Aerial Garcia
About Aerial Garcia
Aerial Garcia serves as the Human Resources Director at Stryve Biltong, where she has worked since 2021. With prior experience in various HR roles, she has successfully driven company culture, implemented Covid-19 guidelines, and led significant operational changes.
Current Role at Stryve Biltong
Aerial Garcia serves as the Human Resources Director at Stryve Biltong since 2021. In this role, she drives company culture through various initiatives, including events and coaching. Garcia focuses on creating a positive work environment where employees feel valued and engaged. She has been instrumental in implementing Covid-19 guidelines and testing processes for both corporate employees and the manufacturing plant, ensuring workplace safety during the pandemic.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Garcia has a diverse background in human resources, having held several key positions prior to her current role. She worked at 120VC as a Human Resources Business Partner from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, she was a Senior Human Resources Generalist at Medix™ from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she served as the Human Resources Manager at KT&G USA for seven months in 2018-2019 before transitioning to Stryve Biltong.
Education and Expertise
Aerial Garcia studied at Arizona State University, where she gained foundational knowledge in human resources and organizational management. Her educational background supports her expertise in driving HR initiatives and managing compliance with federal and state laws. Garcia collaborates with in-house general counsel on various regulations, including FLSA, ADA, FMLA, Equal Opportunity, HIPAA, and OSHA.
Achievements at Stryve Foods
At Stryve Foods, Aerial Garcia has led significant operational changes, resulting in a 15% savings for the company. She facilitated the redesign of core business operations, including a site closure and an acquisition. Garcia also played a crucial role in transitioning from outdated HR systems to a fully integrated HRIS platform, enhancing reporting and planning capabilities. As the first HR hire, she established the HR organization, managing HR functions for the corporate office, manufacturing plant, and remote sales employees across the US and Canada.