Pierrie Jefferson
Employee Experience and Engagement Programs Manager at Pax8- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
USF Corporate Training and Professional EducationMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Mental Health First Aider
National Council for Mental WellbeingMay, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Pax8
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Employee Experience and Engagement Programs Manager
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Apr 2022 - Present
• Build strong relationships and work closely with Engagement Groups in the development of their charter and execution of practical goals for operations, growth, and engagement• Coach Engagement Group leaders ensuring they can thrive with the right tools and resources and that their missions remain relevant to our business and commitment to social impact• Consult for People Operations and other business units to develop and implement strategies for retention, engagement, and belonging• Be the thought leader and drive employee engagement initiatives, ensuring those initiatives promote the unique culture of Pax8• Collaborate with Empowerment Programs to development and facilitate professional learning sessions on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, and cultural competency• Build networks and support efforts for underrepresented communities, while building awareness and trust• Analyze, audit, and provide recommendations to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging practices to ensure Pax8 is leading industry standards • Organize culture, heritage, and inclusive excellence awareness programming Show less
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Employee Engagement Programs Manager
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Aug 2021 - May 2022
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DePaul University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Coordinator, Traditions and Fraternity Sorority Life
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2021
DEI Engagement and Programming • Build DePaul’s affinity/traditions program offerings: eight to ten events drawing 500 to 1000 student participates • Coordinator large scale university wide programing such as: President’s Picnic, Gnome Hunt, Welcome Week Carnival and Holiday’s at DePaul Week – which builds DEI programming and leadership development • Assist team in creating education programming and resources for FSL community • Mange IFC and NPHC’s event registration, new member rosters, chapter rosters, end of quarter reports • Provide support and resources while helping Chapters navigate care and concerns incidents when they arise • Co-chair Division of Student Affairs Spirit and Morale committee • Co-chair Division of Student Affairs Staff of Color initiatives • Serve of a member of Quarantine and Early Arrival Programming Team Supervision • Supervise one graduate student and two undergraduate student programmers while providing space to set and explore career goals • Coach 12 Fraternity and Sorority presidents on how to create the most meaningful and safe experience for their 2,000+ members while maintaining strong rapport, learning, support and advocacy for students • Established and advise National Pan-Hellenic Council made up of four chapters and a membership of 50+ • Rebuild and advise Interfraternity Council made up of eight chapters and a membership of 500+ Assessment and Finances • Mange the affinity and traditions programing budget of $100,000+, tracking expenses and funding • Conduct yearly and semester-based assessments based on programming, employee/student engagement, and overall performance; Continually updating campus and community partners on the measurements Show less
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Director, Fraternity & Sorority Commons
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Jul 2018 - Jun 2019
• Created and revamped signature programs/workshops such as Recruitment Training, New Member Orientation, Leadership Summit, Emerging Leaders, Life Forum, Council Retreat and Live-In Advisor Training for over 1,000 • Advised 15 organization presidents on the day to day operations of their chapters while maintaining strong rapport, learning, support and advocacy • Oversaw and supported 15 individual chapters’ recruitment/intake initiatives, providing education for officers on policy, best practices and ways to meet or exceed identified goals • Provided outreach counseling, personal assistance and advising, by identifying students who are in need of intervention/support, taking appropriate steps to facilitate intervention and appropriate resources in timely manner • Served in the Dean-On-Duty monthly rotation by providing 24/7 support for all in crisis management • Participated in meetings with officers, members and advisors for chapters to support and enhance their Greek experience and create individualized strategies to promote growth and on a bi-monthly to monthly basis • Oversaw and assist with housing waivers, room selection and the maintenance of organization houses to ensure houses meet fire and safety codes while following company mission and values • Served as a Judicial Hearing Officer through managing, reporting, and conducting judicial inquiries concerning violations of the Student Code of Conduct; Served as the primary advisor for Order of Omega honor society • Chaired the Student Living and Learning Special Events Committee charged with planning the large scale programmatic and recognition efforts for the office while collaborating with campus partners to ensure quality Show less
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The Ohio State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Practicum Student Intern- Ohio Union Activities Board
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Jan 2017 - Jul 2018
• Educate and empower OUAB student membership of 140+ to expand their current role on campus while incorporating more diversity and inclusion initiatives into both the programming and membership aspects of the organization• Advise OUAB’s Diversity & Inclusion chairs • Shadow and provide assistance to program coordinators during 1:1’s with students, contract review/negotiations, advance calls, scheduling event space, budget management for a $1.2million budget and day of event prep/excitations • Engage in weekly Executive Board and General Membership meetings• Assist in coordinating Graduate and Professional Student wellness, professional development, and social engagement programs• Co-advise 12 Executive Board members and 140+ general members responsible for approximately 300 campus-wide events Show less
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Greek House Director
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Jul 2016 - Jul 2018
• Serve as positive role model by working with the Chapter to develop a space for men to be successful in their personal, academic, and professional pursuits• Empower Chapter leadership to create and shape a safe community for the 23 residents and a membership of 100+• Provide meaningful educational and co-curricular programming to support students’ growth and development• Advise Chapter officers on upkeep, renovations, and routine maintenance of the facility • Provide key onsite response in the case of emergency or other matters of significant concern in the chapter house• Communicate with local Housing Corporation and Board of Chapter Advisors as needed • Foster relations with OSU Housekeeping and Fraternity Managers Association’s professional cook • Coordinate opening and closing of the chapter facility • Act as liaison between Chapter and the university • Hold the Chapter accountable to the Chapter house rules and bylaws and regulations and policies set forth by the University, local, state and federal laws, and International Fraternity• Attend University Greek House Management and Fraternity Management Association monthly meetings Show less
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Gonzaga University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Intern
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Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
• Created an assessment plan which included Leader Practice Inventory 360, Leadership Development Plan, and a Pre/Post assessment to reflect the students of the orientation planning teams growth thought out their leadership in FYEP • Developed Pre/Post assessment to gauge FYEP learning outcomes for the orientation planning team • Revamped Leadership Development Plan documents • Collaborated with Career and Professional Development office conduct commination training for the orientation planning team • Facilitated conversation with orientation planning team surrounding team development stages Managed a shared work space with 3 office assistants and 5 students of the orientation planning team Show less
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Education
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University of Nebraska at Kearney
Master of Science Education, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration -
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Family Studies