Alina Contreras Kanewske

Alina Contreras Kanewske has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Their most recent role was as a Senior Director of Human Resources at Pilot Water Solutions, a position they have held since 2023. Prior to that, they worked at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. as a Senior Manager of Human Resources from 2021 to 2023. During their time at McCarthy, they played a pivotal role in providing talent solutions and supporting business strategies.

Before their role at McCarthy, Alina worked at Oasis Petroleum for over a decade, where they held various positions in Human Resources. These positions included Human Resources Manager, Human Resources Recruiting Supervisor, Senior HR Business Partner, and Office Management & HR Support. At Oasis Petroleum, they were involved in strategic initiatives such as workforce planning, talent management, employee engagement, and more.

Alina's career also includes experience in the education sector, where they worked as a Title III Lead Teacher, Bilingual Teacher, and Dance Teacher at Houston ISD from 2002 to 2007. Alina also worked as a Recruiter at Whitaker Companies for a brief period in 2002.

Additionally, Alina has experience in campus recruiting as a Campus Recruiting Coordinator at Arthur Andersen Business Consulting from 2000 to 2002. Unfortunately, their experience was cut short due to the fall of Enron, a major client for the firm.

Their career began as a Recruiter at Aerotek in 1999, and they also worked at Pappas Restaurants, Inc. as a Full-time Working Student in various roles such as Bartender, Head Server, Trainer, Orientation Lead, and Activities Coordinator from 1995 to 1999. Their experience at Pappas Restaurants provided their with versatility and the ability to collaborate with different social styles.

Overall, Alina Contreras Kanewske has a comprehensive background in human resources and has worked in a variety of industries, demonstrating adaptability and a strong skill set in talent management, employee relations, and strategic planning.

Alina Contreras Kanewske obtained a Bachelor of Arts - BA degree from the University of Houston in 1998. Alina also pursued additional certifications, including MBTI Certification from The Myers-Briggs Company (expected in 2023), SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) from SHRM (obtained in 2021), and Professional in Human Resources (PHR) from the HR Certification Institute (obtained in 2013). Alina's education at Texas Christian University is not specified.