Sep 2007 – Present · 18 yrs 8 mos · Austin, Texas Area · Hybrid

• Workology is a twice recognized by Forbes human resources, workplace and recruiting resource training and learning destination established in 2005. Workology provides training and resources for recruitersw, HR professionals, and people managers in the areas of professional development, recertification and certification prep for SHRM and HRCI exams including aPHR, PHR, SPHR, GPHR, aPHRi, PHRi, SPHRi, SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams.
• Some of our latest courses and training include:
• Ace the HR Exam - HR Certification Prep for HRCI and SHRM
• Using AI for HR and Recruiting - Generative AI course for human resources and recruitment
• Effective Investigations - How to conduct an internal work investigations
• Essential Employment Law for People Managers and HR
• Practical Performance Management for People Managers and HR
• Lead Smart - Professionally designed workshops in a box for managers and employee development
• UpSkill HR - online membership for HR learning pre-approved for HRCI and SHRM recertification credits and PDCs

Jun 2007 – Oct 2009 · 2 yrs 4 mos

• Responsible for Recruitment and Human Resource strategy for OfficeMax within Contract Sales. Responsible for creative recruitment strategies specializing in social media and relationship based recruitment.

Feb 2007 – Jun 2007 · 4 mos

• Short term assignment as HR Regional Manager providing support with union negotiation, sexual harassment investigations, HR, employee relations and recruitment strategy in a multi-state grocery retail environment.

Jan 2007 – Present · 19 yrs 4 mos · Austin, Texas Area

• Xceptional HR Consulting provides corporate training and workshops as well as keynote speaking in the areas of workplace wellness including breath work meditation, and yoga, using AI in human resources, recruiting and operations, and leadership development. Jessica and her team offer in person as well as virtual training and facilitation.
• Current Workshop Trainings and Keynote Speaking Topics Include:
• The Shift: Using AI for HR, Recruiting and Operations
• How to Build Rapport and Trust with Your Team
• The Power of Breath: How to Meditate at Work
• Digitizing Talent: Creative Strategies for the Digital Recruiting Age
• Digital Diversity: Creative Diversity Strategies for Online Recruitment and Hiring
• How to Attract Talent on TikTok (and Other Social Channels) With Video
• Generative AI Prompt Writing for HR & Recruiting

Jan 2004 – Feb 2006 · 2 yrs 1 mo

• Human Resource Manager for Home Depot responsible for multiple locations in Kansas and Missouri. Responsible for managing HR team, scheduling, and recruitment strategies in addition to the serving as HR Consultant.
• Specialization in EEOC and multi-tier class action lawsuits and discovery investigation process.

May 2001 – Jul 2003 · 2 yrs 2 mos

• Served as Human Resource Manager for Target. Served as Regional HR Contact for HR issues and concerns from peers. Worked directly with managment teams and developed seasonal staffing plans during high peak seasons.