Jessica Barnier, MBA, PMP has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Since 2022, they have been working as a Project Specialist at the American Institutes for Research. Prior to that, from 2021 to 2021, they served as a Project Manager at IMPAQ International.
From 2018 to 2021, Jessica worked at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where they held the position of Registrar Operations/Project Specialist. In this role, they led multiple information system and software implementation projects, oversaw the yearly publish process and software for the Graduate and Undergraduate Course Catalogs, and collaborated with third-party software vendors and university leadership to address software needs.
From 2012 to 2018, they worked at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Continuing Education, initially as a Continuing Education Human Resources professional. During this time, Jessica developed and led a high-performing team of project assistants, actively contributing to various change management initiatives. Additionally, they administered training and orientation for all Continuing Education employees and played a key role in developing a prototype data storage system using SharePoint.
Earlier in their career, Jessica held positions at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire as an MBA Graduate Assistant and a Learning Spaces Technology Assistant/Troubleshooter. In these roles, they provided technical support for computer labs and classrooms on campus, managed computer installations and updates, and resolved technology issues promptly.
Prior to their work at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Jessica had a brief stint as a Supplementary Instruction Leader/Tutor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2010.
Overall, Jessica Barnier has demonstrated their expertise in project management, change management, software implementation, team leadership, and technical support throughout their career.
Jessica Barnier holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a concentration in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Jessica also obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with a focus on French and Psychology. In addition, Jessica participated in a study abroad program at the University of Lower Normandy in France through the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Furthermore, Jessica has obtained several certifications to further enhance their professional skills. Jessica is a Project Management Professional (PMP) certified by the Project Management Institute since October 2017. Moreover, they hold the SHRM-CP certification from SHRM, obtained in November 2014. In December 2012, they earned the Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI. Recently, in January 2021, Jessica became a Private Aircraft Pilot certified by the Federal Aviation Administration.
January, 2022 - present