Jessica Harris

Female Founder Community Member

Entreprenista

Mar 2025 - Current (1 year 5 months)

Female Founder Community Member, Entreprenista League I'm a proud member of The Entreprenista League—a dynamic and supportive private community for women entrepreneurs and founders. This collective was created to help trailblazing women make meaningful connections, share resources, and spark collaborations that lead to real business growth and impact. Join me and other ambitious Entreprenistas. Get involved with us today: https://refer.entreprenista.com/jh

Project Manager, Arts Enrichment Program Leader (Volunteer)

Highline Public Schools

Sep 2019 - Current (6 years 11 months)

Executive Talent Acquisition Specialist

State Farm

Jan 2013 - Mar 2025 (12 years 3 months)

I work across North America to personally identify and attract top-talent. My primary role is to develop and execute highly effective talent sourcing and selection strategies, to hire and retain a diverse pool of agency candidates. In this capacity, I serve as a creative thought partner for Vice Presidents, Sales Leaders and Recruiting Managers, collaborating closely to achieve optimal business outcomes. Additionally, my passion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion drives me to facilitate impactful training sessions, collaborating with cross-functional roles while skillfully navigating both virtual and in-person environments.

Field Recruiter

State Farm

Apr 2008 - Jan 2013 (4 years 10 months)

Led recruitment efforts across the enterprise, concurrently serving as the military liaison. Demonstrated expertise in sourcing, vetting, and securing high-caliber candidates. Successfully forged strategic partnerships and key community advocates. Utilized data and analytics to optimize market share and achieve maximum results. Provided valuable market and channel insights that influenced hiring plans and talent acquisition strategies. I have a knack for identifying the strengths of others and aim to play to one's strengths every day. Strengths Finder 2.0 identifies my strengths as: Positivity, Strategic, Activator, Competition and WOO (winning over others). I believe in order to be successful in this field, you must constantly be innov

Management Trainee

Cintas

Jan 2005 - Jan 2008 (3 years 1 month)

Completed a nationally recognized two-year management development program that provided both training and hands-on experience in management, sales, customer relations, plant operations, financial analysis and the Uniform Services Industry. As Management Trainee Coordinator, spearheading recruiting efforts from Canada to California. Achieved 14 new hires in 6 months. As Stockroom Supervisor at Tacoma, WA location effectively managed 2nd largest cost - material cost, met production goals through staff leadership, inventory control and production scheduling. Sales Representative, Uniform Sales, B2B, Rep of the Quarter, Achiever's Club.

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