Debra Jonsson
People and Culture Management at CULTURE PARTNERS- Claim this Profile
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Rusty Shores
After having worked closely with Debra for 3 years, I can highly recommend her to help your business or organization go to the next level. She has a variety of experience, knows how to hold good boundaries, is passionate about staff culture, and is a direct and honest communicator.
Heidi Rose
Debra is a seasoned executive that brings a great wealth of experience and knowledge to each assignment. Her track record of building high-growth fast-paced companies speaks for itself. Flexible in style and attitude, Debra is able to build partnerships and identify strategic marketing angles with superior performance. She made a significant contribution during a record-breaking year for our company. As an avid sports fan, Debra has the competitive edge that makes her a winner in every situation in which she engages.
Rusty Shores
After having worked closely with Debra for 3 years, I can highly recommend her to help your business or organization go to the next level. She has a variety of experience, knows how to hold good boundaries, is passionate about staff culture, and is a direct and honest communicator.
Heidi Rose
Debra is a seasoned executive that brings a great wealth of experience and knowledge to each assignment. Her track record of building high-growth fast-paced companies speaks for itself. Flexible in style and attitude, Debra is able to build partnerships and identify strategic marketing angles with superior performance. She made a significant contribution during a record-breaking year for our company. As an avid sports fan, Debra has the competitive edge that makes her a winner in every situation in which she engages.
Rusty Shores
After having worked closely with Debra for 3 years, I can highly recommend her to help your business or organization go to the next level. She has a variety of experience, knows how to hold good boundaries, is passionate about staff culture, and is a direct and honest communicator.
Heidi Rose
Debra is a seasoned executive that brings a great wealth of experience and knowledge to each assignment. Her track record of building high-growth fast-paced companies speaks for itself. Flexible in style and attitude, Debra is able to build partnerships and identify strategic marketing angles with superior performance. She made a significant contribution during a record-breaking year for our company. As an avid sports fan, Debra has the competitive edge that makes her a winner in every situation in which she engages.
Rusty Shores
After having worked closely with Debra for 3 years, I can highly recommend her to help your business or organization go to the next level. She has a variety of experience, knows how to hold good boundaries, is passionate about staff culture, and is a direct and honest communicator.
Heidi Rose
Debra is a seasoned executive that brings a great wealth of experience and knowledge to each assignment. Her track record of building high-growth fast-paced companies speaks for itself. Flexible in style and attitude, Debra is able to build partnerships and identify strategic marketing angles with superior performance. She made a significant contribution during a record-breaking year for our company. As an avid sports fan, Debra has the competitive edge that makes her a winner in every situation in which she engages.
Credentials
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Advanced Hospitality Revenue Management: Pricing and Demand Strategies Certificate
Cornell UniversityFeb, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
UC Berkeley, Innovation and Leadership Through Positive Psychology
UC Berkeley College of EngineeringApr, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
RYT Yoga Instructor (Ashtanga and Flow) 200 hour
Urban Yoga Phoenix, AZAug, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Transformational Life Coach
SuperCoaches InternationalJun, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Leadership, The Inner Journey, Doctoral Program, Industrial Organizational Psychology
University of PhoenixJun, 1997- Nov, 2024
Experience
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CULTURE PARTNERS
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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People and Culture Management
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Jan 2021 - Present
I work with leaders to transform the way teams think and act to get things done. By intentionally creating experiences that foster the beliefs you want people to hold; drives the right actions of people and organizations to get the results they want to achieve. I work with leaders to transform the way teams think and act to get things done. By intentionally creating experiences that foster the beliefs you want people to hold; drives the right actions of people and organizations to get the results they want to achieve.
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ARRIVE by Palisociety
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Pre-Opening General Manager
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Apr 2018 - Mar 2020
Managing Partner for new start-up boutique hotel in Phoenix, AZ. Responsible for hiring opening team, operation/flow in construction and design, opening budget, vendor contracting, marketing and business development. ARRIVE is a fast-growing group of boutique hotels, currently open in Palm Springs, CA, Wilmington, NC, Austin, Texas, and Memphis, TN and Phoenix, AZ. Managing Partner for new start-up boutique hotel in Phoenix, AZ. Responsible for hiring opening team, operation/flow in construction and design, opening budget, vendor contracting, marketing and business development. ARRIVE is a fast-growing group of boutique hotels, currently open in Palm Springs, CA, Wilmington, NC, Austin, Texas, and Memphis, TN and Phoenix, AZ.
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Imperative
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Strategic Partnerships
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Aug 2015 - Feb 2016
Worked with Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies to enable them compete for talent by adding strategies to source, screen, and onboard purpose-oriented workers. Partnered for Research on Purpose in the Workplace with Colleges and Universities. Worked with Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies to enable them compete for talent by adding strategies to source, screen, and onboard purpose-oriented workers. Partnered for Research on Purpose in the Workplace with Colleges and Universities.
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Brain Balance
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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300 - 400 Employee
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Vice President Business Development
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Jul 2014 - Aug 2015
Led franchise sales efforts at Brain Balance Achievement Centers. Developed and enhanced the overall sales strategy, pipeline management, and conversion of franchise sales leads at Brain Balance Achievement Centers nationwide. Led franchise sales efforts at Brain Balance Achievement Centers. Developed and enhanced the overall sales strategy, pipeline management, and conversion of franchise sales leads at Brain Balance Achievement Centers nationwide.
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University of the Potomac
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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Dec 2011 - Jul 2013
Transitioned Potomac College to University of the Potomac by initiating Master's Degree level curriculum, established a new campus in downtown Washington, D.C. grew the Online presence. Roles included: CEO, COO, Education, P&L Management Enrollment, Financial Aid, Student Services. Transitioned Potomac College to University of the Potomac by initiating Master's Degree level curriculum, established a new campus in downtown Washington, D.C. grew the Online presence. Roles included: CEO, COO, Education, P&L Management Enrollment, Financial Aid, Student Services.
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Director of Enrollment Management
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Apr 2010 - Nov 2011
Responsible for successful enrollment of undergraduate and graduate students through the online modality at University of Phoenix. Specifically responsible for the integrity and customer student focus in Education, Health Care, and Business degree program enrollment. Brought customized BA and MA degrees onsite to corporations throughout the Bay Area, Phoenix, Hawaii and Colorado.
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Director of Enrollment
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Apr 2008 - Jan 2011
Responsible for recruitment and retention of students in a nine-state territory based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. Involved in strategy, business development, training, and coaching of managers and campus leadership. Four-year member Board of Directors for ASTD/Golden Gate Chapter/San Francisco (Vice President Professional Development, Member Programs, and Secretary 2008)
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University of Phoenix
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Director of Education Sales
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May 1994 - Dec 2005
Senior Level Director of Enrollment in Northern California. Key member of national enrollment organization that contibuted to the development of the Corporate University at The University of Phoenix. Other roles included: Vice/President Campus Director, Denver Colorado, Director/Honolulu, Hawaii, Adjunct Faculty (current) Senior Level Director of Enrollment in Northern California. Key member of national enrollment organization that contibuted to the development of the Corporate University at The University of Phoenix. Other roles included: Vice/President Campus Director, Denver Colorado, Director/Honolulu, Hawaii, Adjunct Faculty (current)
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Education
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Cornell University
Cornell University – February 2019 Advanced Hospitality Revenue Management: Pricing and Demand Str, Hospitality Administration/Management -
University of Phoenix
MA Organizational Management, Business Administration and Management, General -
Illinois State University
B.S.W., Sociology, Psychology, Social Work -
University of Phoenix
Ph.D. Certificate/Industrial Organizational Psychology, Organizational Leadership