Experience

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  Incompass Human Services

  • Director Of Education And Outreach
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  Incompass Human Services

  • Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States

  • Family Support Specialist

    • Nov 2020 - Present
    • Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States

    Support families with children in the Medically Complex Program at Incompass, a service provider for the MA Department of Developmental Services. Meet with families 1:1 and assist parents in navigating government agencies, identifying resources, and advocating for the best educational and care op...

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  Lowell Public Schools

  • Education Administration Programs
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Board Member, Lowell School Committee

    • Jan 2016 - Present

  • Vice Chair, Lowell School Committee

    • Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

    First elected at-large member of the Lowell School Committee in 2003. Elected Vice Chair in January 2018. Serve as chair and/or member of the following subcommittees: College + Career Readiness, Equity + Access, Curriculum+Instruction, Family + Community Engagement, Policy + Governance.Served from 2004-2012; 2016-2018, 2018-present as Vice Chair

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  JCSI

  • United States
  • Staffing and Recruiting
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Communications Manager

    • May 2012 - Feb 2020

    Wrote all content for the company's two websites (JCSI and BestExec) and updated/rebranded the firm's messaging for its new website, combining the two divisions. Trained recruiters on effective candidate-marketing strategies and messaging, coached the sales team and developed sales-enablement tools to drive revenue. Created customized candidate-marketing campaigns, podcasts and Sell Sheets to attract candidates to job opportunities across industries and career levels on behalf of employer clients. Wrote email campaigns to support sales and services, created e-newsletters and content for social media as well as provided public relations and media outreach to support specific projects and company branding within the community--truly a Jack of all Trades!JCSI is an innovative recruitment consulting firm with expertise in finding and engaging the best candidates. Unlike traditional RPO firms and agencies, JCSI does not charge contingency fees or require lengthy contracts. The firm's unique approach to recruitment provides clients with flexible and effective services to meet their staffing needs along with multiple delivery guarantees. The result: better candidates, faster, and at lower cost.

  • Recruiting Consultant

    • Jun 2011 - May 2012

    Consistently met or exceeded expectations regarding call rates and successful candidate engagement. Conduct national outreach to candidates from a variety of industries regarding employment opportunities, including technical, professional, and entry-level positions. Interview qualified candidates and write reports for client review. Counsel prospective candidates on self-marketing, resume development and interview skills based on career training, knowledge of various industries, and deep understanding of employer expectations.

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  Massachusetts Association of School Committees,...

  • Vice President of the Board

    • Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

    Elected by assocation members for one-year term to serve on the executive board overseeing direction of the organization. Work with statewide policymakers, legislators, and other stakeholders to influence issues impacting public education. Identify issues concerning public school districts, plan ...

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  Communications Consultant

  • Editorial and Creative Services

    • 2007 - Jun 2012

    Co-write blog www.jackiedoherty.org on news and views from a uniquely Lowell perspective (2012; 2007-2010). Provide communication services for clients in business, politics, education, and community service. Edit newsletters, dissertations, and campaign materials; write corporate brochures, advoc...

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  Lowell School Committee

  • Lowell, MA

  • Lowell School Committee Member

    • Jan 2004 - Dec 2011
    • Lowell, MA

    Elected at large to the school committee of the state's fourth-most populated city. Served as Vice Chair from 2008-2010 and as the Lowell delegate for the Massachusetts Association of School Committees from 2006-2011. Maintained active leadership and participation through all four terms on se...

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  University of Massachusetts Lowell

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Sep 2004 - Dec 2005

    Taught courses in freshmen composition with a focus on evidence-based argumentative writing that included research, organization, and thesis/detail development. Consistently received positive evaluations from department chair and students.