Jessica Ponder

About Jessica Ponder

I was born and raised in Gadsden, AL. I am a 2006 graduate of Auburn University, where I earned a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, with a focus on Human Resources Management. After graduating from Auburn University in 2006, I went on to work as the HR manager at a manufacturing company. While there, I helped the company implement involvement with the local county\'s work release program. After 2.5 years there, I moved on to work with other Human Resources Managers at the nation\'s leading tax credit service provider. In 2013, I began my career with Northwestern Mutual. During my time here, I have obtained my Alabama state life, disability, and long term care insurance licenses, as well as my securities licenses and the RICP designation. I currently serve as COO of Patterson Andrews Wealth Management, an ensemble practice within NM, and manage the operations and administration of the firm. I live in Southside, AL, with my husband, Ben, and am active in my community and local church, where I sing in the choir. I am a founding member of Behind The Smile, Inc, a non-profit that raises awareness for suicide risk in teens. I currently serve as president of the board for the Etowah County Free Clinic, and am a sustainer of the Gadsden Service Guild, for which I served as treasurer for two years.

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer

   Patterson Andrews Wealth Management

   Jan 2024 — Present · AL, US

Education

• Auburn University

  Human Resources Management

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Human Resources
• Sales Process
• Marketing
• Benefits Administration
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Temporary Placement
• College Recruiting
• Executive Management
• Onboarding
• Written Skills
• Telephone Skills
• Motivation
• Multi-Tasked
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Spoken Word
• Email Etiquette
• Communicative Skills
• Leadership
• Temporary Staffing
• Payroll
• Conflict Resolution
• People Skills
• Workers Compensation
• Talent Acquisition
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Internet Recruiting
• Interviews
• Account Management
• Hiring
• Cold Calling
• Insurance
• Employee Benefits
• Recruiting
• Performance Management