Tera Garcia
About Tera Garcia
Tera Garcia serves as the Vice President of People Operations at Keap, where she focuses on talent recruitment, employee development, and brand awareness. She operates under a philosophy of 'people empowerment' to enhance employee productivity and aims to position Keap as a nationally recognized Great Place to Work.
Work at Keap
Tera Garcia currently serves as the Vice President of People Operations at Keap, a role she has held since 2021. In this position, she focuses on talent recruitment and retention, information technology, brand awareness, and employee development. Garcia reports directly to the CEO and is responsible for aligning hiring, training, and firing processes with the company's Purpose, Values, and Mission. Prior to her current role, she worked as the Director of the Office of the CEO from 2019 to 2021, and as an Executive Assistant from 2014 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Tera Garcia completed her high school education at East Union High School, earning her High School Diploma from 1988 to 1992. Her professional expertise spans several areas, including talent recruitment, employee engagement, and leadership training. She has established a Department of Culture and a Growth & Development Team within People Ops to enhance employee engagement and leadership training at Keap.
Background
Before joining Keap, Tera Garcia worked at Caesars Entertainment, Inc. from 2005 to 2014, where she held roles such as Total Service Specialist and Executive Assistant. She also worked as a Flight Attendant for United Airlines from 2000 to 2005. Her diverse background in customer support and executive assistance has contributed to her current focus on employee empowerment and productivity.
Achievements
In her role at Keap, Tera Garcia aims to establish the company as a nationally recognized Great Place to Work. She focuses on building brand awareness among potential employees and entrepreneurs who could benefit from Keap's products and services. Additionally, she oversees information technology, compensation and benefits, and employee relations as part of her responsibilities.