Michelle Garcia Velez
About Michelle Garcia Velez
Michelle Garcia Velez is a People Operations Associate with experience at Sidewalk Labs and Google. She has a background in human resources management and serves as an Aviation Resource Manager in the US Air Force Reserve.
Current Role at Google
Michelle Garcia Velez currently serves as a People Operations Associate at Google, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on various aspects of employee operations, contributing to the overall efficiency of the HR processes within the organization. Her experience in managing employee updates through HRIS systems supports her effectiveness in this position.
Experience at Sidewalk Labs
Michelle worked at Sidewalk Labs from 2018 to 2021 as the Executive Assistant to the Co-Head of Development. During her three years in this role, she gained valuable experience in operations and employee management. Since 2021, she has continued her journey at Sidewalk Labs as a People Operations Associate, further enhancing her expertise in human resources.
Background in Human Resources
Michelle has a strong educational foundation in Human Resources Management. She studied at Baruch College, where she achieved SHRM Certification in 2016, and at the Community College of the Air Force, where she earned a CCAF in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration in the same year. Her academic background supports her professional roles in People Operations.
Military Service in the Air Force Reserve
In addition to her civilian career, Michelle serves as an Aviation Resource Manager in the US Air Force Reserve since 2009. In this capacity, she coordinates and directs pilots and loadmasters on mission activities. She takes pride in the successful execution of missions, particularly enjoying the operations involving C-17 aircraft.
Previous Professional Experience
Before her current roles, Michelle held various positions that contributed to her operational expertise. She worked at Kushner Companies as an Office Operations Manager from 2013 to 2017 and at Wells Fargo in multiple roles, including Home Equity Specialist and Assistant Branch Manager. These experiences provided her with a diverse skill set applicable to her current positions.