Role:
Lina leads building out our operations and maintenance field service network and maintains the relationship with the vendors. She also aids in creating processes for our Operations Department and helps monitor our systems.
Experience:
Lina was previously a Senior Portfolio Operations Manager at Omnidian on the residential side before switching over to Operations in Commercial. Joining the team in early stages and leveraging her design thinking background, she lead setting up the infrastructure and processes that scaled the business from 30 to 200+ employees. Before solar, she worked as a Packaging Designer for Westrock, creating products for Fortune 500’s before pivoting to help small businesses and non profits within the local Virginia community
Education:
Lina holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design, a minor in Art History and a minor in International Studies all from Virginia Tech. Go Hokies!.
Professional Affiliations:
Lina serves on the board for Bike the US for MS
Personal Interests:
Lina has pivoted from triathlon starting lines to merging endurance sports and expeditions within the outdoors. From multi day paddle trips, weeklong cycling trips, or lead climbing, she’s been enjoying sifting through maps. When not planning shenanigans, she can be found advocating for adaptive sports for those with disabilities.
Quote:
‘Work hard, play hard but always keep it human.
Contact Information:
lina.garada@sunrockdg.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lina-garada/