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About Me

My name is Jessica Miller-Merrell. I'm a new mother, author, blogger, recruiter, human resource professional, and professional networker.

Visit my blog at www.blogging4jobs.com to learn the unwritten rules of the job search!

Ask me about my soon to be released book, Tweet This! Twitter for Business. Available February 2010.

Don't forget to tune into the only live job search webshow on MomTV hosted by me, Blogging4jobs every Sunday at 9 PM EST. Visit http://www.momtv.com/blogging4jobs.html

Work History

Xceptional HR
CEO
January 2006 to Present
Xceptional HR. Moore, OK. Chief Executive Officer. Jan. 06-present
CEO of Recruiting and Human Resources consulting firm. Provide training, recruiting, and social media solutions for businesses and HR & Recruiting departments.
• Successful blogger and author of Blogging4Jobs.com for four years.
• Professional speaker on the topics of New Media, Virtual Workforce, Social Recruiting, and Employee Engagement.
• Author of Tweet This! Twitter for Business released in February 2010.
• Host of weekly online job search webshow on MingleMediaTV.com.
• Current projects include Get Social Conference & Texting4Jobs.

OfficeMax
HR Director
July 2007 to November 2009
OfficeMax. Norman, OK. Human Resource Director. Jul. 07-Nov. 09
Served as Human Resource Director for 600 employees & 5 direct reports at OfficeMax National Sales Center. Responsible for full-cycle recruiting, employee relations, training, performance management, and strategic planning.
• Managed recruiting budget of more than $300,000. Streamlined recruiting and advertising resulting in a savings of over $100,000 in 12 months.
• Reduced turnover by 60% in a 6 month period.
• Implemented new media recruiting strategy that resulted in 30% of total hires.
• Oversaw sales assessment implementation & online processes including exit interviews and employee surveys.