Jocelyn Kessler
Nashville,TN
Summary
Multi-talented business leader bringing over fifteen years of experience as a successful Performance Coach. Strategic problem solver and change manager. Visionary executive implements plans that meet current and future needs. Key expertise in the Executive Performance Coach industry.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President
Being-Animal Coaching LLC
Los Angeles
01.2006 - Current
- Maintaining confidential private and secure client information and performance.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement plans for clients.
- Facilitated workshops to increase organizational productivity.
- Creating a safe supportive environment for clients to open up safely to explore their feelings.
- Coached employees on effective communication skills and conflict resolution strategies.
- Conducted individual coaching sessions with clients to improve job performance.
- Provided feedback and guidance to help clients develop their professional skillset.
- Created customized training programs to meet the specific needs of each client.
- Monitored progress towards goals, tracked results, and reported findings.
- Analyzed data related to customer satisfaction levels and provided recommendations for improvement.
- Developed innovative strategies for increasing motivation amongst employees.
- Identified potential challenges that may arise during the execution of projects.
Writer Production Assistant
HBO
Los Angeles, CA
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Edited manuscripts, press releases, and other documents to ensure accuracy and clarity.
- Proofread copy to check grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and organization of material.
- Generated ideas for new stories or topics to write about.
- Reviewed existing content to identify opportunities for improvement or updates.
- Compiled research data into organized reports summarizing findings.
- Assisted in the development of storyboards used in video production scripts.
- Analyzed target audience needs when creating content that meets their expectations.
Junior Account Executive, Wholesale Accessories
Donna Karan NY
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Assisted senior executives in preparation of presentations for meetings with prospective clients.
- Conducted market research to identify customer needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with internal teams including sales, operations, finance, and design to ensure successful product launches.
- Assisted in budget management activities such as tracking expenses and preparing financial reports.
- Coordinated with external vendors for various projects related to advertising campaigns or promotions.
Education
BA Communications -
Emerson College
Design Marketing -
Parsons School of Design
Skills
- Published Author
- Public Speaking Skills
- Effective Communication
- Leadership Development
- Motivational Techniques
- Time Management
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Behavioral Brain Health Certified
- Intuitive Performance Coach
- Behaviorist Animals Humans
- Performance Assessment
- Negotiation
- Strength coaching
- Media Relations
- Building Relationships
- Originality
- Personalized coaching
- Behavior Modification
- Professionalism
- Program Development
- Active Listening
Consulting Experience
- Health and Wellness, Corporations, individuals, and independent business owners, Animal-human communications and behavior
- Entertainment, Corporations, individuals, and independent business owners, Animal-human communications and behavior
Media Appearances
- What's Your Pet Thinking?, Huffington Post, 06/20/2013
- Talking Animals, NPR radio talk show, Duncan Strauss, 2014
Publications
The Secret Language of Dogs, Hampton Roads Publishing Company, Inc., 2013
Certification
- Certified Brain Health Human-Animal
- Published Author (The Secret Language of Dogs, Red Wheel Weiser Publishing)
- Public Speaker
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
President
Being-Animal Coaching LLC
01.2006 - Current
Writer Production Assistant
HBO
01.2005 - 01.2007
Junior Account Executive, Wholesale Accessories
Donna Karan NY
01.2004 - 01.2006
BA Communications -
Emerson College
Design Marketing -
Parsons School of Design