Jennifer L. Fisher's Resume

JENNIFER L. FISHER

Fort Wayne, IN - United States

http://jenniferfisher.emurse.com/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly creative and enthusiastic professional with strong experience in human resources, project and program creation, marketing, training and development, interviewing, and supervision. Excellent leadership, written and verbal communication, interpersonal, computer, presentation, and group facilitation skills.

Expert level presentation skills utilizing multiple media formats.

Excellent understanding of social media solutions for online branding with above average technology based skills.

Above average marketing skills with experience in design and branding.

Ability to develop and implement training programs and materials.

Strong interpersonal skills when interacting with different personalities and positions.

Ability to analyze and adapt to situations and people quickly.

Outstanding written communication skills when creating marketing materials, newsletters, blogs, press releases, and business letters.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Front Page, Publisher, Contribute, and database oriented software. Exposure to Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver. Ability to learn new programs quickly and effectively.

Program development and management experience with a creative, "entrepreneurial" spirit.

Creative problem solving skills with an enthusiastic and contagious "Can Do" attitude.

WORK EXPERIENCE
October 2010 - Present	Fort Wayne, IN
Graduate Retention Program Manager, Graduate Retention Program, Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce
Manage staff of 3 field representatives utilizing solid leadership and communication skills Work with businesses to develop internship opportunity for high school and college students Work with regional leaders to develop strategy for sustainable regional retention program Program development and oversight for high school initiative including the first annual Northeast Indiana TechFest Develop and deliver custom training to meet organizational needs in the subjects of interviewing skills, managing millennials, supervising a multi-generation staff, and professional skills training for students Write monthly articles for The Emphasis Magazine. Some articles were re-printed by other area magazines and publications Create marketing materials to promote program to multiple audiences -
2001 - Present	Fort Wayne, IN
Business Manager, Sugar Shot (Present)/Good Night Gracie (former)
Provide business activities such as booking, contract management, marketing, public relations, financial management, and promotions. -
March 2007 - October 2010	North Manchester, IN
Assistant Director for Internships, Manchester College
Create and conduct student workshops and training on topics including job search technologies, internships, resume writing, and workplace success. Develop expert level knowledge of generational issues in the work environment and deliver training programs to human resource groups, community members, and business leaders about effective management strategies. Counsel students on appropriate professional and career development skills. Maintain relationships with employers by blending strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively. Responsible for grant reporting and management for two separate grants. Plan events and parties as needed by the Career Services office. Manage service learning based program for students. Duties include marketing the program, maintaining contact with potential placement sites, conducting informational meetings and tracking individual student accounts for fundraising. -
September 2004 - April 2006	Fort Wayne, IN
Retail Manager, B.E.G. Management
Provided excellent customer service utilizing strong skills in relationship building, product education and sales, and verbal communication. Designed successful instrument instruction program managing 7 teachers with a total of 60 students weekly. Duties included creating brochures and marketing material for general public, maintaining student database and organizing schedules. Managed store inventory, daily store operations, reports, cash handling, bank deposits and marketing. Supervised one part time employee and seven contracted teachers. Created monthly company newsletter, as well as maintained customer email database. Managed and promoted monthly in store performances while working closely with artists and bands. -
February 2004 - October 2004	Fort Wayne, IN
Human Resources Coordinator, Pro Resources
Assisted companies with staffing needs while increasing the number of placements in most accounts by a minimum of 30%. Conducted training programs for new hires in five different companies. This included safety orientation, company specific information, and facility tours. Maintained records and database on employees as required by individual companies. -
March 1998 - March 2001	Columbia City, IN
Human Resources Specialist, Dana Corporation
Developed New Hire Orientation program utilizing trainers from individual departments reducing new employee turnover from approximately 60% to approximately 20%. Maintained accurate training records for 800 employees in compliance with QS9000 regulations. Responsible for all hourly hiring, as well as, involvement with salary hiring committees. Implemented new benefits program and became lead Benefits liaison in HR department for benefits inquiries. Created highly successful company newsletter which effectively communicated the company's values and objectives to employees. -

SKILLS
human resources, training development, group facilitation, creativity, technological proficiency, social media specialist, marketing and advertising, communication, computer, problem-solving, ability to write effectively, business management, project development and leadership, interviewing, and media design.

EDUCATION
University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN, August 2006 - December 2009
Master of Business Administration in Organizational Development, 3.72 Grade Point Average
Kentucky Christian University, Grayson, KY, August 1995 - May 1997
Bachelor of Social Work in Social Work

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana, 2008 - present Career Professionals of Indiana, 2009 - 2012 * Webmaster, Board Member 21st Century Talent Action Committee, 2010 - 2011

WEBSITE MANAGEMENT
www.sugarshotmusic.com www.cdpi.org

PUBLICATIONS
Monthly magazine articles in The Emphasis, Fort Wayne Monthly blog posts for www.generationalsoup.com

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Director of Grant Research and Program Development, Lendingahand.net Board of Directors, Fort Wayne Children's Choir * Marketing Committee Chair, 2012-present Board of Directors, Career Development Professionals of Indiana (2009-2012) * Webmaster (2009-2012)

AWARDS AND HONORS
40 Under 40 Award, Fort Wayne Monthly, 2012 New Professional Award, CDPI, Spring 2011

CERTIFICATIONS
MBTI Qualified, 2010