Jessica Power
A dynamic and well-organized team player with extensive experience in business to business international marketing and research. An efficient problem solver who is highly motivated, creative and flexible.
Academic Credentials
Bachelor of Science, 1995
Psychology Major
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Bachelor of Arts, 1994
History Major
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Project Experience
Market Power Consulting
Managing Director, 2004
Supplied extensive marketing, research and administrative services for Market Access International Canada.
Assisted with organization of multiple Team Canada Atlantic trade missions to the United States, including matchmaking, logistics and communication.
Extensive communication with hundreds of companies looking for business to business matches, assessing each organization on specific criteria.
Conducted extensive market research, benchmarking 60 international schools on eight different criteria to determine the best opportunities for international expansion. Co-wrote 130 page project report, analyzing research data and integrating findings.
Performed broad searchs of American manufacturing companies from a very specific spectrums of industry. Carried out telephone surveys and coordinated meetings between companies and clients.
Success College
Senior Recruiter, Admissions Department, April 2003 - December 2003
Worked on the Atlantic Association of Registrars and Admissions Officers tour, meeting with high school students and guidance counsellors to discuss future education plans and what our institution has to offer.
Advised clients on funding options including EAPD, HRDC and Aboriginal funding. Maintained detailed reports of activities and contacts to improve communication between departments.
Acting Principal, Moncton Campus, November 2002 - April 2003
Seconded to Moncton Campus to fill in key role while continuing to manage my current responsibilities in curriculum development.
Liaised with Department of Training and Employment Development to create solutions for student / College conflicts. Managed all correspondence with New Brunswick Department of Training and Employment Development including Program and Institution registration processes.
Supervised instructional and administrative staff of 12. Conducted interviews for additional staff, including the Principal's position. Managed all public correspondence for College including advertising.
Assisted students experiencing academic and social difficulties in the classroom.
Manager, Curriculum and Systems Development, September 2002 - April 2003
Co-wrote business and marketing plans for investment proposals and designed corporate presentations of College features.
Redesigned curriculum formats to improve delivery. Researched program content via texts, Internet and field experts.
Implemented new curriculum design in two programs originally to assess effectiveness of changes. Created and implemented quality assurance system to maintain program content standards. Met regularly with core instructors to evaluate progress and adapt as required.
Recruiter, Admissions Department, December 2001 - September 2002
Knowledgeable on student success strategies and assisted students with academic and social issues before and during the school year. Interviewed students to assess their needs and interests and suggested appropriate training options.
Provided assistance with student loans, residence, budgeting and academic preparation. Facilitated the transition from high school to college and provided support to culturally diverse students in a challenging post-secondary environment.
Traveled extensively throughout Atlantic Canada to meet with stakeholders including prospective clients, guidance counsellors and parents. Conducted information seminars on all aspects of College. Marketed College program, tracked sales and follow-up to insure the maximum enrolment per program.
Liaised between Atlantic Aboriginal organizations and College to familiarize employment and education counsellors about available programs and to expedite funding arrangements for students.
Student Services Coordinator, August 2000 - December 2001
Monitored performance and attendance of all students and assisted instructors with difficult student situations. Met with students on Academic Probation to determine progress and help them to design study and time management plans.
Contacted employers, reviewed and edited student resumes and matched students and employers based on requests and best fit for student on the job training.
Planned registration day activities including scheduling and registration package materials. Responsible for maintaining student moral, school spirit and arranging social activities.
Assisted students with student loan applications and pre-study reports. Liaised between students and the Provincial / Federal Student Aid Departments to help erase any problems. Maintained all accounts receivable files, contacted students to arrange payment.
Responsible for daily monitoring and resolving of student concerns. Met with students and staff involved to discuss and settle any issues.
Designed newspaper and insert advertising, flyers, and posters promoting all programs. Created all class schedules.
Thompson Associates Career Consulting
Client Coordinator, 1999-2000
Edited client documents including resumes, co-authored candidate profiles, conducted reference calls and wrote reference reports. Provided administrative support to clients and consultants. Tracked recruitment and re-employment activities and prepared reports for consultants.
Organized and managed recruitment and re-employment documentation and facilities for groups including corporate clients participating in workshops and recruitment activities.
Planned and organized events promoting career transition services. This included in-house events for up to 70 corporate clients and off-site events for up to 30.
Halifax Nissan
Customer Satisfaction Administrator, Public Relations, 1998 - 1999
Maintained 7,000 customer database, monitoring all questions and concerns to ensure that customer difficulties were handled effectively. Conducted follow-up surveys to verify satisfaction. Designed and created all in-house advertising brochures and posters. Monitored advertising campaign success rates and utilized that information to design subsequent campaigns.
Caerdwyn College of Natural Health
Registrar, 1997 - 1998
Evaluated student skills, developed supplementary training plans, and assessed job readiness. Successfully assisted mature students with re-training proposals for Employment Insurance funding.
Provided information on courses, potential employment and funding through corporate re-training sponsorship and EI programs to a wide variety of stakeholders - students, parents, guidance counsellors, general public and the media.
Led an office re-engineering effort, streamlining documentation and data collection, which resulted in an increase in office productivity and higher student enrolment.
Supervised administrative staff of 3, including performance appraisal, workload allocation, and motivational support. Assisted with supervision of teaching staff of 20 and drafted school Policy Manual.
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