Jessica Potwora

About Jessica Potwora

With a Master\'s degree in Technology Management and a wealth of diverse experience, I am passionate about tackling unique and difficult challenges. Each step in my career has been driven by my excitement for problem-solving and improving processes. I leverage my extensive experiences, network, and the expertise of those around me to make work run smoother and more efficiently.My career journey reflects my ability to take on complex problems and drive impactful solutions across various roles, including- Event Marketing Management: Leading strategic planning and managing multi-million dollar budgets for conferences, tradeshows, and customer education events- Marketing Program Management: Developing and managing marketing programs for engineering services and cybersecurity products, incorporating key business insights and technical information- Manufacturing Project Management: Coordinating multiple projects, driving consensus decisions, and identifying opportunities for process improvements- Human Resources and Office Administration: Partnering with leadership to develop job descriptions, career ladders, and pay matrices, and overseeing benefits administration and employee relations- Global HR Support: Managing international hiring efforts, global mobility tracking, and creative sourcing initiatives for highly qualified industry leaders- R&D Project Management: Tracking resources and managing software, hardware, and firmware development projects.I am committed to leveraging my skills and experience to drive success and foster positive, impactful relationships in the workplace.

Experience

1. Event Marketing Manager

   Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)

   Oct 2023 — Present · Pullman, WA, US

   Use my knowledge of various areas in the Marketing & Communications division to provide support to managers and employees within the events department. I provide information to and consult with management in the strategic planning process, developing and leading event department-level marketing strategies and processes. I prioritize providing resources and leadership to create a productive, creative, and collaborative work environment that reflects and advances SEL culture, values and objectives. In partnership with Event team leaders, I manage a multi-million dollar budget to support conferences & tradeshows and customer education events.Gained Experience with additional tools: PowerBI, CVent, Cornerstone LMS, Skilljar LMS, Workday

Education

• University of Idaho

  Bachelor's degree, Human Resource Management, Operations Management,

  2011 — 2015

• University of Idaho

  Master's degree, Technology Management