Alma Morales Galicia, MBA
About Alma Morales Galicia, MBA
Alma Morales Galicia, MBA, serves as the Director of Sales Marketing and has extensive experience in education and human resources. She has held various roles at Macy's and Portland Public Schools, and she specializes in developing programs for bilingual educators.
Current Role in Education
Alma Morales Galicia serves as the Director of Sales Marketing at Portland Public Schools. In this role, she oversees the budget for candidate recruitment, program admission costs, and reimbursements for trainers and consultants involved in the Teacher Alternative Licensure Program. She collaborates with university partners, district staff, and community liaisons to facilitate the recruitment and selection processes for prospective candidates.
Previous Experience at Portland Public Schools
Prior to her current position, Alma worked at Portland Public Schools in various roles. She served as the Principal's Secretary for seven months in 2013 and transitioned to the role of Human Resources Senior Specialist from 2014 to 2015. In these positions, she gained experience in administrative support and human resources management within the educational sector.
Career at Macy's
Alma's career at Macy's spanned several years, where she held multiple positions. She began as a Human Resources Assistant from 2009 to 2010, followed by roles as Sales Supervisor from 2010 to 2011 and Sales Manager from 2011 to 2013. Her experience in retail management provided her with skills in sales strategy and team leadership.
Educational Background
Alma Morales Galicia holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Concordia University-Portland, which she completed from 2017 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Human Resources & Business Management from Portland State University, studying from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background supports her expertise in business operations and human resources.
Involvement in Teacher Alternative Licensure Program
Alma plays a significant role in the Teacher Alternative Licensure Program, where she develops hand-out materials and conducts presentations, workshops, and information sessions for candidates. She advises prospective candidates on program criteria, enrollment processes, and employment opportunities, and assists in the development and implementation of the program aimed at bilingual educators.