Jessica Whorton
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Dedicated professional eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Adept at utilizing data analysis to provide insights into HR initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Business Development
Double Helix Design
Vancouver , WA
01.2020 - Current
- Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
- Negotiated, prepared, and signed contracts with clients.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
Human Resources Generalist
Gatorade
Tolleson, AZ
01.2011 - 06.2012
- Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to human resources activity.
- Updated key human resource metrics on turnover and terminations using reporting tools on HRMS database.
- Executed redesign of organizational structures to enhance team and leadership effectiveness through operational analysis, needs assessments and training.
Human Resources Generalist
Telecare Corporation
Lakewood , WA
12.2009 - 12.2010
- Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to human resources activity.
- Updated key human resource metrics on turnover and terminations using reporting tools on HRMS database.
- Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration In Human Resources
Pacific Lutheran University, School of Business
Tacoma, WA 08.2006 - 01.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Health Services Management
Chemeketa Community College, Health Services Mngt
Salem, OR 09.1997 - 06.2000
Skills
- Employee Relations
- HRIS Applications
- File and Records Management
- Customer Relations
- Project Planning
- Event Planning
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation Preparation
- Training and Development
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Benefits Package Preparation
Key Accomplishments
- Completed Corporate I-9 Audit, with over 470 employees. Saved organization $10,000/day in fines.
- Transportation Coordinator for Gatorade’s Commuter Incentive Program
- Creation and Implementation of Process Library for Essential Human Resources Functions within Gatorade’s Corporate Policies
- Analysis and Compilation of HR Metrics Reports for month-end and year-end employment operations
- Development of the Employee Skills Matrix and Certification Database
- Co-Chaired the 2009 United Way Fundraising Campaign and managed the event planning for the annual employee Christmas Gala for over 430 employees.
- Excellent Customer Service and Organizational skills.
- Breast Cancer Survivor
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
Timeline
Director of Business Development
Double Helix Design
01.2020 - Current
Human Resources Generalist
Gatorade
01.2011 - 06.2012
Human Resources Generalist
Telecare Corporation
12.2009 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration In Human Resources
Pacific Lutheran University, School of Business
08.2006 - 01.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Health Services Management
Chemeketa Community College, Health Services Mngt
09.1997 - 06.2000
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