Amaya Gomezgil

Motivated and multicultural professional with a background in Organizational Psychology at Tec de Monterrey and a Master’s in Educational Sciences at VUB. Experienced in Human Resources and as a Project Manager for Erasmus+ projects, with a strong focus on Adult Education. My master’s thesis explored learning environments in VET for adult migrants.

I bring strong teamwork skills, an international background, creativity, problem-solving abilities, and a drive for continuous improvement. Passionate about trying new things, inclusion, diversity, and equality

Professional Experience

Junior Project Manager – European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training (EVBB)

Brussels, Belgium | 2024 – 2025 (7 months)

• Led six Erasmus+ projects in Vocational Education and Training (VET), managing dissemination, quality evaluation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Developed innovative training materials, increasing learner participation and ensuring compliance with EU standards.
• Coordinated communication across international project partners in multiple European countries.
• Promoted from Intern to Junior Project Manager within five months due to strong performance and results.

Human Resources Specialist – British American Tobacco

Mexico | 2021 – 2023 (2.5 years)

• Designed and implemented variable compensation plans for a sales force of 1,000 employees.
• Conducted analysis and monitoring of headcount across commercial, marketing, and operational areas.
• Identified compensation trends and collaborated with strategic teams to optimize incentive models.
• Applied sales strategies to variable compensation structures and tracked performance results.
• Delivered training sessions for Area Managers, Regional Analysts, and HRBPs, strengthening understanding of compensation processes.

HRBP Intern – British American Tobacco

Mexico | 2020 – 2021 (1 year)

• Managed recruitment and selection processes for nationwide vacancies.
• Led Assessment Centers as the final stage of recruitment.
• Coordinated onboarding programs for new hires.
• Promoted corporate culture through various internal communication channels and activities.

Master’s in Educational Sciences

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) | 2023 – 2025

Bachelor’s in Organizational Psychology

Tecnológico de Monterrey | 2016-2021