Jen Bryant
Vice President Of Recruiting at The Elliot Group- Claim this Profile
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Dzidra Junior, CMP
If Jen Bryant sends you a direct message I highly suggest you immediately respond. While working with Jen I found her to be trustworthy, genuine, authentic and professional. Jen’s business model for candidates applying for a job is detailed, efficient and thorough. Jen made me feel like she was my biggest champion. Working with Jen & Cat was an absolute joyful experience. I also learned a few things from them along the way.
Abbie Lutz
I absolutely loved working with Jen. She is an incredible recruiter and mentor. She is direct, precise and extremely knowledgeable about the hospitality industry. I learned so much working with her and I hope to work with her again in the future.
Dzidra Junior, CMP
If Jen Bryant sends you a direct message I highly suggest you immediately respond. While working with Jen I found her to be trustworthy, genuine, authentic and professional. Jen’s business model for candidates applying for a job is detailed, efficient and thorough. Jen made me feel like she was my biggest champion. Working with Jen & Cat was an absolute joyful experience. I also learned a few things from them along the way.
Abbie Lutz
I absolutely loved working with Jen. She is an incredible recruiter and mentor. She is direct, precise and extremely knowledgeable about the hospitality industry. I learned so much working with her and I hope to work with her again in the future.
Dzidra Junior, CMP
If Jen Bryant sends you a direct message I highly suggest you immediately respond. While working with Jen I found her to be trustworthy, genuine, authentic and professional. Jen’s business model for candidates applying for a job is detailed, efficient and thorough. Jen made me feel like she was my biggest champion. Working with Jen & Cat was an absolute joyful experience. I also learned a few things from them along the way.
Abbie Lutz
I absolutely loved working with Jen. She is an incredible recruiter and mentor. She is direct, precise and extremely knowledgeable about the hospitality industry. I learned so much working with her and I hope to work with her again in the future.
Dzidra Junior, CMP
If Jen Bryant sends you a direct message I highly suggest you immediately respond. While working with Jen I found her to be trustworthy, genuine, authentic and professional. Jen’s business model for candidates applying for a job is detailed, efficient and thorough. Jen made me feel like she was my biggest champion. Working with Jen & Cat was an absolute joyful experience. I also learned a few things from them along the way.
Abbie Lutz
I absolutely loved working with Jen. She is an incredible recruiter and mentor. She is direct, precise and extremely knowledgeable about the hospitality industry. I learned so much working with her and I hope to work with her again in the future.
Credentials
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Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
SHRMJan, 2006- Sep, 2024
Experience
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The Elliot Group
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United States
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Executive Search Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President Of Recruiting
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Nov 2019 - Present
The Elliot Group is in the business of people. As a premier human capital firm, we power businesses forward through retained executive search and strategic advisory services. We are experts in the consumer and service industries and partner with companies of all sizes to identify transformational talent. We are proud that our team is sought after for our disciplined approach, creative views, and personalized insights to create the partnerships that unlock possibilities. We make futures happen. ® For more information on The Elliot Group go to: www.theelliotgroup.com. Show less
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Vice President of Recruiting
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Sep 2010 - Nov 2019
TalentServed (LLC) is a specialized recruiting firm that serves top organizations within the hospitality industry, both domestically and abroad. With strategic locations across the United States, our recruiters are deeply connected to their markets and deliver unique, and often, unadvertised job opportunities with independent owners, emerging concepts, regional groups and top national hospitality brands. For restaurants, cruise ships, wineries, top hotels and casinos, we know the kind of talent it takes to build a successful team, and we have the resources to find these individuals and introduce them to you. Show less
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Noodles & Company
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional Human Resources Manager-West
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Mar 2010 - Sep 2010
I provided HR support to the West region of Noodles & Co (70+ restaurants). My responsibilities included working with the Regional Operations team to develop the strength of the management and hourly team, setting and achieving pro-active recruiting and staffing goals and ensuring that employee issues were resolved promptly and professionally while being exceptionally passionate about the Noodles & Company brand and company initiatives. I provided HR support to the West region of Noodles & Co (70+ restaurants). My responsibilities included working with the Regional Operations team to develop the strength of the management and hourly team, setting and achieving pro-active recruiting and staffing goals and ensuring that employee issues were resolved promptly and professionally while being exceptionally passionate about the Noodles & Company brand and company initiatives.
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Smashburger
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of Human Resources
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Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Recruited by the former leadership team of Quiznos, Smashburger is the newest retail concept funded with $15 million from the private equity and concept development firm Consumer Capital Partners (CCP). Denver-based Consumer Capital Partners (CCP) is an innovative private investment and concept development firm focused on multi-unit retail businesses, primarily in the restaurant, liquor, food, and leisure industries. As the Head of HR, reporting to the President, I am responsible for directing all of the people functions of smashburger in accordance with policies and best practices. Also responsible for the strategic Human Resource planning to provide smashburger with the best talent available and to position the company as the "Premium Choice" by being aware of policies, practices and trends within the restaurant industry. Responsible for leading and managing the Human Resources teams execution of its strategies to achieve the company's development objectives. Show less
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Frontier Airlines
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Human Resources Manager
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Jun 2007 - Feb 2008
Frontier Airlines is the second-largest carrier out of Denver International Airport, with an average of 350 daily system-wide departures and arrivals. Frontier has over 5,000 employees in cities throughout North America. Responsibilities Included: * Employee & Labor Relations * Budget Management * HR Programs Development * Performance Management * Compensation/Benefits * Recruiting and Staffing * Strategic Planning * Employee Acquisitions * Employment Law Compliance * EEO/Affirmative Action Show less
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Quiznos
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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Jul 2005 - Jun 2007
Quiznos corporate headquarters, which supports over 5000 franchisees around the world, are located in Downtown Denver. I handled all HR Management functions for our 300 employees in the headquarters, 250 employees in our DIA airport operations, and 300 employees located around the US and Canada. * Employee Relations * Supervise HR Generalist * Workers Compensation * Performance Management * Benefits & Healthcare Management * HRIS * Employee Relocation * Employee Acquisitions * Employment Law Compliance * EEO/Affirmative Action Show less
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Nordstrom
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Human Resources Manager
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Aug 2000 - Jul 2005
Nordstrom Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nordstrom, Inc. and is a federally chartered savings bank. The Bank provides support for all Nordstrom credit products and includes a call center with locations in Colorado and California. Responsibilities also included providing support to Bank headquarters in Arizona. Nordstrom Inc. Human Resources Assistant Men’s Furnishings Manager Nordstrom Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nordstrom, Inc. and is a federally chartered savings bank. The Bank provides support for all Nordstrom credit products and includes a call center with locations in Colorado and California. Responsibilities also included providing support to Bank headquarters in Arizona. Nordstrom Inc. Human Resources Assistant Men’s Furnishings Manager
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Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
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United States
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Restaurants
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100 - 200 Employee
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Restaurant Manager
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Apr 1994 - Aug 2000
Rock Bottom/Concept Restaurants Inc All restaurants below are owned by Frank Day. Rock Bottom was the country's leading restaurant brewery group with 29 locations across the United States. I started as a hostess at the Walnut Brewery in Boulder and I am proud of the contributions I made, and mentors I was fortunate to have in my career here. . • Rialto Café (Denver, CO) Director of Marketing & PR • St. Croix Chop House & Brew Pub (St. Croix, USVI) Assistant General Manager • Denver Chop House & Brewery (Denver, CO) Manager • Walnut Brewery (Boulder CO) Hostess/Manager Show less
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Education
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University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communications
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