Lupe Torres-Rodriguez

Lupe Torres-Rodriguez, SPHR-SCP, has extensive work experience in human resources. Lupe currently holds the position of Vice President - Human Resources at CAPTEK® Softgel International since September 2021. Prior to this, they worked as the Director - Human Resources at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions from June 2021 to September 2021. From May 2019 to June 2021, they served as the Director - Human Resources at The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands. Lupe has also held the position of Vice President - Human Resources at Del Real Foods from February 2017 to March 2019 and at Trojan Battery Company from September 2008 to February 2017. Lupe worked as the Human Resources Leader at Payless ShoeSource from December 2006 to July 2008 and as the Director of Human Resources at Esterline Engineered Materials from August 2005 to December 2006. Additionally, they served as the Human Resources Manager at Springs Global US, Inc. from August 1994 to July 2005.

Lupe Torres-Rodriguez, SPHR-SCP, has a Master of Science degree in Human Resources from Chapman University, which they obtained from 1998 to 2000. Prior to that, they received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration, with a minor in Psychology, from Mount Saint Mary's University, graduating from 1983 to 1987. In addition to their academic qualifications, Lupe has attained several certifications throughout their career. Lupe became a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) certified by the HR Certification Institute in August 2018. In August 2015, they also obtained the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification from the Society for Human Resource Management. Furthermore, they have a certification in Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt, from California State University, Fullerton, in 2009. More recently, Lupe completed the Faculty Preparation: Teaching in Higher Education certificate program at Humboldt State University, although the specific month of completion is not provided.