Alicia Garcia
About Alicia Garcia
Alicia Garcia is the Training and Knowledge Manager at Redwood Materials, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in production management and training, having previously held positions at Tesla and Johnson & Johnson.
Current Role at Redwood Materials
Alicia Garcia serves as the Training and Knowledge Manager at Redwood Materials since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing training programs aimed at enhancing employee skills and knowledge in sustainability practices. She has contributed to the creation of a knowledge-sharing platform that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement among teams. Additionally, she has played a key role in integrating agile methodologies into the training processes, promoting a culture of adaptability and innovation within the organization.
Previous Experience at Tesla
Alicia Garcia has held multiple positions at Tesla, where she worked from 2017 to 2021. She began as a Production Supervisor for seven months in Reno, Nevada, before advancing to the role of Associate Production Manager in Sparks, Nevada, for one year from 2018 to 2019. Following this, she served as a Senior Production Planner for two years until 2021. Her experience at Tesla involved overseeing production processes and enhancing operational efficiency.
Experience at Johnson & Johnson
Alicia Garcia worked at Johnson & Johnson from 2014 to 2017. She started as a Quality Assurance Auditor for two years, where she ensured compliance with quality standards. She then transitioned to the role of Production Supervisor for one year in Vacaville, California. Her responsibilities included managing production operations and maintaining quality assurance protocols.
Educational Background
Alicia Garcia earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she studied Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, as well as Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Her academic tenure spanned from 2009 to 2013, providing her with a strong foundation in scientific principles and methodologies.
Early Career at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Alicia Garcia began her career as a Student Assistant at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where she worked for three months in both 2010 and 2011. These early experiences contributed to her understanding of research environments and laboratory practices, laying the groundwork for her future roles in production and quality assurance.