A picture of Andrew Martinez-Alegria, founder of Sound Talent Strategies, in a purple shirt with a blue plaid sport coat in a natural background setting.

ABOUT ME

Andrew Martinez-Alegria helps businesses grow by attracting, developing, and keeping the right talent. He works with partners to create strategies that invest in their people and drive business success.

In my own words

Kicking off my career in the Marine Corps, I quickly discovered my passion for developing people, leaders, and organizations. This experience taught me the importance of adaptability and overcoming unforeseen challenges—embodied in my personal motto, Semper Gumby. Transitioning from military service to the civilian sector, I dedicated myself to talent and leadership development, gaining hands-on experience across all facets of HR through key roles and programs. With this experience, I’ve learned to use my skills to create HR plans that link all parts of the company, helping it grow smoothly and effectively.

I’m an MBA graduate who has worked in a variety of industries, including government, academia, medical, retail, technology, and non-profit. In organizations large and small, I’ve been the owner of global programs, organizational leader, coach, consultant, board member, and, quite often, a sounding board. This breadth of experience has helped me develop an eye for creative solutions and the value of a collaborative approach to consulting.

What can you expect

I am authentic and genuine, and I enjoy to brainstorm with my partners as we challenge each other to come up with our ideal next steps. I’ll be direct when I see concerns, and I’ll always work with you to develop a good path forward. When I commit to something, you can rest assured you will see that commitment fulfilled.

My certifications and qualifications

  • MBA, with concentrations in HR Management, Finance, and Strategy

  • Professional of Human Resources from HRCI

  • DiSC certified facilitator

  • FranklinCovey certified facilitator

  • Ken Blanchard certified facilitator

  • ATD Training and Facilitation Certificate

  • Quality Matters Rubric Certification

  • KornFerry 360 Assessment Coach

  • Graduate of KornFerry’s Leveraging Military Leadership Development Program

  • Executive Development Program lead designer and program manager

  • Master Train-the-Trainer certified

  • Mentor and advisor to leaders around the globe