Kervina Jolly, MBA, SHRM-CP

Kervina Jolly has a diverse work experience in payroll and benefits administration. Kervina currently holds the position of Associate Director of Payroll, Equity, and Benefits at Ovid Therapeutics, where they ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for a workforce of 45 employees. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Payroll at Women In Need, Inc. (Win), where they established internal pay controls and directed payroll transactions. Kervina also worked as a Regional HR & Payroll Manager at Juniper Communities, llc, where they managed payroll operations and benefits administration. Kervina has also held the position of Director of Payroll at City University of New York, where they managed comprehensive payroll processes for 10 employees and coordinated with various stakeholders on legal changes. Additionally, they worked as a Lead Payroll Specialist at CEB, now Gartner, and as a Payroll Specialist II at ADP.

Kervina Jolly, MBA, SHRM-CP has an extensive education history in the field of human resources and management. In 2011, they completed their Bachelor's Degree in Communication from Kennesaw State University. Kervina then pursued further education and obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Human Resources Management from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University in 2014.

In 2016, Kervina enrolled in the New York Institute of Technology and completed a SHRM Certificate Prep Course in Human Resources. Additionally, they obtained a Master's degree in Labor Studies from CUNY School of Professional Studies, but the end-year is not specified.

Kervina also holds various certifications related to their field. In January 2017, they became a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) through SHRM. Kervina has also obtained several managerial and leadership certifications from City University of New York, including Managerial Competencies Certificate (MCC), Managerial Power Tools: Motivating, Coaching, Teambuilding, Lean Six Sigma (White Belt), Manage in the Middle: Effective Power Relationships Up and Down, Strengthening Workplace Communication, Resolving Conflict: A Leadership Approach, and Foundations of Management.

Furthermore, Kervina obtained the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification from City University of New York in May 2018. Kervina also completed the Mental Health First Aid USA training from the National Council for Behavioral Health in March 2018.

Overall, Kervina Jolly has a diverse educational background with a focus on human resources and management, as well as several certifications that demonstrate their commitment to professional development in their field.