Jen Gergen Email & Phone Number

Here to support you on your Nonviolent Communication (NVC) learning adventure! I started my NVC journey in 2008 training at workshops with Marshall Rosenberg, and have been dedicated to the practice, facilitation, and ongoing education of NVC since. Forever grateful to my beloved community at Check Your Privilege (CYP) where I primarily guide NVC practice in my day-to-day, I am particularly interested in how NVC can better serve me and fellow co-conspirators on our liberation journeys bringing authentic collaboration, connection and empathy to the anti-oppression movement. It is a great honor and gift to me to be able to share this passion with you all.With NVC, may we all continue to learn how to make observations versus judgments, discern what we are feeling and needing from our beliefs and strategies, so that we can transform our demands into requests that can be met.Book a 1:1 or Group Session with me to start your NVC-learning adventure: jengergen.com

Check Your Privilege (CYP) is a Black-woman-led organization and global movement supporting individuals on their journey of becoming actively anti-racist and anti-oppression. Through our online community the Co-Conspirators Lounge, guided workshops, and virtual & in-person events, we deepen the awareness of how unconscious bias and the interlocking systems of domination and oppression affect the mental health of people - especially those from the global majority - and use that awareness towards healing and building a reparative future.Key responsibilities include (but not limited to):-Directing all conference logistics for annual CYP Con (hybrid) - 2021, 2022, 2023-Producing monthly Forward Momentum Practice Sessions (virtual)-Overseeing member community, The Co-Conspirators Lounge while launching new member experience (Jan 2023) to increase enrollment and engagement-Building new community platform and managing membership migration from Mighty Networks to Kajabi (May 2024)-Managing CYP and Founder calendars to protect schedule/appointment integrity-Coordinating author meet-and-greets, book signings, book clubs (virtual & in-person)-Instructing Monthly NVC Basics Practice and Weekly Applied NVC Practice to foster empathy and efficacy in member outreach/community actions-Supporting large-group meeting development and session guidance with B2B-focused CYP Teams as Nonviolent Communication Practice Guidehttps://www.instagram.com/ckyourprivilege/https://www.coconspiratorslounge.co

Minnesota Renaissance Festival (Aug - Oct)Arizona Renaissance Festival (Feb - Apr)I also provide 1:1 instruction and host teaching workshops throughout the year.

Inclusivv is an engagement platform that empowers businesses, communities, and individuals to create positive social change through small-group structured conversation. www.inclusivv.co- Audited CRM to remove irrelevant data, update incomplete/inaccurate information, reexamine objects & assets, and revise pipeline parameters improving efficiency - Audited software tech stack to remove redundancies and under-utilized subscriptions- Created templates for executives reducing follow-up time on sales meetings- Oversaw proposal creation & sales-contract review ensuring rapid procurement*maintained all HR responsibilities

- Acquired and streamlined HR duties, implementing processes for: recruiting & hiring, onboarding, payroll submission, 401(k) & HSA reporting, medical/dental/vision benefits management, work-comp insurance audit - Audited software tech stack to remove redundancies and under-utilized subscriptions- Managed data migration on all accounts (as a result of company name change)- Supported top decision makers, forging productive relationships with principal leaders, serving as a key advocate for personnel- Conducted management meetings to cultivate culture based on trust, collaboration, and group problem-solving- Hosted and participated in internal conversations on: Psychological Safety, Unconscious Bias, Mental Health, Voting Rights, Black Heritage, Equity for Women, Celebrating Pride, Culture & Community, Reflect & Refresh, Innovation Council

The AA-ISP is an international association dedicated exclusively to advancing the profession of Inside Sales. Their mission is to help inside sales representatives and leaders to leverage information and resources through published content, local community chapters, national conferences, career development, and an Inside Sales Accreditation program. www.aa-isp.org- Simplified customer success functions and nurtured all sponsorship and underwriter accounts (50%+ of revenue) resulting in sustained partnerships year-after-year - Installed sales activity best practices (from proposal creation to invoicing) resulting in shorter sales cycles- Created internal auditing procedures to guarantee accuracy in operational and financial reporting- Corrected and maintained multi-state business registrations and unemployment insurance tax classifications- Sustained bookkeeping responsibilities with meticulous account reconciliation- Prepared, produced, and hosted bi-weekly webinars ensuring a smooth virtual event every time

Emceed* AA-ISP-hosted conferences with flare and (a version of) precision."You will be too much for some people...those are not your people."*Emceed, organized, and supported all conference logistics for annual events (in-person; virtual during COVID): one national (1,000 leaders), three regional & one international (150-representatives), one exclusive (60 top executives)

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

A year's adventure of Independent Sales through Silpada Designs sterling silver jewelry to fulfill a need for fun, courage, and style!

Plymouth Mn

Noble Conservations Solutions is a premier turn-key energy-efficiency solution provider.Responsible for the financial affairs of the company by managing accounting departments, directing payroll administration and human resources, forecasting and budgeting with chief executive officers, office administration, and tax reporting.-implemented signed contract reporting procedure within Quickbooks to ensure accurate receivables resulting in greater eligible collateral for borrowing base certificate.Note: Operations Manager & Controller March 2010 – August 2012 (2 years 6 months)Bookkeeper February 2009 – March 2010 (1 year 2 months)

Downtown Minneapolis

FVB Energy Inc. is a leading, international consultant specializing solely in district energy. Contracted bookkeeper through Robert Half International ~ AccountempsControlled accounting package by directing accounts payable and receivable, conducted payroll administration and human resources, maintained office systems, offered administrative support to President.-Created internal auditing procedure to ensure accurate reporting for company's unique "work in progress" system.-Twice returned as a Consultant/Trainer.

Shakopee, Mn

Didgeridoo Player, Percussionist, VocalistPerformed with:The Laughing HeartsLaughing Hearts Pub BandMy Lady's CutlassMolly HaresAdditional MRF experience:stick juggling instructor with Crystal Stix approx. 1991-2002

Minneapolis, Minnesota

"BOOYA!: A company with a purpose to improve the health and well being of humanity by bringing joy back to this world.Why a joy movement: The passion behind the joy movement is driven by the health crisis our world faces each day. Around the globe, the health of adults continues to decrease, human energy is becoming increasingly scarce, and the future health of our children remains threatened. People are tired, sick, and desperate for well being—joy! The purpose of the movement is to improve the health and well being of humanity from the inside out! Reigniting the energy our world so desperately needs by giving people freedom to express joy!"Provided operations management, community event planning, and social media. Position moved to volunteer basis in November 2012.

Plymouth, Minnesota

Responsible for the financial affairs and operations of the company by managing accounting departments, directing payroll administration and human resources, forecasting and budgeting with chief executive officers, office administration, tax reporting, logistical assistance to project managers, purchase ordering and receiving shipments.-Implemented payroll processing procedures with enhanced submittal methods, improved reporting, and vendor changes.-Strengthened internal auditing by introducing verification reports.

Contracted to manage accounting package (accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, account reconciliations, payroll, and tax reporting).

50Th & Penn, Minneapolis Mn

Handled all bookkeeping duties including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, account reconciliations, payroll, and tax reporting. Managed all office administration including reservations (Open Table software), phones, BOH/FOH assistance, and menu distribution.

Lake St, Apple Valley, 50Th & Xerxes, Linden Hills, 34Th & Hennepin

Note: ...Welcomed back temporary part-time Fall 2012 - Winter 2013...Assistant Manager position from 2006-2007 at Linden Hills and 50th & Xerxes locations only...Roaster position from 2004-2007 at Linden Hills and 50th & Xerxes locations only