Paul Garcia

About Paul Garcia

With 30 years of experience of human resource, workforce development and community engagement, I will bring a last amount of knowledge and energy to any organization. I have been responsible for a wide- range of functions related to program and service delivery contracts funded through multiple sources. Directed the oversight of Equal Opportunity, Rapid Response and Business Services/programs and represented various organizations in activities related to diversity, coordination of services to youth, re-entry services and other programmatic activities. Represented organizations on a number of industry and community related committees such as the Snohomish County CAMPS, Urban Enterprise Center, Central Area Motivational Program, South Seattle Community College, Seattle Public Schools, Snohomish County Apprenticeship Programs and Community Partnership for Transition Services (CPTS). Co-founder of the Puget Sound Diversity Network, Professional Latino Association Northwest (PLAN), recipient of the first “Diversity Champion” award presented by the Seattle SHRM Chapter and a graduate of the Sector Skills Academy (Marano Fellow). Graduated from Washington State University and holds a Human Resource Management Certificate from Cornell University.

Experience

1. Human Resources and Diversity Liaison

   The Nature Conservancy

   Sep 2016 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Serve as the day-to-day support, resource, advisor and coach to managers and employees on the practical application of policies and best practices in all human resource areas including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding and orientation, performance management, diversity and inclusion, compensation, benefits, training and career development and retention. Provide guidance in satisfying human resources requirements based on extensive knowledge of policies and procedures. Provide advice, recommendations, and training related to human resources and diversity and inclusion. Serve as an expert in the human resources systems and resources used by The Nature Conservancy and the business unit, and contributes to process improvements and enhancement of systems and tools used by the business unit in relation to human resources.

Education

• Cornell University

  HR Management, Human Resources

  1990 — 1990

• Washington State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

  1975 — 1978