Maria Jackson, PHR

Maria Jackson, PHR has a diverse work experience in various HR roles. Maria started their career at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin as a Guest Services Associate in 2015. Maria then interned as an Event Planning Intern at the American Heart Association | American Stroke Association before joining The Reynolds and Reynolds Company as a Customer Training Professional, where they communicated with customers and ensured their satisfaction with software solutions.

In 2017, Maria joined Health Carousel as a Recruiter, and later transitioned to the role of HR Client Services Specialist. In this role, they provided HR support to three clients, managed employee relations cases, and implemented project management initiatives. Maria also led the company's Social Style training program, tracked employee behaviors and engagement, and managed employee changes within the HRIS.

Maria continued their journey at Health Carousel as an HR Corporate Communications Specialist, where they developed internal communication strategies, drafted company-wide communications, and led specific learning and development initiatives. Maria also played a key role in crisis communication planning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Most recently, Maria joined Relevate Health as a Sr. People Operations Generalist, responsible for integrating HR functions and cultures after an acquisition. Maria supports talent acquisition and retention strategies, acts as a liaison between employees and management, and assists with company policies, practices, and regulations.

Overall, Maria Jackson, PHR has a strong background in HR, with experience in employee relations, communication strategies, project management, and talent acquisition.

Maria Jackson, PHR, obtained their Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a focus in Marketing and Management from the University of Kentucky. Maria attended the university from 2012 to 2016. Maria has also acquired several certifications, including the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI in July 2019. Additionally, they have completed various online courses on topics such as building resilience, confronting bias, diversity and inclusion, Microsoft Planner, morning habits of high performers, tips for working remotely, unconscious bias, building professional relationships, and tips for better business writing. These certifications and courses were obtained from LinkedIn, with the most recent completed in July 2020. Maria has also earned the TRACOM Certified SOCIAL STYLE & Versatility Instructor certification, but the dates of completion are unknown.