Diana López Villegas
Hr Professional
Mexico City,CMX
Summary
Dynamic professional with a talent development focus. Adept at fostering diversity and inclusion while driving results through effective communication and project management. Successfully launched initiatives that enhanced team engagement and improved leadership decision-making.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Chief of Staff (Short-term Assignment)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
02.2025 - Current
- Drove continuous improvement by coordinating monthly Kaizen sessions that kept senior leaders aligned and enabled faster, more effective problem‑solving.
- Strengthened team culture by delivering an Assertive Communication workshop and organizing an LGBTQ+ Ally session that boosted inclusion, empathy and psychological safety.
- Improved leadership decision‑making by creating clear, insight‑driven KPI materials for regional and global stakeholders.
- Launched a cross‑functional pilot (e‑Partner) that elevated collaboration, enabled shared ownership of KPIs and laid the groundwork for a scalable teaming model.
- Enhanced engagement and connection by designing meaningful team experiences, including the PS&S Offsite and year‑round moments that reinforced belonging and celebrated milestones.
- Supported people growth by coordinating Talent Reviews, helping leaders identify key talent and define focused development actions.
Learning & Talent Sr Expert
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
04.2023 - Current
- Learning and Talent Central Administrator in Novartis Learning and Talent related systems.
- Drive knowledge and capability building within the team.
- Train/Mentor team for successful and timely onboarding of new joiners.
- Drive quality case audits and participate in process improvements emerging from them.
- Primary point of contact for key business units, advising on and delivering training solutions that address their specific capability needs.
Learning & Talent Expert
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Provided support and consulting for key organization initiatives and projects.
- Drove and participated in process improvements initiatives.
- Supported knowledge and capability building within the team.
Learning Support Specialist
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Global learning support.
- Setup/deployed training modules for Web Based Training, Instructor Lead Training and Virtual training events.
Executes LMS wide Service Requests (e.g. content upload, mass course enrollments etc.). - Contributed to projects in scope by testing trainings.
- Maintained documentation in the respective Knowledge Base.
HR WFA Specialist Americas- Hire to Onboard
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Founding member of the Diversity & Inclusion committee.
- Provided support in the area of Work Force Administration processes and acted as a subject matter expert for these services.
- Responsible for case opening and closing (end to end) and provided the first and final point of contact for the customer.
- Maintained HR data via SAP system.
Aftersales Training Sr Specialist
Nissan Motor Corporation
11.2015 - 06.2017
- Led the development of the overall training strategy, including needs analysis to inform program design.
- Designed and implemented the Parts & Service Manager certification.
- Coordinated training programs for Service Advisors, Service Managers and Parts Managers end to end.
- Designed and launched online training seminars on the Nissan Virtual Academy.
- Served as LMS administrator, ensuring accurate content, user management and reporting.
- Designed and monitored Job Descriptions for the Dealer Network to align roles with capability needs.
- Assigned and coordinated instructors to deliver high‑quality training seminars.
- Monitored the annual budget and ensured alignment with program priorities.
Talent Attraction Consultant
Nissan Motor Corporation
08.2014 - 11.2015
- Provided exceptional support to candidates and hiring managers, strengthening the overall recruitment experience.
- Led talent advisory and full‑cycle recruitment for Sales and Marketing functions, ensuring high‑quality hires.
- Rolled out a national Referral Program that expanded sourcing channels and increased talent engagement.
- Introduced and facilitated Assessment Centers to enhance selection quality and support capability development.
Talent Attraction Coordinator
Grupo Hiuman
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Managed end‑to‑end recruitment for staff and management positions.
- Conducted structured, competency‑based interviews to ensure consistent and objective candidate evaluation.
- Facilitated Assessment Center sessions for recruitment and talent development purposes.
- Served as the Talent Attraction Inplant for Bayer, supporting hiring needs.
Inplant Trainee
ManpowerGroup
12.2011 - 07.2012
- Assisted with administrative tasks to better understand industry processes.
- Follow up to Internal Communication Plan at UPAEP.
- Event planning and coordination.
- Applied psychometric tests to students and alumni.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Instituto De Neurociencias, Psicoanálisis Y Salud Mental
Mexico City, Mexico 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Universidad Popular Autónoma Del Estado De Puebla
Puebla City, Puebla, Mexico 05.2001 -
Skills
Results orientation
Diversity and inclusion
Training
Customer service
Adaptability
Critical thinking
Effective communication
Team building
Project management
Timeline
Chief of Staff (Short-term Assignment)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
02.2025 - Current
Learning & Talent Sr Expert
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
04.2023 - Current
Learning & Talent Expert
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
04.2021 - 03.2023
Learning Support Specialist
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
07.2019 - 04.2021
HR WFA Specialist Americas- Hire to Onboard
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
06.2017 - 07.2019
Aftersales Training Sr Specialist
Nissan Motor Corporation
11.2015 - 06.2017
Talent Attraction Consultant
Nissan Motor Corporation
08.2014 - 11.2015
Talent Attraction Coordinator
Grupo Hiuman
08.2012 - 08.2014
Inplant Trainee
ManpowerGroup
12.2011 - 07.2012
Master of Arts - Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Instituto De Neurociencias, Psicoanálisis Y Salud Mental
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Universidad Popular Autónoma Del Estado De Puebla
05.2001 -