Mariela is an enthusiastic and dedicated professional with a passion for fostering positive, productive environments and building strong team connections. With extensive experience in education, bilingual instruction, and retail operations management, she excels in conflict resolution and driving effective teamwork across diverse groups.

Mariela brings proven operational expertise to Blackwood, having served as Senior Retail Operations Manager for a multi-site retailer. In this role, she gained deep experience in human resources, personnel management, accounting, and regulatory compliance. Her unique blend of educational insight and operational leadership makes her a valuable asset in creating efficient, collaborative, and results-driven workplaces.

What are your hobbies?

I have been a karate practitioner for about 20 years. I love discipline, the concept of always striving for more and always pushing and setting new goals and limits to reach. I also love meeting people from all over who also enjoy training and learning from everyone.