Jaclyn Groendyke

Jaclyn Groendyke has a strong background in human resources and hospitality. Jaclyn is currently serving as the Vice President of People and Culture at SmartStop Self Storage since June 2022. Prior to this, they were the Corporate Director of Human Resources at a private company starting in October 2020.

From 2018 to 2020, Jaclyn worked at Montage International in various roles, including Director of Human Resources, Director of Rooms|Guest Experience, and Director of Learning and Development.

Before that, they worked as an Adjunct Instructor at Orange Coast College from 2010 to 2019, where they facilitated classes preparing students for the hospitality industry.

Earlier in their career, Jaclyn held positions at St. Regis Hotel and The St. Regis Monarch Beach as a Property Service Culture Trainer, Director of Front Office, and Director of Guest Services, respectively.

Jaclyn also served as a Human Resources Manager at The St. Regis Princeville Resort from 2005 to 2007, where they focused on training and development.

Jaclyn Groendyke completed a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership from Brandman University between 2011 and 2014. Prior to that, they obtained an Associate's degree in the Hotel Certificate Program from Orange Coast College, which they attended from 2003 to 2005. There is no available information about their education at Columbia College Chicago. In terms of additional certifications, Jaclyn obtained various certificates through LinkedIn, including "Leading Your Team Through Change," "Unconscious Bias," "Creating Fun and Engaging Video Training: The How," "Diversity Recruiting," "Giving and Receiving Feedback," "How to Give Negative Feedback to Senior Colleagues," "Leading Organizations: Ten Timeless Truths (getAbstract Summary)," "Transformational Leadership," and "How to Use LinkedIn Learning." These certificates were obtained between January 2020 and June 2020.