Jen Blakey

About Jen Blakey

Experienced Vice President of Human Resources with an extensive background in the real estate industry and a proven track record of success in organizational development, performance management, and talent acquisition. Skilled in designing and implementing comprehensive training and development strategies across various areas, including operations management, sales, and learning management systems.Key Skills and Expertise:Organizational Development: Adept at aligning HR strategies with overall business objectives, fostering a high-performance culture, and leading organizational change initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.Performance Management: Experienced in establishing performance expectations, providing constructive feedback, and implementing performance improvement plans to maximize employee potential and drive organizational success.Talent Acquisition: Oversee the recruiting function attracting, recruiting, and retaining top talent through innovative sourcing strategies, effective employer branding, and streamlined selection processes.Training and Development: Skilled in designing and delivering engaging training programs that enhance employee skills, knowledge, and performance across all levels of the organization. Expertise in utilizing learning management systems to optimize training delivery and track employee progress.Leadership and Management: A strong leader with a Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) focused on Organizational Leadership and Transformational Change. Proven ability to inspire and motivate teams, build collaborative relationships, and drive results through effective communication and delegation. Designed, developed world class leadership programs focused on management level and needs. Additional Qualifications:Deep understanding of the real estate industry and its unique HR challenges.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.Overall, a highly accomplished and results-oriented HR leader with the vision and expertise to drive organizational success through strategic HR initiatives and a focus on employee development and engagement.

Experience

1. Vice President, Human Resources

   Irvine Company

   Jan 2005 — Present · Irvine, CA, US

   Oversee the following areas of Talent Management and Development- Organizational Development and Learning - Talent Acquisition - Act as HR Business Partner for all Finance/Accounting functions

Education

• University of California, Irvine

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

• Brandman University

  Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Organizational Leadership

  2012 — 2015

• Chapman University

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Organizational Leadership

Skills

• Workshop Facilitation
• Instructional Design
• Real Estate
• Sap
• Change Management
• Onboarding
• Interviews
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Workforce Planning
• Management Consulting
• Career Development
• Business Process Improvement
• Benefits Administration
• Marketing
• Technical Recruiting
• Consulting
• Strategy
• Program Management
• Time Management
• HR Policies
• Team Building
• Management
• Talent Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Learning Management
• Process Improvement
• Executive Coaching
• Direct Sales
• Staff Development
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Operations Management
• Training Delivery
• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Retail
• Sales
• Team Leadership
• Erp
• Training