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Jennifer (Simmons) Duggan

Career Consultant (Higher Ed) | Former Healthcare HR Leader | CMCS |, Joy of Work Services
$175/Session
32 Reviews
Expertise:
Salary + Compensation, Job Search Strategies, Interview Questions, Resumes, Leadership + Management, Career Transitions, Career Development, Industry Insight
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About Me

***To Book a 15 Minute Complimentary Consultation, please email me at jennifersd@joyofwork.co -- I would love to meet you and answer any questions you may have prior to booking! Sometimes you find yourself in a situation at work or in your career where it doesn't feel quite right, but you're not sure where to get an honest opinion. The HR team at your job would love to tell you a lot of things, but most of the time...they can only say so much. I know...I've been on both sides of this problem, so I'd love to help. You also may be in a job search that isn't producing the results you want, and you aren't sure why. You've interviewed multiple times, and haven't secured the job yet. I've changed careers, navigated an industry change, more than once...and have taken unexpected chances to make sure my career is complimentary to my life and my personal values. Let's chat -- I'd love to walk you through a tricky situation, or help you get out of one to find a career that you can truly enjoy. After 15 years of working in human resources and talent acquisition... for a startup, in healthcare and hospitality, I've seen it all, and I know one thing for sure....your career isn't over until you say it is! Areas of Expertise (why I might be a good fit for you): • You have recently been laid off -- and you feel frustrated, confused and need some direction or a jolt to start (or restart if it's been a long search) looking for your next role • You are looking to make a career transition – to another field or job entirely • Something interesting happened at work, and you aren’t sure what to do about it • You are a leader in a tough situation (with your team, your boss, next steps…etc.) • You are looking for a new job, but haven’t had success finding it, or don’t know where to start • You want to talk about salary • You are mid-career, feel stagnant, and aren’t finding joy in your daily work • You are brand new to the workforce (hello recent grads!), or looking, and feel like you just need some advice And finally, I'm a Certified Master of Career Services as recognized by the National Career Development Association as well as a Happy Whole Human Certified practitioner -- so while I'm definitely a Career expert, I'm also looking at you as the whole person you are, first!

Get to Know Me

Current Position
Career Consultant (Higher Ed) | Former Healthcare HR Leader | CMCS |, Joy of Work Services
Previous Positions
Senior Director of Talent Acquisition, Springstone HealthCare (Now LifePoint) November 2021 - August 2022
Regional Director of Human Resources, Springstone HealthCare (Now LifePoint) February 2020 - November 2021
Hospital Director of Human Resources, Springstone HealthCare (Now LifePoint) October 2018 - February 2020
Director of Talent Acquisition and Onboarding, Surgical Care Affiliates - and OptumHealth Company May 2015 - October 2018
Human Resources Manager, JVL Ventures -- Joint Venture Startup between AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile September 2012 - May 2015
Human Resources and Communications Specialist, Yum! Brands - Pizza Hut January 2010 - December 2011
Communications Specialist, PetSmart May 2007 - January 2010
Education
Bachelor of Arts | Baylor University
MS Management and Organizational Behavior | University of Texas, Dallas

Your career isn't over until YOU say it is!

Reviews

My session with Jennifer was my first time seeking career coaching and I am so glad that I did. Jennifer was prepared, knowledgeable and was able to work through my issue. She helped me understand my value and gave me the data points and tools to ask for a salary market adjustment. Jennifer even checked in with me after to see if I was successful. I highly recommend Jennifer and her coaching sessions.

Anonymous, 45
Nov. 07, 2024

It's a pleasure working with Jennifer. She's a straight shooter who cares deeply about your satisfaction and sense of fulfillment both professionally and personally. In our session, she helped me see my path through a new lens and provided actionable items to help me get started. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who is feeling stuck and needs a friendly push in the right direction.

Giana C. , 25
May. 16, 2024

I had a great session with Jennifer! She gave me really good insights into my next steps and things I can already start to improve now with my LinkedIn profile. Her thoughts were especially useful for my upcoming year-end review and conversations with my manager. She also gave me some questions I need to start to think about to have a clearer life & career plan in the next five years or so. I'll definitely revisit the notes of our session multiple times in the future. Thank you!

Vanessa W. , 36
May. 09, 2024

Jennifer was extremely knowledgeable about the current job market and trends, this was very valuable to me and helped me better understand my current situation. She also had expertise and information about various job categories and employers I had not considered. Thanks to Jennifer, I am now a finalist for 2 government positions with the state!

Kristin K. , 48
Apr. 22, 2024

Jennifer is such a superstar! I got so much out of our session that even after the first 15 minutes I already felt I received more than enough value, the rest was just a bonus and icing on the cake. She delivered so many tips and actionable advice that answered all my questions and more. I am so grateful for her business wisdom and would recommend her to anyone looking for clarity in their business and career!

Emma L. , 42
Oct. 10, 2023

One session with Jennifer left me feeling so energized and excited for what's to come. She was so helpful in forming actionable steps for my career growth, while also helping me put my situation into perspective. I highly recommend working with her!

Lacey J. , 34
Sep. 20, 2023