Meybol Geramita's Page

about me

I am a senior HR generalist whose expertise encompases setting up the HR function as well as leading the HR department in NY foreign banks.

what languages do you speak?

Spanish, French

what is your current, past or ideal job title?

My last title was Vice President with Citi in a transition role (they had purchased the assets in the USA of Banco de Chile where I was SVP - HR Department Head).
I am flexible on my title as long as I enjoy the challenge.

your connection with Latin America?

I was with Banco de Chile for 2 1/2 years; Citi's group - Latam - covered all of Latin America and Mexico.

your favorite Latin American city? vacation spot? food?

Heavily vacationed in the Caribbean; I love all kinds of foods...and anything rice-based!

what countries have you lived in? worked in?

I have lived in France (as a student). I have not worked out of the USA.

schools attended? degrees?

Graduated from SUNY - Queens College (as an adult) with a BA in Interdiciplanary Studies

what companies have you worked for?

Foreign Branches of overseas banks, starting their HR function, countries covered: England (Midland Bank), Finland (Skopbank), Poland (Bank Pekao - 13 years until the bank merged in Poland) and Chile (Banco de Chile USA); I also worked for a few domestic banks in their International areas: Marine Midland,. Franklin National Bank (European American), Rainier Int'l Bkg Group (Seattle).

online profile such as linkedin.com or blog?

http://linkedin.com

interests and/or hobbies?

Travel around the world.

relationship status?

married

looking for?

networking, employment