Del Real Foods
Joseph S. has a diverse work experience spanning several industries over the past few decades. Their most recent role was as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Del Real Foods, where they started in December 2020. Before that, they served as the Vice President of Human Resources at the same company from September 2017 to December 2020.
Prior to their time at Del Real Foods, Joseph worked as the Human Resource Director at East Valley Community Health Center from September 2016 to September 2017. In this role, they focused on driving workforce performance and cultivating a solution-oriented and innovative work culture.
From July 2015 to September 2016, Joseph worked as an HR Business Partner at AltaMed Health Services, a nonprofit healthcare organization committed to serving underserved communities.
Before their time in the healthcare industry, Joseph gained experience in the retail sector. Joseph worked at Payless ShoeSource as the Distribution Center Human Resource Leader from June 2011 to July 2015. Prior to that, they served as a Human Resource Manager at Ross Stores from June 2008 to July 2011.
Joseph's earlier experience includes roles in the food manufacturing industry. Joseph worked as the Director of Human Resources at Organic Milling from September 2003 to June 2008, specializing in customized breakfast cereal and granola programs. Before that, they served as the Director of Human Resources at Honeyville, Inc. from June 1993 to September 2003, a leading national business-to-business provider of food ingredients.
Overall, Joseph S. has a strong background in human resources with experience in various industries and a focus on driving workforce performance and fostering an innovative work culture.
Joseph S. has a strong educational background and has obtained various certifications. Joseph earned their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Finance and Financial Management Services from California State University-San Bernardino, where they studied between 2002 and 2005. Joseph later pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of La Verne from 2007 to 2009.
In addition to their degrees, Joseph has also obtained several certifications. In September 2015, they received the California Performance Excellence State Examiner certification from the California Council for Excellence. Joseph also obtained a Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt certification from the San Bernardino Community College District in January 2014. Furthermore, Joseph obtained the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification from SHRM in February 2019. Joseph also received another SHRM-SCP certification from SHRM in the same month and year.
Del Real Foods
Del Real was founded in 2002 by the Cardenas Family, who are first generation Mexican-Americans with a passion for authentic Mexican cuisine. Deeply rooted in traditional family and cultural recipes, Del Real manufactures a variety of heat-and-serve Hispanic food products, including value-added proteins such as Carnitas and Barbacoa, rice and beandishes, and staples such as tamales and salsas. The company produces its products using natural ingredients without preservatives, and in small batches that mimic traditional cooking methods. Del Real's freshly-packed products can be found in the refrigerated foods' section, delivering authentic flavor and quality in a convenient heat-and-serve format to the customer.