Raea Garcia
Hillsboro,OR
Summary
Mission-driven operations leader with over 15 years of experience managing complex organizations, overseeing budgets, and guiding programs through growth and change. Demonstrated expertise in partnering with senior leaders and stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment while stewarding resources responsibly. A strong advocate for leading with empathy in trauma-informed, community-centered environments, fostering collaboration among diverse teams and volunteers. Committed to driving impactful initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and community engagement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Operations Manager
Intel Corporation
Hillsboro, OR
03.2011 - Current
- Lead day-to-day operations for a large, complex organization supporting senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Manage and oversee organization-wide operating budget including planning, forecasting, quarterly tracking, and reporting.
- Partner with senior leaders to align financial resources with staffing, programs, and operational priorities.
- Oversee workforce planning, hiring coordination, onboarding, integration, and headcount management.
- Guide teams through organizational change using a people-centered, trauma-informed leadership approach.
- Deliver clear operational and financial updates to senior stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
- Establish mentoring and professional development initiatives to strengthen leadership capacity.
- Develop and maintain internal communication platforms including SharePoint sites and newsletters.
- Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Led cross-functional teams in implementing strategic initiatives for process improvement.
- Increased overall efficiency by automating repetitive tasks and optimizing workflow.
Executive Administrative Assistant / Site Coordinator
The Walt Disney Company
Glendale, CA
01.2006 - 03.2011
- Supported executive leadership within a global organization, coordinating operations, communications, and executive initiatives.
- Managed hiring logistics, onboarding coordination, executive travel, and large-scale meetings and events.
- Oversaw vendor relationships, purchasing, expense tracking, and budget-aligned administrative operations.
- Served as liaison between executives, internal teams, and external partners.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Aerospace Corporation
El Segundo, CA
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Supported Executive Director and management team within a federally regulated environment.
- Assisted with operations tied to large government contracts, compliance documentation, payroll support, and confidential records.
- Coordinated meetings, reporting, and executive schedules in high-accountability settings.
Office Manager / Executive Administrative Assistant
Symvionics, Inc.
Arcadia, CA
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Supported senior executives of a 350-employee defense contractor.
- Managed office operations, executive communications, vendor coordination, and compliance activities.
- Coordinated executive meetings, travel, and organizational events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration – Management & Leadership
Portland State University
Portland, OR03-2024
Skills
- Operations management
- Budget management
- Staff & Volunteer Leadership (Teams of 9)
- Program management and strategic planning
- Fundraising & Community Engagement
- Executive communication
- Operations management
- Project execution
Community Leadership & Fundraising
Hospitality Lead for a church-based community program, leading and coordinating a nine-person volunteer team., Led annual holiday donation drives supporting children’s hospitals and foster youth., Participated in a nine-day humanitarian mission serving underserved communities across three pueblos in Mexico City.
Timeline
Business Operations Manager
Intel Corporation
03.2011 - Current
Executive Administrative Assistant / Site Coordinator
The Walt Disney Company
01.2006 - 03.2011
Executive Administrative Assistant
Aerospace Corporation
01.2004 - 01.2006
Office Manager / Executive Administrative Assistant
Symvionics, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration – Management & Leadership
Portland State University