Jessi Kessel

Talent Acquisition, Training and Development Manager

Professional Overview

Jessi Kessel is an experienced Talent Acquisition, Training and Development Manager with a proven track record of driving organizational success through strategic human resource initiatives. With a deep understanding of the valuations, mergers and acquisitions industry, Jessi's expertise spans talent management, employee development, and building high-performing teams.

Experience Summary

Current Role

As the Talent Acquisition, Training and Development Manager at DSMA - Valuations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Jessi is responsible for overseeing the company's talent acquisition efforts, designing and implementing comprehensive training programs, and ensuring the continuous professional development of the organization's workforce. In this role, Jessi has been instrumental in attracting and retaining top-tier talent, driving employee engagement, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Jessi is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Beepzz Canada, a dynamic startup focused on revolutionizing the way businesses approach employee engagement and workforce optimization.

Career Progression

Prior to her current roles, Jessi held the position of Dealer Relations Manager at DSMA - Valuations, Mergers & Acquisitions, where she leveraged her strong interpersonal skills and industry expertise to build and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders. Before that, Jessi served as the National Director of Operations at Auto Careers, where she spearheaded operational excellence and led a team of regional managers to drive business growth and customer satisfaction.

Jessi's early career experience includes her role as the President of Machete Marketing Inc., where she honed her entrepreneurial skills and demonstrated her ability to develop and execute effective marketing strategies.

Academic Background

Jessi holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Toronto, with a specialization in Human Resource Management. Her academic achievements include being recognized on the Dean's List for her outstanding academic performance.

Areas of Expertise

• Talent Acquisition and Recruitment

• Employee Training and Development

• Workforce Planning and Optimization

• Organizational Development

• Strategic HR Initiatives

• Stakeholder Management

• Entrepreneurship and Business Strategy

Professional Impact

Throughout her career, Jessi has made significant contributions to the organizations she has been a part of. As the Talent Acquisition, Training and Development Manager at DSMA - Valuations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Jessi has consistently exceeded talent acquisition targets, implemented innovative training programs that have improved employee productivity by 15%, and spearheaded the development of a tailored leadership development program that has resulted in a 20% increase in internal promotions.

As the Co-Founder and CEO of Beepzz Canada, Jessi has successfully secured $2.5 million in seed funding and has driven the development of a cutting-edge employee engagement platform that has been adopted by several leading organizations in the valuations, mergers and acquisitions industry.

Conclusion

Jessi Kessel is a strategic and results-driven talent management professional with a proven ability to drive organizational success through innovative HR initiatives. Her deep industry expertise, coupled with her entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to continuous improvement, make her a valuable asset to any organization seeking to attract, develop, and retain top talent.