Jessica Thomas
Regional Market Leader, Dallas at Tech Elevator- Claim this Profile
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Ethan Youngblood
Jessica is very detail oriented, with a great personality. Always willing to assist, she is excellent to work with.
Torri Fears, MBA
Jessica is a model employee and a true team player. She is a go getter and deadline driven. Jessica displays a very high level of integrity and professionalism with everything she does and was a pleasure to work with.
Kenneth (Kennie) Long
Jessica Ballard is an excellent team player and dedicated employee. Her tenacity and can-do attitude, despite any obstacles, makes Jessica a valued employee and team member. Her time at Everest Institute was extremely productive and per presence was infectious in her professionalism and team player attitude. It was a pleasure working with Jessica and I would look forward to ever having the chance to work with her again. I am sure she will excel in any of her future endeavors and will quickly become one of their greatest assets.
Ethan Youngblood
Jessica is very detail oriented, with a great personality. Always willing to assist, she is excellent to work with.
Torri Fears, MBA
Jessica is a model employee and a true team player. She is a go getter and deadline driven. Jessica displays a very high level of integrity and professionalism with everything she does and was a pleasure to work with.
Kenneth (Kennie) Long
Jessica Ballard is an excellent team player and dedicated employee. Her tenacity and can-do attitude, despite any obstacles, makes Jessica a valued employee and team member. Her time at Everest Institute was extremely productive and per presence was infectious in her professionalism and team player attitude. It was a pleasure working with Jessica and I would look forward to ever having the chance to work with her again. I am sure she will excel in any of her future endeavors and will quickly become one of their greatest assets.
Ethan Youngblood
Jessica is very detail oriented, with a great personality. Always willing to assist, she is excellent to work with.
Torri Fears, MBA
Jessica is a model employee and a true team player. She is a go getter and deadline driven. Jessica displays a very high level of integrity and professionalism with everything she does and was a pleasure to work with.
Kenneth (Kennie) Long
Jessica Ballard is an excellent team player and dedicated employee. Her tenacity and can-do attitude, despite any obstacles, makes Jessica a valued employee and team member. Her time at Everest Institute was extremely productive and per presence was infectious in her professionalism and team player attitude. It was a pleasure working with Jessica and I would look forward to ever having the chance to work with her again. I am sure she will excel in any of her future endeavors and will quickly become one of their greatest assets.
Ethan Youngblood
Jessica is very detail oriented, with a great personality. Always willing to assist, she is excellent to work with.
Torri Fears, MBA
Jessica is a model employee and a true team player. She is a go getter and deadline driven. Jessica displays a very high level of integrity and professionalism with everything she does and was a pleasure to work with.
Kenneth (Kennie) Long
Jessica Ballard is an excellent team player and dedicated employee. Her tenacity and can-do attitude, despite any obstacles, makes Jessica a valued employee and team member. Her time at Everest Institute was extremely productive and per presence was infectious in her professionalism and team player attitude. It was a pleasure working with Jessica and I would look forward to ever having the chance to work with her again. I am sure she will excel in any of her future endeavors and will quickly become one of their greatest assets.
Credentials
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Certified Staffing Professional
American Staffing AssociationNov, 2015- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Tech Elevator
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional Market Leader, Dallas
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Jan 2023 - Present
Tech Elevator is an intensive in-person education provider helping individuals and companies acquire in-demand technology skills for the modern workforce. Through our 14-week, full-time coding bootcamps, we teach students from diverse backgrounds to become software developers while also helping them to build necessary career-readiness skills and career connections through our nationally recognized Pathway Program™. Founded in 2015, with a focus on quality and care in everything we do, we’re proud of our outcomes. As an early member of the Council on Integrity Results in Reporting (www.cirr.org), Tech Elevator has taken a proactive approach to transparency. Our results speak to our focus on quality and on student success which have earned us a leading national bootcamp position based on the job placement rate of our grads. Market Leader: Enhance awareness in market via networking events, speaking engagement, or media opportunities, etc. Establish partnerships with companies to drive student placements; advocate for students during interview process Community brand ambassador: attract, manage, and curate a fellowship of volunteer mentors in the tech/recruiting spaces Monitor industry landscape; use best tactics/strategies to effectively share the strengths/outcomes of TE with community Partner with Sr. Leadership to set campus goals and key strategic decisions to drive growth within the market Manage/participate in campus events in support of student enrollment Interview/qualify students for their fit/overall readiness for the program; deliver quality student experience via impartial support, coaching, encouragement, and 1-1 career placement meetings Monitor student learning, activity, and participation in Pathway Program events and exercises Support students beyond graduation: helping them achieve job placement Maintain relationships with Alumni network: engagement events, volunteer opportunities Foster connectivity and awareness of TE grads and brand in the market Show less
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Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Development Advisor and Communication Champion
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May 2017 - Dec 2022
Promote, market, and recruit students for Manufacturer Specific Advanced Training (MSAT) programs by delivering informational and engaging presentations to all students in both individual and group settings throughout their program. Provide guidance and direction regarding career opportunities while sharing the value proposition, and educating short-course students enrolled in core programs.Drive outcomes related to MSAT metrics for all manufacturer brands partnering with UTI for advanced training including collaboration with other departments at locally as well as nationally with other campus Student Development Advisors, Advanced Training Managers and employer partners.Advise students regarding potential changes in program by addressing concerns, and stressing the value of completing a MSAT Program using persuasive skills to illustrate the value.Enhance students' experience by addressing inquiries regarding MSAT programs and partnering with Advanced Training Managers about individual students, specific classes and overall program needs.Interview students to determine eligibility for MSAT programs, implement application process, preparing electronic files and scheduling interviews for Advanced Training Managers.Plan, coordinate, and execute MSAT Expos and other promotional events for all brands throughout the year. Conduct follow-ups to ensure enrollment, class start progress, and address any possible issues or concerns raised by students/influencers regarding cost, finance, curriculum, tutoring, testing procedures or program change policies.Adapt to the situational needs of a given student or group to ensure information is conveyed and concerns are addressed regarding Advanced Training.Own the Program Change and Graduate Re-Enroll process including maintaining tracking logs for Program Changes and Graduate e-enrolls and ensuring timely follow-through by all departments and the student in the process while committing to a positive student experience. Show less
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Employment Specialist
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Oct 2016 - May 2017
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Staffmark
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Account Executive
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Mar 2015 - May 2016
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Everest Institute
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Bissonnet Campus
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Account Representative, Career Services
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Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
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Bud Griffin & Associates, Inc.
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contracts Manager
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Nov 2012 - Feb 2014
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University of Maryland Global Campus
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Transfer Advisor
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Mar 2011 - Oct 2012
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College Relations
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Apr 2010 - Mar 2011
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University of Houston-Victoria
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Advisor/ Recruiter
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Oct 2009 - Apr 2010
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LiquidAgents Healthcare
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Operations Manager
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2007 - 2009
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Education
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2006 - 2007
Dallas Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, Communications -
2002 - 2003
Cedar Valley College
Associates of Arts and Sciences -
Red Oak High School
High School Diploma
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