Jennifer L. Fisher's Resume

Jennifer L. Fisher

Fort Wayne, IN United States
http://jenniferfisher.emurse.com/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Creative and enthusiastic professional with highly adaptable skills. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with a contagious "can do" attitude. Engaging speaker with the ability to use multiple media and social networking formats to delivery training and messages.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Graduate Retention Program, Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce, Graduate Retention Program Manager, Fort Wayne, IN (October 2010 - present) Manage staff of four while providing program oversight for internship creation and interaction with area employers. Present training to supervisors, students, career professionals, and others -
Sugar Shot (Present)/Good Night Gracie (former), Business Manager, Fort Wayne, IN (2001 - Present) Provide business activities such as booking, contract management, marketing, public relations, financial management, and promotions. -
Manchester College, Assistant Director for Internships, North Manchester, IN (March 2007 - October 2010) 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. -
B.E.G. Management, Retail Manager, Fort Wayne, IN (September 2004 - April 2006) 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. -
Pro Resources, Human Resources Coordinator, Fort Wayne, IN (February 2004 - October 2004) 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. -
Dana Corporation, Human Resources Specialist, Columbia City, IN (March 1998 - March 2001) 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:

Master of Business Administration, Organizational Development, University of Saint Francis (August 2006 - December 2009)
3.72 Grade Point Average

Bachelor of Social Work, Social Work, Kentucky Christian University (August 1995 - May 1997)

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS:

Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana, 2008 - present

Career Professionals of Indiana, 2007 - present
* 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, 2011

Board of Directors, Career Development Professionals of Indiana
* Webmaster (2009-present)

AWARDS AND HONORS:

New Professional Award, CDPI, Spring 2011

CERTIFICATIONS:

MBTI Qualified, 2010