Mayra Garcia began her career in the Staffing industry at 16 as a Front Office Coordinator. She developed an affinity for the industry in that it could help fulfill her life's calling- helping others and transforming people's lives.
During her 25-year career in Staffing, Mayra has worked with some of the most prestigious staffing firms throughout Southern California. After joining our team in 2015 she doubled the business and has taken our local offices serving the North LA and Ventura Counties to one of the Top 10 out of 850+ Express offices. Mayra was honored with the "40 Under 40" award by the Conejo Chamber of Commerce and the Pacific Business Coast Times in 2019.

Aaron has been a part of our Express Oxnard team since November 2013. Aaron started in the Business Development Manager role before being promoted to VP of Business Development and Marketing in 2018. Aaron has made the "Top 50 Sales Reps" list for 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2020! He has also won the "Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce's 40 Under 40 Award" for 2018. Aaron stays active in the Community serving as a Board Member for the Western Ventura County Employer Advisory Council and was in the 2019 Class of the Conejo Leadership Academy. Aaron's favorite part of the job is learning about clients goals and helping them with their workforce challenges along with managing his team of sales and marketing reps. In his free time Aaron enjoys the local hiking trails with his wife, staying active and rooting on the LA sports teams.

In September 2019, we welcomed Isabel Jacobo to the Express family. So far, Isabel has proven to be the type of person who never backs down from a challenge and aims to be an asset to everyone around her. She is also one of the most compassionate people you will ever meet, as well as someone who is fair and kind to everyone she meets. In tow, Isabel brings with her years of experience working in private and public corporate HR and Administrative companies, across a variety of industries.

A Texas Native, Isabel relocated to Ventura in the summer of 2016 with her son and fiancé after he took a position with the Ventura City Fire Department. Although Texas will always be home, California has claimed a special place in Isabel's heart.

When Isabel is not at work, she loves to spend time with her family, their dog, and their two guinea pigs. Her personal hobbies include baking, dancing, fitness, shopping, and hiding her Amazon packages from her fiancé! She also loves to watch football, as any good Texan would, as well as baseball and basketball. A total foodie, Isabel is always trying out new restaurants in the Ventura County and LA areas. Be sure to offer some suggestions if you stop by the office and see her!

Brenda joined our Express team in September 2016. She is the type of person who is always looking for opportunities to grow and loves to learn new things, even if it isn't directly related to her job. She has more than 10 years of experience in the administrative field in which she has acquired various skills and knowledge in customer service, personnel interaction, recruiting, and medical billing/collections.

Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico, Brenda relocated to California at a young age. Family is extremely important to her, so when she's not hard at work in the office, she's spending quality time with them. Brenda also enjoys traveling to new places and dreams of getting to visit as many breathtaking natural wonders as she can.

Nancy has been a member of our Express team since August 2006. She is a very stable individual who prides herself on her sense of loyalty and her ability to provide an exceptional staffing experience. Helping others is a passion of hers which makes her that much better at her job. Nancy found her niche in staffing many years ago and moved to Ventura County to further her career.

When she's not offering her staffing expertise, she can be found bicycle riding or hiking with her dogs that she refers to as her two furry children.

Express Ventura County welcomed Rene to our Sales team in November 2020. From day one, we could tell that Rene possesses a strong work ethic, an optimistic outlook, and is a fiercely loyal individual. Along with these traits, Rene also has extensive Sales and Marketing experiencing, making him the perfect fit for our Business Development Manager position. 

"The most rewarding part of working for Express would have to be the company culture. The company provides a highly collaborative work environment that allows you to work with every team member. Everyone is extremely helpful and is always willing to give a hand."

Rene was born in Los Angeles, spent his childhood in the Antelope Valley, and moved to Ventura County once he turned 18. When Rene's not at work, he loves to spend time with his family and practice playing instruments when time permits. Rene has been married for over 11 years now and is the father of two beautiful children, a boy and a girl. 

Rene is a Top 50 Sales Rep. for the year of 2022.

Nancy started working at our Express office in January 2008. Prior to joining our team, Nancy had dedicated 15 years to providing excellent customer service and sales training to others, as well as serving as a supervisor. She is a dedicated, efficient, and compassionate person who is bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish) and always acts with a sense of urgency when finding the right job for the Associates we represent. Our Associates mean so much to Nancy. She finds that getting to help others obtain paychecks to support their families' is one of her favorites perks of working here. Nancy has also earned our office's Employee of the Year, Best Customer Service, and Highest Producer Awards.

Outside of Express, Nancy is a wife and a dedicated mother to two beautiful children. She enjoys spending her time off traveling, hiking, swimming, wine tasting, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends.

Rosa Rivera is our Commercial Team Lead/Sr. Staffing Consultant who started working with us in February of 2012. She was born and raised in the local area. Rosa is a dedicated employee who loves the feeling she gets when she helps people find work. Rosa is a true asset to our team and we are proud to have her with us!

When Rosa is not working, she enjoys playing soccer and spending time with family.

We welcomed Jeanessa to our Thousand Oaks team in February 2020 and then to our Oxnard team in September 2022 as an Employment Specialist. As a person, she is best described by those who know her as a funny, outgoing person who loves a new challenge. As an employee, she tries to do more than, expected and communicate effectively. She always has a smile on her face, a positive attitude, and makes everyone feel comfortable.

Jeanessa was born and raised in Oxnard, where she still resides. Before she started working at our office, she worked as a Project Manager. When she's not hard at work connecting job seekers with our local clients, Jeanessa enjoys being a full-time mom to a feisty three-year-old who is involved in activities like softball and gymnastics. Jeanessa also enjoys playing softball and watching dodger games during baseball season.

Gladis joined our Express team in March of 2014. She is an outgoing, helpful, and energetic individual who always aims to be the best at everything she does. One of her favorite things about working in our office is that she gets to help others. Before she joined our Oxnard Express team, Gladis was a stay at home mom.

Gladis was born and raised in Oxnard and loves to spend time with her family.

Rosario joined the Express Employment Professionals family in August 2021. Rosario is a caring, creative, fun, and outgoing individual. Since joining our team, she has proven that she is also hardworking, determined, and dedicated. Before Express, Rosario worked as an Assistant Manager for a company she was with for ten years.

Born and raised in Jalisco, Mexico, Rosario has always been moving due to her father's employment. In her off-time, Rosario is very passionate about outdoor activities, including snowboarding in the mountains and swimming in the ocean. She also loves to spend time with her lemon beagle, Lena.

Kathy was hired on as our Safety Risk Specialist on November 26th, 2017 and has found that meeting clients and working with them on their safety practices, as well as working with our associates to help them get back to work are two of her favorite things about her job. She is described by coworkers as passionate, honest, dedicated , and a "people person" by nature. Kathy takes her job very seriously and always does whatever it takes to get the job done the right way.

Kathy has over 25 years of Human Resource experience. Her staffing Industry experience has been established over 13 years with 6 of those years working with a PEO and gaining more safety/risk experience while managing a staffing company. Her 12 years of experience working in worker's compensation and safety has made Kathy a valued addition to our staffing team!

A native to the Ventura County area, Kathy moved to Los Angeles to attend Mount St. Mary's University and earn a BA in Business Analysis and a minor in English, and she remained living there for over 8 years. She also lived in Pittsburgh, PA for a short time before moving back to Ventura County and living in Moorpark for the past 23 years.

Kathy has been working on her SHRM certification, having previously been a member, and volunteers at her local church. When she's not working in the office, or generously volunteering her time to our community, Kathy can be found spending time with any of her 10 godchildren or cooking foods from her Mom's family recipes.

One of the things that attracted Jeorgina to Express Employment Professionals is how we take care of our employees but still find time to have a fun and respectful work environment. 

Some accomplishments Jeorgina is most proud of are starting as a cashier at her previous job and becoming a supervisor in just a couple of months, buying a house, and acquiring her GED. 

In her spare time, Jeorgina loves traveling, hiking, and ziplining! 

Jessel loves working at Express because of the atmosphere, company culture, and, most notably, the opportunity to help our clients and associates. Some of her most significant accomplishments are owning a barbershop at 24 and becoming a homeowner at 27. In high school, Jessel's Make-a-Wish was granted to her. 

In her free time, Jessel enjoys taking her two kids to practice sports activities such as softball, baseball, football, and boxing. She also enjoys going on hikes and adventures. 

Elizabeth's favorite thing about working for Express Employment Professionals is working with such a wide variety of excellent people. She also enjoys making a difference in people's lives throughout the community. 

Elizabeth is the 2023 Ambassador Chair for the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce. In 2020, she was nominated as Ambassador of the Year, and in 2022 was the Ambassador of the Quarter. Elizabeth was also rewarded the Community Service Award by the Simi Valley Community Council. 

 

When she's not at the office, Elizabeth enjoys hanging out with friends, teaching Sunday School, and spending time with her family. She also enjoys participating in community service-related activities and is excited to participate in our next upcoming Brand It Blue Initiative. 

Some Fun Facts About Elizabeth

• She is a twin and was 2 pounds and 9 ounces at birth. 
• She auditioned before Debbie Allen for the Acadamy Awards when she was little, and her dance teacher was Patsy Swayze.
• Elizabeth is a triple threat and can sing, dance, and act! 

"It means a lot to me that I get to be a part of a team that helps people by finding them jobs when they need them."

Express Ventura County welcomed Vivian to the team on June 21st, 2021. Vivian is in charge of guiding our job seekers and associates through the interview process, over the phone or in person. As an employee, Vivian is outgoing, always happy, an incredible problem-solver, and exceptionally optimistic. Before joining the Express family, Vivian worked at a pharmacy, as a coach, at a grocery store, and for a popular fast-food restaurant.

Vivian was born and raised in Oxnard, California. When she's not conducting interviews, you can find her taking walks on the beach, going on hikes, and having a good time with her friends and family.

"The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." - Dolly Parton

Tiara began her journey with Express in April 2023. Prior to joining the team, she has worked in HR, hosted her own radio show, and has been a business owner. She is very organized, dedicated, and always willing to help. Her favorite part about working with Express is being able to work with so many great and different individuals, as well as learning from everyone.

Tiara grew up in Granada Hills, but her grandmother has been a resident of Simi Valley for over 20 years. Outside of work, she loves doing any activity with her daughter and always tries to include their puppy. They like going out to eat and to the movies, hiking, camping, and going to the beach. Her daughter is starting middle school this year, while their white Shiba Inu just turned two.

Something Unique

Rode horses in rodeos and won saddles, bridles, and belt buckles!

 

Dominic joined the Express team in May 2023. He has been a recruiter for the past 10 years in the direct hire/professional space. His expertise lies in audio visual, fire life safety, IT, acoustics, and engineering. He's worked with Fortune 500 companies and successfully placed more than 150 direct hire placements in his career. Dominic is laid back, funny, and outgoing. As an employee, he is a team player and collaborates well with others.

He was born and raised in Camarillo, CA, but moved a couple times when he was younger and lived in New York and Las Vegas for a short time. Outside of work, Dominic enjoys working out, hiking, riding bikes, and spending time with his family and friends. He loves doing activities and playing sports with his children, who are the light of his life.

Fun Fact

Has been a volunteer coach and member of AYSO youth soccer and YMCA youth basketball.

From matching job seekers to the right jobs to ensuring the needs of our clients are met, every member of our Express team is committed to helping people find great jobs and helping clients find great people. View some of the internal job openings Express has currently has available and if you think you have what it takes to join our team, apply today!

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