Jessica O'Dowd

Jessica O'Dowd has a diverse work experience that spans across various roles and industries. Jessica currently holds the position of Senior Manager, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) at Arc'teryx Equipment, where they are responsible for implementing global diversity, equity, and inclusion benchmarks. Prior to this, Jessica worked as the Manager, Employee Experience at the same company, where they led a team responsible for employee engagement surveys and all-company events. Jessica also played a crucial role in establishing and leading the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) committee.

Before Arc'teryx, Jessica worked as a Talent Communications Lead, where they developed internal communications strategies and facilitated organization-wide social network implementation. Jessica also served as a Merchandise Analyst, where they developed processes for global retail allocations and collaborated with various teams to improve inventory analysis and delivery.

Jessica's early career includes roles as a Sales Operations Specialist at Arc'teryx, a Staff Accountant at KPMG, and an Accountant at Nilson & Company. Jessica also gained experience as a Treasurer and Fundraising Event Coordinator at Interfit - the Integrated Fitness Society and as an Office Leader, Shift Leader, and Server at Cactus Club.

Additionally, Jessica has experience outside the corporate world, including their role as a Birth Doula at Hatch Doulas. Jessica also worked as a Training Facilitator at Inclusive Excellence Strategy Solutions Inc. and as a Facilitator, Moderator, and Workshop Developer at Jessica Summits Productions, where they led workshops and moderated panels on inclusion and belonging.

Overall, Jessica O'Dowd has a diverse background in various areas including equity, diversity, and inclusion, employee experience, communications, merchandising, accounting, and event coordination.

Jessica O'Dowd has completed a Certificate in Intercultural Studies at The University of British Columbia, specializing in Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies. Jessica is expected to complete this program in 2021. Additionally, they have pursued a BBA degree in Accounting at Okanagan College. There is no information available about when they started or completed this degree. Jessica also holds a StandOut Team Leader Certification from The Marcus Buckingham Company, an ADP Company, although the specific details of when they obtained this certification are unknown.