RESUME
Jennifer S. Nicks, *σGB, MTM, MAOL
*.*****@*******.*** 678-***-**** Public Trust Clearance
Professional Summary
Innovative business solutions professional with 20+ years of experience in workforce management, program management, and organizational change management. Proven track record in implementing transformational frameworks, process improvement, and strategic planning. Skilled in fostering productive environments that align with organizational goals and enhance customer satisfaction.
Core Competencies
Workforce Management & Optimization
Process Improvement & Six Sigma
Data-Driven Decision Making
Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement
Project Management (PMP Trained)
Strategic Planning & Implementation
Professional Experience
J S & N Consultants, LLC
Founder and Principal Consultant 2015 – Present (see contracted roles below)
Overview:
J S & N Consultants, LLC is dedicated to empowering leaders, fostering organizational growth, facilitating positive change, and fulfilling the potential of individuals and teams. Our mission is to uplift leaders and create connected communities, changing the world one organization at a time.
Key Achievements and Responsibilities:
• Developed and implemented the Heartfelt Leadership model, rooted in principles of empathy, trust, and servant leadership, resulting in improved team dynamics and organizational performance for clients.
• Provided strategic consulting services to diverse industries focusing on culture transformation and leadership development.
• Facilitated workshops and seminars on topics such as change management, conflict resolution, and effective communication, reaching over 1,000 leaders annually.
• Driven by the erosion of organizational trust in the pandemic residue to improve organizational culture, resulting in tangible improvements in employee retention and productivity for clients.
• Collaborated with C-suite executives to align organizational values with business strategies, leading to more cohesive and purpose-driven company cultures.
• Authored internal thought leadership articles and whitepapers on leadership and organizational development, establishing the company as a trusted authority in the field.
IT Change Management, NTT DATA Services
November 2022 – January 2024
Managed end-to-end change management processes for a government agency's Digital Services Office
Coordinated changes to IT systems, ensuring proper documentation, testing, and stakeholder communication
Facilitated technical review board meetings, mediating conflicts and maintaining change management documentation
Change Management Consultant, RGP Consulting
December 2021 – March 2022
Developed and implemented a human-centered approach to Change Management for Sysco Foodservices
Created an onboarding migration process for Supply Chain transformation
Utilized ADKAR and PROSCI principles to improve HR communications and reduce uncertainty for associates
Program Management, BSC Solutions (03/2019 – 06/2020)
• Provided leadership advisory for medical device rebranding projects at Avanos Medical
• Drove process standardization and led communication and change management activities
• Established performance metrics/objectives and coordinated relevant training/meetings
Global Project Manager, Conduent (06/2018 – 02/2019)
• Led process improvement projects within Workforce Management Administration using PMP processes and Six Sigma techniques
• Managed COPC compliance processes and tracked departmental audit performance on defined WFM metrics
• Increased service quality revenue while decreasing costs, enhancing customer experience and profitability
Workforce Management Consultant, Conduent (02/2017 – 06/2018)
• Provided remote global project management to the Centre of Expertise
• Created and supported ongoing forecast file and established SharePoint project tracking for quality reporting metric objectives across 80+ accounts
• Served as the point of contact for client teams to determine compliance with quality policies
Program Consultant, Thompson Technologies (assigned to Chick-Fil-A)
March 2015 – September 2015
Managed and monitored departmental relationships through leadership business process analysis
Utilized Smartsheet to automate processes, facilitate project management, and enhance collaboration
Increased classroom feedback response rate by creating a daily automated evaluation process
Implemented file sharing process via Dropbox for improved external and internal customer utilization
Conducted SWOT analysis with training facilitators to effectively implement vision and improve program execution
Workforce Management, Verizon Wireless
July 2001 – February 2015
Managed scheduling for a 500-seat inbound call center, coordinating work shifts and overtime requirements
Forecasted call volume and staffing requirements for both long and short-term perspectives
Developed and implemented innovative Microsoft Excel file sharing process to manage exception requests
Managed and monitored departmental productivity using Aspect, RTA, and IEX reports
Developed center newsletter communication for agents, contributing to overall business efficiency
Education
Master of Organizational Leadership (Servant Leadership Concentration), Regent University
Master of Telecommunications Management, Keller Graduate School of DeVry University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Southern Mississippi
Certifications
Six Sigma Green Belt
Project Management Professional (PMP trained)
COPC (Customer Operations Performance Center) Certified
ServiceNow Accredited