Hi, I'm Anna Clara Garcias
I’m a trilingual HR professional and English Coach, fluent in English, passionate about developing and engaging global teams. This portfolio showcases my experience in Learning & Development, Human & Organizational Development, People Operations and Talent Strategy, as well initiatives that foster growth and communication across organizations.
Internal English Practice Iniciative
Speak Without Shame
Role: Creator & Leader / English CoachDescription: Developed, hosted, and coached weekly English conversation sessions for teams across multiple countries for one year, providing a safe and relaxed space to practice fluency. The initiative expanded internationally, reaching other company bases, and allowed me to exercise leadership, engage teams, and foster a collaborative learning environment. This experience strengthened my passion for developing people, promoting team engagement, and supporting organizational growth, while also enhancing my skills as an English Coach. I currently teach English on Preply.Impact: Increased participation and employee confidence in speaking English, strengthened alignment and communication across global teams, and demonstrated my ability to lead, motivate, and engage diverse teams—combining my expertise in HR and learning & development with language coaching.
Company Language Policy
Implementation & Management
Role: HR Project ContributorDescription: Proposed and helped implement the company’s language policy, suggesting an English placement test and mapping the target audience to tailor learning initiatives. Collaborated with external English course providers to align recommendations.Impact: Leadership approved the suggestions, enabling the policy to move forward and supporting standardized English proficiency assessment and targeted training programs across the organization.
Learning & Development at DOF Brasil (Oil and Gas company)
Experience
Managed training processes, including external vendors, registrations, logistics, certificate issuance, and documentation control.Scheduled trainings related to ISO 45001, 9001, 50001, and 14001 standards.Oversaw the training calendar for the technical Survey team, facilitating scheduling and communication.Supported soft skills workshops (e.g., “Difficult Conversations” and Negotiation) for onshore and offshore employees.Participated in onboarding sessions representing the L&D department and contributed to team building activities.Translated internal procedures into English, supporting global communication and compliance.Facilitated communication between foreign instructors and international participants during trainings.
People Operations & Talent Strategy at an American Tech company called Carta (ongoing)
Experience
Responsible for supporting employees and ensuring the efficient execution of Human Resources processes, with a strong focus on quality, confidentiality, and employee experience.Partner with the HR team to ensure compliance with internal policies and processes;Serve as the main point of contact for employees, providing assistance and clarifying questions regarding policies, benefits, and HR programs;Execute and monitor onboarding, hiring, and background check processes;Provide employee support through the ticketing system (service desk), ensuring timely responses and proper issue resolution;Conduct recurring audits of employee data and documentation to ensure compliance and data accuracy;Maintain confidential records and documents in accordance with company confidentiality standards.
Education & Certifications
Academic and professional development in HR & English coaching
Postgraduate in Organizational Psychology – Descomplica Faculdade Digital | Ongoing
Focus: Human and Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, LeadershipEnglish – C2 – Escola Conquer, 2025EF SET English Certificate (C2 Proficient) – EF SET, 2025Bachelor’s in Human Resources – Descomplica Faculdade Digital | Completed 2025
Focus: HR Management, Learning & DevelopmentCertification Prep: Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) – LinkedIn, 2024HR as a Strategic Business Partner – LinkedIn, 2024Human Resources Leadership and Strategic Impact – LinkedIn, 2024RH 4.0 – FM2S, 2024Coaching in People – Descomplica, 2024Organizational Learning and Development – LinkedIn, 2024Training & Development – Descomplica, 2024People Management (Gestão de Pessoas) – Descomplica, 2024Recruitment & Selection – Descomplica, 2024Strategic Compensation – Descomplica, 2024Management Models – Descomplica, 2024Knowledge Development – Descomplica, 2024Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt – FM2S, 2024Lean Six Sigma White Belt – FM2S, 2024Corporate Environment – Descomplica, 2024Business & Corporate Spanish (B1/C2) – Udemy, 2024Business English Complete: English for Professionals – Udemy, 2024Introduction to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) – DNV, 2024Maritime Labour Convention (MLC): Advanced – DNV, 2024Human Rights and Business – DNV, 2024
Skills & Expertise
Key capabilities and areas of expertise in HR, L&D, People Ops, Talent Strategy and English coaching
Human Resources (HR) – Talent Development, Employee EngagementLearning & Development (T&D / L&D) – Onboarding, Workshops, Soft Skills ProgramsPeople Operations & Talent StrategyOrganizational Development (DHO / HOD) – Alignment, Culture, Team EngagementEnglish Coaching – Business English, Conversation Practice, Fluency SupportLanguages – Trilingual: English (Fluent), Portuguese (Native), Spanish (Intermediate)Project & Process Management – Training logistics, ISO-related programs, Policy ImplementationCross-Cultural Communication – Working with global teams, virtual international environments
International Experience
Cultural Immersion & Language Development
Texas (USA) & Honolulu, HawaiiTraveled across cities in Texas and Hawaii, engaging in cultural and linguistic immersion.Participated voluntarily in a community English course and study groups with Texas A&M University students.Experienced daily life with an American family, strengthening cultural adaptability.Developed advanced English communication skills and intercultural competencies.Enhanced personal and professional skills, gaining experience in multicultural environments.
