Maria Elena Cruz

Maria Elena Cruz is an executive coach for leadership development and effectiveness.

Maria Elena Cruz My main purpose as an OD practictioner and executive coach is to help the organization become more mindful of the basic principles of management: intentionality (alignment of all activities with the organization's mission, vision, and shared goals), regard for the human spirit (development of human resources, both staff and management, in a holistic and comprehensive manner), and corporate social responsibility (developing a wider perspective beyond shareholder interest, to include stakeholders, and thus, the community, whether local or global). I strive to facilitate the growth of the organization into a learning organization, building on both its successes and failures. Certified in the use of The Leadership Circle Profile (360 degree evaluation tool).

Organization Development Manager at Cardinal Santos Medical Center - Colinas Verdes Hospital Managers Inc.

August 2008 - May 2010

Internal organizational development consultant, working closely with recruitment and training. Served as technical resource on TQM and performance management tools; as executive coach for the Cardiology, Neurology, and Pulmonary departments.

Philippine Associate at Catalyst Leadership, LLC

January 2005 - March 2010

Coordinated client engagements and served as documentation specialist for managing partner, Cliff Scott. The company has now merged with The Full Circle Group Asia.

Quality Assurance Officer at Cardinal Santos Medical Center - Hospital Managers Inc.

February 2008 - July 2008

Operationalized Joint Commission International accreditation efforts through systems development, train- ing, and executive coaching to all departments.

Quality Assurance Officer at Central Luzon Doctors' Hospital

September 2005 - January 2008

Facilitated the hospital's improvement and documentation of its systems and processes according to government requirements, specifically the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation's Benchbook.

Executive Coach for Leadership Effectiveness at PASAR, Isabel, Leyte

April 2010

External consultant for executive coaching of senior managers of the region's biggest copper smelting plant.

Affiliate at Ancilla Enterprise Development Consulting

March 2010

Helping Filipinos and their organizations learn better, lead better, and live better lives.

Consultant on Leadership Effectiveness at MEC Executive Coaching

2009

Transformational leadership, learning and development, executive coaching for Filipinos.

Accredited Consultant at The Leadership Circle Asia-Pacific

July 2009

Accredited consultant on both The Leadership Circle Profile and Culture Survey.

De La Salle University

2007 – 2008

Diploma

University of the Philippines

2003 – 2007

Ll.B.

Concentration: Law

St. Joseph's College

1980 – 1985

Liberal Arts

Concentration: Mass Communication

Travel, photography, jazz, FOOD!