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Management Department Advisory Board at the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University.

Jessica specializes in HR Transformation in Higher Education and Government, leading efforts to transform HR organizations holistically, considering the interdependence of people, process, and technology in providing services and solutions as a high performing organization. With 12 years of experience in the Education and Government space, she brings a unique understanding of the complexities of these environments coupled with proven success in implementations of business process excellence and HR service delivery across university operations and academic organizations. Jessica is a Workday certified consultant and holds a Product Lead designation from Workday in Education and Government.Sample Client and Role Details:- Large Public Sector (R1) University: HR Transformation Adviser; Workday Solution Architect/Cross Functional Lead- Large Private University and Hospital System: HR Transformation and Business Process Expert; Workday Solution Architect and HR Lead- Large Global Private (R1) University: Workday HCM Lead / Process Design Architect; HR Shared Services Service Delivery Adviser- Large Public Research (R1) University: HR Adviser & Workforce Strategy Architect- Major Philanthropic Foundation: HR Transformation ConsultantSkills Based Volunteering - Pro BonoLed two pro-bono project engagements for a local Detroit-based environmentally focused non-profit. Defined operational models to support their organization during a period of significant growth and changing priorities. Completed assessment of internal culture, project and strategic planning processes, metrics, and communications.

HR Manager for a division of University Housing and Food Services for 20 operations, working under a $1.2 million budget. Responsible for 12 direct reports and 40 student managers with a complete staff of 300 employees. Experience included interviewing, scheduling and employee performance management. Redesigned and implemented streamlined hiring and orientation program for the division. Innovated customer incentive programs and employee programs. Oversaw MDA fundraising program that raised a record of $6,200 for the charity.Promoted as highest student manager in department history