Hector Garcia
About Hector Garcia
Hector Garcia is a Trust & Safety Specialist with a diverse background in various roles, including experience at Walgreens, Airbnb, and Handshake. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Portland State University and an Associate of Arts and Sciences from Mt. Hood Community College.
Current Role at Handshake
Hector Garcia serves as a Trust & Safety Specialist at Handshake since 2023. In this role, he focuses on ensuring a safe and secure environment for users. His responsibilities include monitoring platform activity, addressing safety concerns, and implementing best practices to enhance user trust. The position is remote, allowing him to contribute to the company's mission from any location.
Previous Experience in Trust & Safety
Before joining Handshake, Hector worked as a Trust & Safety Specialist at Airbnb in 2019 for 10 months. His role involved managing safety protocols and addressing user concerns within the platform. This experience provided him with valuable insights into the challenges and solutions in maintaining a secure online environment.
Education and Academic Background
Hector Garcia earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Portland State University. He also studied at Mt. Hood Community College, where he achieved an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) in Engineering. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his analytical and problem-solving skills in his professional roles.
Work History and Diverse Roles
Hector has held various positions across different industries. He worked as a Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens from 2013 to 2015, and as a Direct Support Professional at Alternative Services Inc for 6 months in 2015. He also served as a Footwear Developer Coordinator at both Mathys+Potestio / The Creative Party® and Nike in 2018. Additionally, he worked as an Account Executive at Comcast from 2017 to 2018 and as a Head Cashier at Forever 21 from 2010 to 2013.