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Jennifer (Simmons) Duggan

Small Business Owner | Former Healthcare HR Leader, Joy of Work Services
$145/Session
29 Reviews
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About Me

***To Book a 15 Minute Complimentary Consultation, please email me at jennifersd@joyofwork.co -- I would love to meet you and answer any questions you may have prior to booking! Sometimes you find yourself in a situation at work or in your career where it doesn't feel quite right, but you're not sure where to get an honest opinion. The HR team at your job would love to tell you a lot of things, but most of the time...they can only say so much. I know...I've been on both sides of this problem, so I'd love to help. You also may be in a job search that isn't producing the results you want, and you aren't sure why. You've interviewed multiple times, and haven't secured the job yet. I've changed careers, navigated an industry change, more than once...and have taken unexpected chances to make sure my career is complimentary to my life and my personal values. Let's chat -- I'd love to walk you through a tricky situation, or help you get out of one to find a career that you can truly enjoy. After 15 years of working in human resources and talent acquisition... for a startup, in healthcare and hospitality, I've seen it all, and I know one thing for sure....your career isn't over until you say it is! Areas of Expertise (why I might be a good fit for you): • You have recently been laid off -- and you feel frustrated, confused and need some direction or a jolt to start (or restart if it's been a long search) looking for your next role • You are looking to make a career transition – to another field or job entirely • Something interesting happened at work, and you aren’t sure what to do about it • You are a leader in a tough situation (with your team, your boss, next steps…etc.) • You are looking for a new job, but haven’t had success finding it, or don’t know where to start • You want to talk about salary • You are mid-career, feel stagnant, and aren’t finding joy in your daily work • You are brand new to the workforce (hello recent grads!), or looking, and feel like you just need some advice

Get to Know Me

Current Position
Small Business Owner | Former Healthcare HR Leader, Joy of Work Services
Previous Positions
Senior Director of Talent Acquisition, Springstone HealthCare (Now LifePoint) November 2021 - August 2022
Regional Director of Human Resources, Springstone HealthCare (Now LifePoint) February 2020 - November 2021
Hospital Director of Human Resources, Springstone HealthCare (Now LifePoint) October 2018 - February 2020
Director of Talent Acquisition and Onboarding, Surgical Care Affiliates - and OptumHealth Company May 2015 - October 2018
Human Resources Manager, JVL Ventures -- Joint Venture Startup between AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile September 2012 - May 2015
Human Resources and Communications Specialist, Yum! Brands - Pizza Hut January 2010 - December 2011
Communications Specialist, PetSmart May 2007 - January 2010
Education
Bachelor of Arts | Baylor University
MS Management and Organizational Behavior | University of Texas, Dallas

Sometimes you just have to ask yourself, "why not?" And put any responses based on fear aside.

Reviews

Jennifer was extremely knowledgeable about the current job market and trends, this was very valuable to me and helped me better understand my current situation. She also had expertise and information about various job categories and employers I had not considered. Thanks to Jennifer, I am now a finalist for 2 government positions with the state!

Kristin K. , 48
Apr. 22, 2024

Jennifer is such a superstar! I got so much out of our session that even after the first 15 minutes I already felt I received more than enough value, the rest was just a bonus and icing on the cake. She delivered so many tips and actionable advice that answered all my questions and more. I am so grateful for her business wisdom and would recommend her to anyone looking for clarity in their business and career!

Emma L. , 42
Oct. 10, 2023

One session with Jennifer left me feeling so energized and excited for what's to come. She was so helpful in forming actionable steps for my career growth, while also helping me put my situation into perspective. I highly recommend working with her!

Lacey J. , 34
Sep. 20, 2023

I’ve been in the workforce for less than 10 years and I lost my job unexpectedly. It was a challenging time, but I’m incredibly thankful to have Jennifer as my career coach. She was a tremendous help in navigating this period of extreme uncertainty in my career. She shared clear instructions on filing for unemployment which managed my expectations and eased my anxiety. She kept me accountable during my job search and ensured I didn’t let my negative self-talk hinder me from making progress on finding my next job. I truly believe I wouldn’t have my current job if it wasn’t for Jennifer’s encouragement and positivity. If you’re on the fence on whether to book a session with Jennifer, I would say go for it because she really reframed my perspective on work and boosted my confidence. I know you’ll have the same if not better experience working with her too!

Cindy L. , 29
Aug. 09, 2023

Jennifer was absolutely wonderful! She provided thorough advice and actionable items for me. She really helped me get a hold of what I should do next with a career transition. Although I took notes, she also provided a detailed, follow up email with key points and next steps. I could not recommend her enough.

Ludnie D. , 35
Feb. 26, 2023

Jennifer listens, offers perspective and organizes steps into manageable pieces. I appreciate her ability to both help me narrow my focus, while also not making me feel boxed in. She demonstrates competence, knowledge, experience, and utilizes a direct approach that helped me discover my path (which turned out to be way different than I had anticipated!)

LeAnne S. , 48
Jan. 22, 2023