Jessica

Whorton

*** ** ***** *** #*** Vancouver, WA 98683

602-***-****

adx1l8@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/jessicawhorton

Skilled Human Resources Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the manufacturing and design industry, engaged with non-profit organizations, and overseeing business development within startup companies. Skilled in Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Kronos, behavioral interviewing, onboarding, and benefits administration. Passion for helping with poverty alleviation and vulnerable individuals find a better way out.

Experience

2020-PRESENT

Director of Business Development/Double Helix Design

Identifies and develops new business opportunities for new life-safety design firm. Expands the profile and reach of the company and its brand. Researches and identifies new markets. Identifies sponsorship opportunities, including nonprofit engagements with Relay for Life and Habitat for Humanity. Builds and maintains relationships with vendors. Selects prospective merchants and negotiates contracts. Helps to shape the company’s long-term goals and determines plans for how to meet those.

20019-2021

Client Intake Specialist/St. Francis House of the Puyallup Valley (Volunteer)

Processes paperwork for new clients efficiently and in accordance with protocols. Obtains pertinent information from new clients by asking them to complete surveys or interviews courteously and professionally. Answers and screens inquiry calls and emails from prospective clients. Collects data to help with the proper allocation of grant funds. Ensures that all intake forms are properly signed and filed. Communicates with other team members constructively in order to reduce conflict and enhance the resolution of issues. Acknowledges client or patient dignity and confidentiality. Shows the ability to calm frustrated clients quickly and make decisions based upon anticipated outcomes. Possesses the ability to adjust to constantly changing workloads.

2011 – 2012

Human Resource Generalist/Gatorade

Performed Human Resource Coordination/Generalist functions, on a contract basis, for largest producer of sports beverages in the world, Gatorade, at their Tolleson, Arizona plant. Primary responsibilities included collaboration with the Leadership Team to advertise open positions, plant-wide communications, perform background screenings and reference checks, maintenance of all personnel files, completion of new hire/termination paperwork, screening of potential applicants, coordination of HR related activities on-site as requested. Within the scope of Gatorade's policies, serve as a consultant to provide information, guidance, and individual support to active employees and Administrative/Leadership Team members while maintaining an elevated level of confidentiality and professionalism.

2009 – 2010

Human Resource Generalist/Telecare Corporation

Provided Human Resource Generalist duties and Administrative Assistant functions in a 16-bed involuntary psychiatric facility. Primary responsibilities included employee recruitment and retention, new hire orientation and training, employee development, maintaining current and terminated employee files, performance evaluations, employee benefit and compensation, maintenance and implementation of Corporate HR Policies and Procedures Manual, workers compensation and OSHA tracking. Additional duties included excel database maintenance, supply ordering, meeting minutes, safety committee member, managing provider credentialing, prepare and analyze monthly HR tracking reports/daily census reports for management.

2001 – 2005

Claims Adjuster/The Regence Group

Primary duties included the Investigation and application of member contract benefits in a timely and accurate manner according to complex company policies and procedures. Inspected and analyzed medical and pharmacy claims for medical necessity and accuracy to approve or deny and coordinated member benefits with outside insurance carriers.

Key Accomplishments

Completed Corporate I-9 Audit, with over 470 employees. Saved organization $10,000/day in fines.

Transportation Coordinator for Gatorade’s Commuter Incentive Program

Creation and Implementation of Process Library for Essential Human Resources Functions within Gatorade’s Corporate Policies

Analysis and Compilation of HR Metrics Reports for month-end and year-end employment operations

Development of the Employee Skills Matrix and Certification Database

Co-Chaired the 2009 United Way Fundraising Campaign and managed the event planning for the annual employee Christmas Gala for over 430 employees.

Excellent Customer Service and Organizational skills.

Breast Cancer Survivor

Education

2006-2009

Pacific Lutheran University, School of Business, 60 Credit Hours

1997-2000

Chemeketa Community College, Health Services Mngt, 125 Credit Hours

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