Marlene Garcia
About Marlene Garcia
Marlene Garcia is a Learning Specialist at Oportun, where she has worked since 2019. She previously served as a Retail Training Associate at the same company for six years, from 2013 to 2019, and holds a bachelor's degree from UC Santa Barbara.
Work at Oportun
Marlene Garcia has been employed at Oportun since 2013. She initially served as a Retail Training Associate for six years, where she focused on training and developing retail staff. In 2019, she transitioned to the role of Learning Specialist, a position she has held for five years. In her current role, she is responsible for designing and implementing learning programs to enhance employee skills and performance.
Education and Expertise
Marlene Garcia earned her bachelor's degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in learning and development principles, which she applies in her current role at Oportun. Her expertise lies in creating effective training programs that cater to the needs of retail employees.
Background
Marlene Garcia has a background in retail training and employee development. Her career at Oportun began in 2013, where she gained valuable experience in training associates. This experience contributed to her promotion to Learning Specialist, allowing her to further influence employee training and development initiatives.
Professional Experience
Marlene Garcia has over a decade of experience in the retail training sector. Her tenure at Oportun spans from 2013 to the present, during which she has held two significant roles. Her experience as a Retail Training Associate laid the groundwork for her current responsibilities as a Learning Specialist, where she continues to impact employee learning.