Samuel Garcia

   Over 12+ years of technology experience in SaaS, Automotive, and managed Services industries with a focus on retaining, increasing overall sales performance, and driving more revenue to their business.  Samuel Garcia has taken his talents to help architect and on-board global customers at LinkedIn within the Enterprise New Business segment of Sales Solutions.

   Samuel also works with customers to empower their sales organizations as a change management consultant and take some of their most critical initiatives like growing revenue pipeline, building & expanding stronger relationships and driving digital transformation from inception to ROI.

   During his time at LinkedIn Chicago, he was previously the Regional Office Lead for HOLA (Hispanics of LinkedIn Alliance) where he aligned with the mission of uniting LinkedIn employees and the Latino community to increase access to opportunity. He’s now taken the role of National Partnerships Lead for HOLA, where he is building stronger relationships within and outside of the tech community.

    A passion of Samuel’s is community outreach, primarily focused in Chicago’s Pilsen, Back of the Yards, and La Villita neighborhoods. He serves as a Chaplain for the Cook County Department of Corrections, where he mentors and advises inmates as they prepare to re-enter society. His other passions include perfecting his piano skills and working with his local church, where he’s served in mission projects in Argentina, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Mexico, and Uruguay.

Words of wisdom: “You control your narrative; be intentional with your family, relationships, opportunities, and habits. Focus on the present and be in the moment.”