Sarah Garcia
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Strategy & Risk Management
California Independent System Operator
01.2013 - Current
- Manage the annual strategic planning cycle, orchestrating the creation of both short-term and long-term strategic plans through a collaborative approach with a diverse array of stakeholders, including C-level executives, board members, the broader workforce, customers, governmental bodies, and regulatory authorities.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Litigation Paralegal
Law Offices Of K. Greg Peterson
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Maintained litigation database and document organization for litigation and commercial real estate cases.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
Litigation Paralegal
Stoel Rives
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Organized evidence, exhibits, motions, and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
- Managed exhibits, evidence and data related to commercial litigation legal proceedings.
- Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
- Produced documents and created audio and visual media for presentation.
- Prepared, indexed and developed exhibits.
- Maintained litigation database and document organization for litigation and breach of contract cases.
- Used document review tools to discover and inspect records.
- Created visual displays such as timelines, graphs and PowerPoint slides to explain complex concepts during trials.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
Education
MBA -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07.2020
Associate of Technical Arts - Paralegal
Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, WA06.2013
Skills
- Business Analysis
- Organizational Development
- Growth Strategies
- Scenario Planning
- Business Administration
- Staff Management
- Employee Development
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Team Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Decision-Making
- Organizational Skills
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Strategic Planning
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Business Analysis and Reporting
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
Certification
- Strategy Management Professional, International Association for Strategy Professionals
- Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals Training, IBM
- Human Centered Strategy - IDEO
- Competent Communicator, Toastmasters
- Competent Leader, Toastmasters
Timeline
Manager, Strategy & Risk Management
California Independent System Operator
01.2013 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
Law Offices Of K. Greg Peterson
01.2011 - 01.2013
Litigation Paralegal
Stoel Rives
01.2005 - 01.2010
MBA -
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Western Governors University
Associate of Technical Arts - Paralegal
Edmonds Community College
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