Marie Cruz

Marie Cruz is an experienced professional in human resources with a demonstrated history of service at the City of Corpus Christi since February 2004. Currently serving as the Assistant Director of Human Resources, Marie manages teams focused on Compensation, Recruitment, and Organizational Development. Previous roles include Compensation Manager, where responsibilities encompassed developing pay plans and conducting best practice research for recruitment and retention, and Senior Human Resources Analyst, ensuring compliance and facilitating proactive recruitment strategies. Early career experiences include positions as a Human Resources Analyst and Payroll Technician, among others, within the city's fire department. Marie holds a Master of Public Administration from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology from Duke University, complemented by a Film and Video Certificate from the University of Southern California.