Johanna Penafiel

Johanna Penafiel has over seven years of diverse experience in administrative and managerial roles, currently serving as a Project Administrator at Heidrick & Struggles since July 2022, where comprehensive administrative support is provided to the Executive Search team. Prior experience includes roles at Concord Hospitality Enterprises, where responsibilities ranged from Administrative Assistant to Front Desk Supervisor and Lead Server, focusing on training new hires and ensuring operational excellence. As a National Account Manager at O.M. Management, Inc., attention was given to training clients on DOT Drug & Alcohol regulations, while previous work at Affinion Group involved supporting marketing initiatives and providing administrative assistance. Johanna holds a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with a concentration in Education Foundation from the University of South Florida and an Associate's degree in Marketing/Marketing Management from Norwalk Community College.