Jennifer Meier Email & Phone Number

Remote

Senior Manager in Solutions, Design and Delivery for the JFF Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility in Registered Apprenticeship Center of Excellence -Fostering and managing external partner relationships-Industry and Employer Association relationship manager-Coordination lead for DEIA Innovation Hub for Registered Apprenticeship external large events and annual virtual and in-person summits-Develop project deliverables-Employer outreach and engagement, development and management of Communities of Practice (Employer Associations)-Sharing DEIA Registered Apprenticeship best practices through Technical Assistance with focus on CTE, Youth, and Rural Registered Apprenticeship- Lead the Federal Reporting workstream for DOL coopertive agreement- Thought leadership; build strategies to project workstreams and share solutions to overcome project challenges and paths forward

Des Moines, Iowa Area

FOCUS: Work-Based Learning, Pre-Apprenticeships, Registered Apprenticeships, Internships, New and existing employer and community partnershipsWorks closely with employer partners and iJAG classrooms to develop work-based learning opportunities that engage and uncover iJAG students’ passions for future careers with a focus on IT, Adv Mfg, Skilled Trades and Healthcare Collect and report strategy metrics to share progress Volunteer and mentor coordinator for classroom and event activitiesAssist in management of iJAG social media; share and create content Advocate for iJAG students and enhance organizational visibility by participating in regional public relations activities, coordinating meetings, speaking to various community groups, and talking tolegislators and industry leaders Educating a variety of constituencies and interested parties about the program by developing ongoing relationships and making formal presentations Developing community and private sector partnerships, increasing partnerships by 20-25% each yearProfessionally represent iJAG in Sector Partnerships, Technology Association committees (Education & Workforce and Diversity & Inclusion), workforce and talent recruitment groups across the state, and as a conference presenter at statewide eventsReceived JAG National HIGH PERFORMER award 2020 Iowa Ideas Conference presenter 2019 & 2020

Des Moines, Iowa

• Program manager for the Iowa Student Internships programs: Targeted Industries (Small to mid-size IA companies in the Bioscience, Information Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing industries) & STEM Internship Program (Focusing on STEM major internships in the state of Iowa)• Implemented an online grant application submission process, utilizing Simplicity- Career Management System• Application review and management• Budget Management ($750K and $1M grants)• Employer relations, marketing and communications• Partnering with Career Services offices at Iowa community colleges, private colleges, and regent universities to promote the Internship Program across the state• Program marketing• Networking with recruiters, HR professionals and high level executives• Generate/write annual reports and analyze data• Create and deliver presentations• National Governor's Association Policy Academy: Talent Pipeline Grant Project Coordinator (Communications Team, Portal Development Team Co-Lead, Work-Based Learning Team)• Future Ready Iowa Website Development team and work-based learning content specialist• Fast Track Future Ready Careers conference planning team, marketing and session lead• Coordinate event logistics and marketing outreach for the Governor's Future Ready Iowa statewide roundtables (Panelist communications, event logistics, collaborating with the Governor's staff, state leaders and economic developers to create events across the state)• Future Ready Iowa Summit planning team, managing all event related contracts and speaker/panelist communications• Assistant to the Iowa Innovation Council Liaison: Coordination of meeting logistics and participate in workgroup meetings• Career and College Readiness IEDA representative for the Department of Education and CTE Taskforce

Ames, Ia

Career Advising• Served as career advisor for the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Undergraduate students, facilitating one-on-one sessions related to job and internship seeking, career planning, and other career-related topics• Coordinated mock interviews, organize and conduct hour-long interview coaching sessionsCyHire System Manager•Approved Employer Registrations and communicate with employer contacts, review and approve Job and Internship Postings, create reports, re-activate Alumni accounts, and first point of contact for On Campus Recruiting sessions for the college of LAS•Scheduled and manage on campus recruiting visit days for the college of LAS•Featured Job and Internship of the Month postings•Featured employer emails when requested•Created and managed People to People Career Fair registrations, send save the dates, invitations, employer instructions, billing/invoicingEmployer Relations•Recruited employers for Career Fairs•Point of contact for employer questions in regards to Career Fairs (People to People),on campus and online recruitingInternship Coordinator•Developed and distributed Internship surveys •Point of contact for LAS Internship courses, documentation, and manage intern files, work with International Students and Scholars for CPT'sCalling Project Supervisor•Supervised a team of students calling recent graduates to collect information: current career placement (company, location, salary figures if they are willing to share) or still seeking employment•Approximately 650-700 students contacted twice a yearEvent Logistics•Workshop and Career Fair logistics•Catering, room set-ups, signage, parking•Marketing through student emailCommunications•Scheduled appointments, answered student and employer questions and requests through email and by phoneCompleted NACE Career Coaching Intensive Workshop (CCI) May 2014

Ames, Iowa

• Communicated and met with student organizations, university faculty and staff, and external clients to develop event logistics in the Iowa State Memorial Union, hosting over 8500 events per year• Organized and managed event logistics for career and vendor fairs, interviews, admissions, workshops, meetings, the ISU President’s Office, receptions, lectures, political candidate rallies, weddings, conferences, multicultural and other large scale events • Actively participated as a member of the Memorial Union Marketing Committee and search and screen committees for new hires at the Memorial Union• Hired, trained, supervised and evaluated five student assistants and two fulltime event coordinators• Distributed event information to a team of staff members in the most efficient and direct way• Formulated independent decisions and maintained a high level of confidentiality• Managed daily operations of the Event Management Office in the Memorial Union including: customer service, invoicing, daily reports, Event Authorization questions, and resolved problems in the building

Colorado Springs, Co

• Developed and maintained a detailed yearly budget ($45,000) for over 80 events per year, managed accounts and kept an accurate record of monies spent• Created, executed and evaluated developmental program planning and events for a diverse population including adult, first generation, military, low income and traditional students based on Student Development Theories• Produced and maintained marketing tools for each event through posters, social networking sites including Facebook and Twitter, and community networking• Content Manager for the Campus Life website using Concrete 5 • Maintained positive relationships and communicated effectively with vendors• Submited detailed set-up requests to facilities crew• Created catering menus and venue layout designs for each event• Recruited volunteers and maintained volunteer relationships • Supervised one to five Campus Life student employee staff on a daily basis• Instructed Campus Activity Board volunteers in set-up, event implementation and teardown• Insured compliance with all College, State, Federal and Local regulations and risk management policies and guidelines• Administratively supported the Director of Campus Life in all aspects of Campus Life management including the daily management of the Campus Life Information Desk, club and organization event planning and organizational development, Club Council advisor training, budget hearings, graduation, conference and travel coordination for Campus Life • Secretary for the Sustainability Coalition, grant writing experience• Member of Associated College Unions International• Member of Colorado Springs Rising Professionals• Colorado Community College Student Life Development Council Secretary

Fountain, Co

•Created lesson plans and performed demonstrations for a classroom of 30+ students •Developed curriculum for Ceramics 1 and Advanced Ceramics •Incorporated service learning activities and ensured safety protocols were followed •Organized fundraising events, community service projects and group outings •Art Club Advisor •Created chapter of the National Art Honor Society for FFCHS •Advisor for the Empty Bowls event in El Paso County School District 8

Iowa City, Ia

•Created displays to merchandise product, as well as designed displays for mall windows •Developed monthly budget for materials •Unpacked and prepared merchandise •Reconciled receiving documents •Trained new employees

Iowa City, Iowa Area

•Created lesson plans and performed demonstrations •Prepared materials and curriculum for students •Maintained budget and ordered supplies •Conducted parent teacher conferences •Coach for Junior High and High School volleyball and track and field

Iowa City, Ia

•Answered questions from residents, students, prospective students and parents •Sorted and stuffed mail •Organized and ran freshman orientation in residence halls •Lead tours for new students and prospective students and parents for groups up to 150+ •Point of contact for summer camp counselors and students residing in dorms •Filing and data entry •Customer service: key check out, phone answering, responded to after-hour emergencies