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NAME: Suheil Pacheco Flores / LOCATION: Seattle, Washington, United States / HEADLINE: / SUMMARY: As a first-generation immigrant, college graduate, and Latina professional in the… / CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: {"link":"https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft?trk=public_profile_topcard-current-company","name":"Microsoft","company_id":"microsoft"} / PAST EMPLOYMENT: / EDUCATION: [{"title":"Seattle University","start_year":"2013","end_year":"2015","description":null,"description_html":null,"institute_logo_url":null},{"start_year":"2007","end_year":"2011","description":null,"description_html":null,"institute_logo_url":null}] / CERTIFICATIONS: [{"meta":"Issued Mar 2024 See credential","subtitle":"Microsoft","title":"Career Essentials in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn","credential_url":"https://www.linkedin.com/learning/certificates/225249eb5479b126ff7640f404cb4f2b6f3a309cf819cc782ae7c400df04f083?trk=public_profile_see-credential","credential_id":null},{"meta":"Issued Oct 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ca30c84df766485e8b11d7f3014b0b1d","subtitle":"edX","title":"DAT101x: Microsoft Professional Program : Data Science Orientation ","credential_url":null,"credential_id":null},{"meta":"Credential ID 506438694ad245da8a761336b2742387","subtitle":"edX","title":"Essential Statistics for Data Analysis using Excel ","credential_url":null,"credential_id":null}] / VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE: [{"duration":"Aug 2020 - Present · 4 years 7 months","duration_short":"4 years 7 months","end_date":"Present","info":"otDevelop and execute ERG"s rhythm-of-the-business (ROB) process otMaximize HOLA organization’s effectiveness by driving ERG strategy, performance and transformation through effective leader, leadership team, partnership, and people enablementotLead and act as a trusted advisor in ERG’s LT and staff meetings focused on clear outcomes and decision making; while drive preparation and achieve outcomes for all leader meetings, presentations, field visits and internal/external…n nn n nn n Show morenn n n n nn n otDevelop and execute ERG"s rhythm-of-the-business (ROB) process otMaximize HOLA organization’s effectiveness by driving ERG strategy, performance and transformation through effective leader, leadership team, partnership, and people enablementotLead and act as a trusted advisor in ERG’s LT and staff meetings focused on clear outcomes and decision making; while drive preparation and achieve outcomes for all leader meetings, presentations, field visits and internal/external engagementsotLead and manage organization Senior Leader and Manager Community meetings focused on activating, engaging, and developing our leadersn nn n nn n Show less","start_date":"Aug 2020","subtitle":"HOLA (Hispanic & Latinx Organization of Leaders in Action)- Employee Resource Group","title":"Chief Of Staff"},{"duration":"Feb 2019 - Jul 2020 · 1 year 6 months","duration_short":"1 year 6 months","end_date":"Jul 2020","info":"Microsoft employee resource group (ERG) that provides professional and social 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Partner with Chair and Directors, design and deliver calendar of events that meet HOLA"s goals for…n nn n nn n Show morenn n n n nn n Microsoft employee resource group (ERG) that provides professional and social networking for Microsoft full time employees of, or interested in, the Hispanic & Latinx community.As Events Director and part of HOLA"s Leadership Team, I am responsible for ensuring seamless management and development, program deliver, quality control and evaluation of professional events throughout the year. Partner with Chair and Directors, design and deliver calendar of events that meet HOLA"s goals for FY. Designate event leads for each of the events and ensure events stay on track by having ongoing communication and collaboration with event leads. Ensure a positive and inclusive experience for event participants, volunteers, LT members and attendees. Develop an evaluation framework to assess each event to identify areas of improvement. 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Organized employee volunteer events, employee fundraising events, as well as documenting processes for future use. Owned weekly newsletter communication content by creating template and ensuring relatable content for HOLA members.n nn n nn n Show less","start_date":"Mar 2018","subtitle":"HOLA (Hispanic & Latinx Organization of Leaders in Action)","title":"Leadership Team Member"},{"duration":"Jul 2015 - Feb 2018 · 2 years 8 months","duration_short":"2 years 8 months","end_date":"Feb 2018","info":"The objective of the Microsoft Finance Latino Network is to foster an inclusive community for Latino Finance employees and provide opportunities for career development, professional growth, retention, and networking with Microsoft.During the three years with FinLat I was in various Pillar Lead Roles:External Relationship LeadResponsible for the relationship management of various non-profit sponsorships throughout U.S chapters. Collaborated with ALPFA (Association of Latino…n nn n nn n Show morenn n n n nn n The objective of the Microsoft Finance Latino Network is to foster an inclusive community for Latino Finance employees and provide opportunities for career development, professional growth, retention, and networking with Microsoft.During the three years with FinLat I was in various Pillar Lead Roles:External Relationship LeadResponsible for the relationship management of various non-profit sponsorships throughout U.S chapters. Collaborated with ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals of America) to hold various events throughout the year. Engage with members and ensured events were executed with high quality content and participation.Internal Event LeadResponsible for internal events for FinLat members by creating content, managing and coordinating volunteers as well as engaging with Microsoft Directors or GM for participation throughout the year.Communication LeadResponsible to deliver and land effective communications across the Finance org & FinLat members by delivering quarterly newsletters, internal communications and organizing announcements. 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(Community Alliance for Self-Help)","title":"Latino Program Development Volunteer"}] / HONORS: [{"title":"A Historic Achievement: Impact Award for Partnership in Activision Blizzard Acquisition!","publication":"Microsoft Corp","date":"2024-03-01T00:00:00.000Z","description":"I"m thrilled to announce that I, alongside an incredible team of 19 professionals, have been awarded the Impact Award for Partnership. This accolade is in recognition of our role in orchestrating the largest movement of cash in history for the acquisition of Activision Blizzard ($75.4 billion) This monumental transaction is not just a win for Microsoft but a groundbreaking moment for the entire gaming industry. It represents the pinnacle of strategic partnerships and financial prowess… Show more"},{"title":"Partnership Award","publication":"Microsoft Corp","date":"2023-01-01T00:00:00.000Z","description":"This is a quarterly award is for teams or individuals in Microsoft"s Global Treasury & Financial Services, who have shown exceptional performance, supported and advanced the business, drove positive morale and stronger team culture. The Partnership Award are for those who are a successful business partner by influencing strategic decisions that grow revenue, market share, and/or profitability, or reduce costs; be agile; embrace ambiguity; be a change agent."},{"title":"Microsoft / ALPFA Seattle Scholarship","publication":"Microsoft & ALPFA- Seattle","date":"2014-07-01T00:00:00.000Z","description":"The second annual ALPFA Seattle Scholarship Program is possible through the generous contribution of our corporate partner, Microsoft, two monetary scholarships are awarded in the amount of $1,000. The scholarship recipients will be recognized at the 2014 ALPFA Seattle Gala, tentatively scheduled for September 20, 2014. Scholarship recipients are required to attend and will receive two free tickets to the event. Recipients of this scholarship were chosen by the quality of an essay… Show more"},{"title":"Convention Aid Scholarship Recipient","publication":"ALPFA- Seattle","date":"2014-06-01T00:00:00.000Z","description":"Through the generous contributions of the ALPFA Seattle professional members, friends and corporate partners, ALFPA Seattle awards scholarships to students to attend the 2014 ALPFA Convention in Orlando, FL from August 2-5, 2014.This would not have been possible without generous contributions from ALPFA Seattle Chapter corporate partners Microsoft, Boeing, Moss Adams, and Liberty Mutual. Recipients of this scholarship were chosen by the quality of an essay, transcript and resume."},{"title":"Edna and Jack Maguire Scholarship","publication":"Edna & Jack Maguire Foundation","date":"2013-09-01T00:00:00.000Z","description":"Awarded the Boeing & Norman Scholarship by Albers school of Business & Economics."},{"title":"Seattle University Grant","publication":"Seattle University","date":"2013-08-01T00:00:00.000Z","description":"Seattle University"s values are centered on care, academic excellence, diversity, faith, justice and leadership, by awarding Suheil Diaz with a two year grant, Seattle University shows how much they care for the well being of their students" academic growth. Seattle University dedicates to educate the whole person, to professional formation, and to empower leaders for a just and humane world."},{"title":"Norman Scholarship Recipient","publication":"Norman Schreck","date":"2013-07-01T00:00:00.000Z","description":"Awarded the Norman Scholarship by Albers school of Business & Economics."},{"title":"Boeing Company Business Diversity Scholar","publication":"Boeing Company","date":"2012-01-01T00:00:00.000Z","description":"Awarded the Boeing & Norman Scholarship by Albers school of Business & Economics."}]