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Member Of The Board Of Advisors

Be Busy Being Awesome Agency

Director of Operations

I help individuals and companies to reassess their voice to discover their true path of success by becoming the voice of their industry!

Managing Director

Marriott Vacations Worldwide

Sales Trainer- Sales Manager - Senior Sales Executive - Closer

Vistana Signature Experiences

Senior Sales Executive. Mentor. Closer

Wyndham Vacation Ownership

Senior Sales Executive,Mentor, Closer

Chief Household Officer CHO

Stay-at-Home Parent

Westgate Resorts

International Marketing Manager International Division.

International Marketing Manager International Division 

My mission is to create social currency for businesses globally by building brands, empowering leaders, and training employees to become brand ambassadors on social media. By doing so, I help accelerate revenue growth for these businesses. 

What sets me apart is my unwavering commitment to honesty, authenticity, and integrity. I believe that building a strong personal brand or corporate brand starts with these core values.

Brands that are driven by purpose have the ability to establish the deepest connection with their audience, deliver memorable engagement, and form lasting relationships between their brand and clients. This is why I prioritize helping my clients develop a clear brand purpose that resonates with their target audience.

At my company, we make scaling your business easier. Whether you lead a large multinational B2C or a small B2B business, we offer powerful social strategies that can help you generate new leads, raise awareness, drive website traffic, and accelerate your business growth and relevance. 

By working with me, you can tap into over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, training, and leadership. I am passionate about helping businesses of all sizes achieve their goals and reach their full potential. So if you're ready to take your business to the next level, let's connect and explore how I can help you scale your brand and accelerate your growth.

As a humanitarian, scuba diver, avid reader, traveler, philanthropist, women's rights advocate, diversity, and inclusion cheerleader, and most importantly, a mother of a soul who loves to sing and dream, I am passionate about various aspects of life.

On LinkedIn, I actively discuss topics that are dear to my heart, including personal influence, sustainable leadership, entrepreneurship, and finding happiness and fulfillment in life. I believe that true happiness comes from living a life that aligns with our values and purpose, and I strive to help others achieve this through my content.

I am also known for speaking my mind often and addressing issues that may be considered taboo or uncomfortable. I believe that it is through open and honest conversations that we can drive positive change and create a more inclusive and equitable world.

As an individual and a professional, I prioritize honesty, authenticity, and integrity. I believe that these values are essential to building strong personal and business relationships. By sharing my experiences and insights, I hope to inspire others to live their best lives and make a meaningful impact in their communities.

Lorena Acosta

Purdue University Global

Lecturer for  Psychology of Leadership course among other I/O Psychology courses.

Responsible for facilitating class discussions, overseeing assessments,  and revising assignments or lectures to provide the most effective learning experience.

Drive the development of strategic thought, preparing students to infuse their academic teachings with business acumen.

Adjunct Professor

Davis IOP Consulting

Business and Data Strategist

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

Accountable for processes and systems that optimize workflows, procedures, and information systems
related to onboarding, FMLA, STD, and Wellness.

Accountable for identifying the root causes of problems and developing effective and efficient solutions
that balance the needs of employees, departments, and the organization.

Responsible for strategically addressing specific benefit programs to ensure their long-term success
(Onboarding, FMLA, STD, and Wellness).

Senior Human Resources Specialist

Responsible for vendor relationships to ensure annual enrollment efforts were succinct (BCBS, FSA,
HSA, etc.).

Established metrics to help determine the effectiveness of the wellbeing program.

Accountable for evaluating and revamping the Long-Term Disability processes with the last review
resulting in a 15% reduction in processing time.

Human Resource – Benefits Analyst

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Nurture the board, staff, and committees to support the organization’s mission.

Assist with secure grant funding.

Identify organizational and board strengths and weaknesses that allow me to make motions to improve the Board’s involvement with the organization we govern.

Board President of PHIRE

Potency.World

Responsible for explicitly defining the long-term vision based on data-driven outcomes.

Coordinates decisions made by the C-Suite, streamlining processes and procedures that aid with accomplishing the business objectives.

Accountable for strategizing tactics to acquire investors and stakeholders and defining enterprise-wide measurable objectives (company, cultural objectives, marketing, operational, IT, procurement), ensuring organizational alignment.

Director - Facilitating Planning, Strategy, Development, and Execution

Self-Employed

Global Healthcare Resources – Emotional Intelligence in Leadership			 04/28/2022

Purdue Global – Spoke to Psi Chi Psychology Chapter and Psychology Club	 		 03/16/2022

Carolina University Ph.D. Class - Stress and Worker Wellbeing				 11/17/2021

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Vet-a-Vet Veterans			 11/11/2021

The Critical Dialogue Live – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion					 10/09/2021

Purdue Global – Spoke to Psi Chi Psychology Chapter and Psychology Club	 		 08/17/2021

Organizational Assessment Presentation – NUCARS						 08/16/2021

Success Team: Big Brother – In-person and Virtual Career Fairs				 06/25/2021

Global Healthcare Resources - Moonshot 2: Reimagine Engagement and Wellbeing	 05/18/2021

How do we Change our Generational, Conditional Thinking Patterns			 04/04/2021

Purdue Global – Spoke to Psi Chi Psychology Chapter and Psychology Club			 03/16/2020

Purdue Global – Spoke to an HR Class – Workplace, Stress, Strategy, and Wellness	 03/10/2020

Purdue Global – Spoke to an I/O Class – Workplace Wellness				 12/02/2020

The WES Foundation – Mental Wellness Webinar – Sports Psychology			 11/10/2020

The WES Foundation – Mental Wellness Webinar						 06/25/2020

Global Healthcare Resources - International Mental Behavioral Health Summit		 06/04/2019

Professional Coach/Mentor/Motivational Speaker

Systemic Diversity and Inclusion Group

Strategy Officer

The Mental Wellness Society

https://mentalwellnesssociety.com/about-the-mental-wellness-society/ 

Led a team of 4, who was responsible for engaging 180+ members (and growing) globally.

Provided direction to the team I lead and the members of the MWS by carrying out the mission, vision, and purpose set by the CEO and Board.

Led and assisted with the development of global engagement initiatives for the organization and its members.

Global Lead for Organizational Culture, Strategy, and Performance Team

With Hope

Function as a mentor or advisor by providing advice and assistance to the organization, as well as attend meetings with customers, investors, strategic partners, vendors or employees. 

In addition, networking with organizations to develop a B2B relationship to enhance how they are assessing stress, anxiety, depression and addiction.

Board Advisor - Organizational Behavior

Global Healthcare Resources (GHR)

I was a panel member for a Mental & Behavioral Health Summit. Please click for the awesome lineup of panelists, and to watch the amazing webinar on mental and behavioral health. 

“Mental & Behavioral Health Summit 

For years mental and behavioral health has been a stigma, especially in the workplace. In an effort to respect employee privacy, employers, until now have avoided involvement.  The repercussions of not addressing the sensitive issues surrounding mental and behavioral health are now at a crossroad. According to the World Health Organization and the National Business Group on Health, mental and behavioral health conditions generate as much as $100 billion in direct costs for employers. The importance of promoting mental health as a critical component to overall health and wellbeing, prevention, early identification and intervention is a must for every employer’s healthcare culture”

Panel Member

I'm a data-driven organizational strategist with roughly 15 years of experience helping businesses across various industries align their people strategy with business performance. My work sits at the intersection of people, data, and decision-making — helping HR teams and executive leaders make evidence-based moves that increase engagement, reduce risk, and drive measurable growth.

Through leadership roles in manufacturing, government, education, and tech startups, I've launched workforce analytics strategies, designed national award-winning wellness programs, and implemented cost-saving initiatives that've collectively saved over $ 600,000 in operational costs.

💡 What I'm known for:
• Turning people's data into strategic insights
• Designing enterprise-wide DEI and wellness initiatives
• Driving engagement from 19% to 35% in 2 years
• Leading a 7,000-point research study accepted by university leadership
• Advising global startups on HR alignment, structure, and strategy

🎯 What I bring:
✔ Strategic Workforce Planning
✔ Organizational Alignment & Strategic Integration via Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Constructs
✔ HR Data Analytics (HRIS, dashboards, vendor oversight)
✔ C-Suite Partnership & Policy Implementation
✔ Cost Optimization via Creative Business Strategies

If your organization is navigating change, growth, or new talent priorities, I bring the structure, clarity, and analytical muscle to move you forward.

📬 Let's connect — especially if you're seeking transformational HR leadership, need workforce analytics expertise, or are exploring speaking or consulting opportunities.

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Lorena Acosta

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