Adobe Creative Suite
Jennifer Brunson
Arcadia,CA
Summary
Organized and adaptable Project Manager with 10+ years’ experience executing DEI programs and culture change action plans. Expert in establishing collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to achieve business goals and leveraging communication and social media to reach wide audiences. Committed to creating consciously inclusive environments, building cultural competence, and promoting diversity of thought and fairness in the workplace. Skilled in strategic implementation, ERG support, and program evaluation. Possess excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills, critical and analytical thinking, and superior judgment, diplomacy, and tact. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Southern California Edison
06.2017 - 07.2024
- Lead the DEI Team for the Safety, Security, and Business Resiliency (SS&BR) organization to develop and executed the DEI action plan, supporting 200+ employees across the organization as well as significant external community impact
- Partnered with key stakeholder organizations and Human Resources (HR) to launch the first mentorship program in the SS&BR organization
- Enacted strategic plans and initiatives as the Director of the Social Media ERG Workstream while demonstrating superior judgment and tact to foster inclusivity and openness among staff
- Launched a real-time program analysis observation dashboard using Microsoft Power BI to initiate change management efforts for 1,500+ employees, contractors, and stakeholders
- Collaborated with HR to develop 3 change requirement training courses for 1,000+ users while communicating clearly and effectively to achieve organizational safety goals
- Supported strategic execution of projects by assessing and analyzing resources and budget requirements, reducing wasted programmatic opportunities by 25%.
Senior Communications Specialist
Southern California Edison
05.2012 - 06.2017
- Championed change management initiatives as the Safety Culture Leadership Team lead, eliminating serious injuries and fatalities across 3,000+ personnel
- Executed National Safety Month communication campaign through collaboration with key stakeholders, resulting in a 70% reduction in injuries over a 3-year period
- Analyzed technical educational material and presented in easy-to-understand formats for different types of audiences by appreciating diverse staff needs, augmenting team engagement by 35%
- Identified safety trends and corresponding corrective actions through an automated system to promote workplace best practices
- Upheld integrity, confidentiality, and organizational values by adhering to company protocol for internal and external communication, maintaining a positive and influential brand image.
Education
Master’s in Business Administration, Technology Management -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems - undefined
California State University
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Advanced organization and time management
- Keen attention to detail
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Confident problem-solving skills
- Collaborative
- Adaptable and flexible
- Superior judgment and tact
- Cultural competence
- Solid project management skills
Certification
- Diversity and Inclusion Certificate
- Diversity and Inclusion Certificate: Building a Diverse Workplace
- Prosci Change Management Practitioner
Software
Microsoft Project
Timeline
Project Manager
Southern California Edison
06.2017 - 07.2024
Senior Communications Specialist
Southern California Edison
05.2012 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems - undefined
California State University
Master’s in Business Administration, Technology Management -
University of Phoenix