanced academic programs with innovative methodologies and collaboration.
PSHCHOLOGY TEAM COORDINATOR
Psico San Martín
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Managed team of psychologists to provide San Martin's community with local psychological assistance
- Established monthly programs for clinical presentations and supervisions
- Participated, with part of the team, in the Argentine Mental Health Association International Congress, 'Inclusive approaches in Mental Health, Clinic, Community and Rights', November 2019
- Participated, as a team, at PSICO Annual Day Conference, November 2020.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
IHG / UTHGRA (Hotel and Gastronomic Trade Union)
12.2012 - 12.2020
- Assessed and diagnosed workers to evaluate psychological treatment by conducting clinical interviews.
- Referred workers to other collegues, institutions or support services, as necessary.
- Designed a 'Stress Management' course based on the Union members' needs and delivered it throughout the country.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERN
Hospital Central De San Isidro
03.2012 - 02.2018
- Provided psychotherapy to patients.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to discuss treatment plans and patients progress.
- Participated in training programs to develop best practices in psychoanalysis.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT TEACHER
Northlands School
03.2011 - 12.2012
- Prepare students for IGCSE Cambridge 'Business Studies' Exam and for IB Diploma 'Business and Management' Exam
- Develop students' critical thinking skills and international perspective
- Use technology and pedagogical strategies to enhance learning.
FINANCE MANAGER AMERICAS (Based in Buenos Aires)
International Baccalaureate
07.2009 - 04.2011
- Legal Representative of the IB in Argentina
- Managed Americas finance team (Latin America & North America)
- Responsible for the Profit & Loss Analysis of the region (LA & NA)
- Aligned finance processes in the region (LA & NA)
- Presented costs to forecast trends and recommended changes
- Collaborated with the Human Resources team to recruit and hire new staff for the IB Americas new office in Maryland, US
- Specific responsibilities as Finance Manager Latin America.
FINANCE MANAGER LATIN AMERICA (Based in Buenos Aires)
International Baccalaureate
07.2003 - 06.2009
- Responsible for the P&L Analysis of the region (LA)
- Consulted with representatives of local regulatory agencies to uphold strict compliance for Buenos Aires office
- Responsible for the LA Annual Budget presentation to the IB Board
- Managed local finance team
- Collaborated with Human Resources manager controlling the payroll for Buenos Aires office
- Trained new and existing staff members in financial procedures required as part of their responsibilities.
GENERAL MANAGER
Beauty Spa
06.1999 - 09.2003
- Managed the start-up, growth, and development of the business.
MEMBER OF THE ADMINISTRATION AND HR GENERAL DIRECTOR CABINET
Telefónica de Argentina
01.1994 - 12.1997
- Controlled the confidential payroll
- Responsible for assembling the data for the Annual Report 1996 and 1997
- Other responsibilities as per the Administration and HR General Director's requests.
Education
MASTER IN HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTION - Human Resources Management
Universidad De San Andrés
Buenos Aires, Argentina01.2024
REGISTERED PSCYCHOLOGIST -
Universidad Argentina John F. Kennedy
01.2012
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT -
Universidad Católica Argentina
01.1993
Skills
Leadership
Project Management
Strategic planning
Coaching and mentoring
Communication
Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
Collaboration and Teamwork
Employee engagement
Conflict resolution
Adaptability
Organizational development
Well-being and Mental Health
Languages
Spanish (mother tongue)
English (fluent)
French (basic)
Dual Nationality
- Argentine
- Spanish (EC)
Countries Visited
- US (lived 2 years in NY)
- Canadá
- Panamá
- República Dominicana
- Brasil
- Chile
- Uruguay
- United Kingdom
- Switzerland
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- Greece
- The Netherlands
- Turkey
Professional Development
- Travel
- Music
- Theatre
- Arts
Affiliations
- Consejo Profesional de Ciencias Económicas de CABA
- Colegio de Psicólogos de la Provincia de Buenos Aires
Certification
- Talent Management / IAE
- Negotiation / IAE
- Project Management / IAE
- Knowledge Management / IAE
- Balance Scorecard / IAE
- Leading Change /SHL People Solutions NY
- Performance management / HAY Group
Timeline
ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST AND HR CONSULTANT
Freelance
03.2020 - Current
ENTREPRENEURSHIP TEACHER
Buenos Aires Christian School (BACS)
03.2019 - Current
PSHCHOLOGY TEAM COORDINATOR
Psico San Martín
01.2019 - 03.2022
ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY PROFESSOR
Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales (UCES)
03.2016 - Current
CLINICAL PSICHOLOGIST
Private Practice
12.2012 - Current
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
IHG / UTHGRA (Hotel and Gastronomic Trade Union)
12.2012 - 12.2020
BUSINESS STUDIES TEACHER
Buenos Aires Christian School (BACS)
03.2012 - 02.2024
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERN
Hospital Central De San Isidro
03.2012 - 02.2018
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT TEACHER
Northlands School
03.2011 - 12.2012
FINANCE MANAGER AMERICAS (Based in Buenos Aires)
International Baccalaureate
07.2009 - 04.2011
FINANCE MANAGER LATIN AMERICA (Based in Buenos Aires)
International Baccalaureate
07.2003 - 06.2009
GENERAL MANAGER
Beauty Spa
06.1999 - 09.2003
MEMBER OF THE ADMINISTRATION AND HR GENERAL DIRECTOR CABINET
Telefónica de Argentina
01.1994 - 12.1997
MASTER IN HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTION - Human Resources Management
Universidad De San Andrés
REGISTERED PSCYCHOLOGIST -
Universidad Argentina John F. Kennedy
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT -
Universidad Católica Argentina