Valarie Guzman

Valarie Guzman has extensive experience in human resources and management roles. Valarie currently works as an HR Manager at Austin Lighthouse since 2022. Previous to this role, they served as an HR Manager at TaskUs from 2020 to 2022, where their responsibilities included developing and implementing HR strategies on a global scale.

Before TaskUs, Valarie worked as a Human Resources Management Consultant at Specialized Medical Solutions from 2019 to 2020. In this role, they provided guidance on human capital issues and ensured compliance with HR policies and labor laws.

Valarie also has experience as an HR Generalist at American Campus Communities from 2017 to 2019, where they managed employee needs for a nationwide property portfolio. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Talent Management and Professional Development at the Center for Health Care Services from 2013 to 2016, leading HR processes and managing training programs.

Earlier in their career, Valarie worked as a Sales & HR Training Manager at Ashley Furniture HomeStore, Hill Country Holdings from 2012 to 2013, and as a Performance Consultant at The Scooter Store from 2008 to 2012.

Valarie also has experience as a Legal Office Manager-Owner at The Law Office of Art Guzman from 1992 to 2009, where they oversaw all aspects of the law practice, including staff management, marketing, and accounting.

Overall, Valarie Guzman's work experience showcases their expertise in HR management, talent development, and organizational leadership.

Valarie Guzman earned their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Nutrition and Food Science from Texas State University in 1992. Later on, they pursued further education and obtained an MBA degree in Business and Finance from the same university in 2002. In July 2016, Valarie also obtained the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) Certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI.