Jenny (Bulla) Garner

Experience

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  School Town of Munster

  Aug 2003 - Jun 2007

  Teacher (English, Speech, and Theatre)

  English, Speech, and Theatre.

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  McDonald's

  Jun 2007 - Dec 2016

  In this role I proactively developed and executed communications strategies for McDonald's USA. I ensured ongoing dialogue within the business, kept a pulse on hot topics, and anticipated emerging issues. My team aligned the communications strategy with supported U.S. business departments (e.g., Operations, Training, Marketing, Technology, etc.) My primary responsibilities as the Communications Manager in the Houston Region included leading internal and external communications, ongoing management of the regional franchisee leadership council, and continuous alignment of regional and U.S. business priorities. I also acted as a strategic thought partner to the regional management team and developed communications strategies that profitably built sales and customer growth. In this position, I provided leadership counsel to cross-functional teams to ensure that large-scale meetings and events met the expectations established by management. I also led the external and internal strategic communication processes for U.S. Training, Learning & Development. In this position, I supervised the Registration Team within McDonald's U.S. Training, Learning & Development. We coordinated the training, hospitality, and business classes required for all McDonald's employees. I also led the audit with the American Council on Education in order to apply college credits to all McDonald's training.

  • Director of Communications

    Apr 2015 - Dec 2016

  • Communications Manager

    Mar 2013 - Mar 2015

  • Training and Communication Events Manager - U.S. Training, Learning & Development

    Mar 2010 - Mar 2013

  • Supervisor, U.S. Training, Learning & Development at McDonald's Corporation

    Jun 2007 - Mar 2010
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  Olson

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  Vice President, Strategic Communications

  As Vice President of Strategic Communications at Olson Engage, I led the Strategic Communications practice. I advised my clients in strategic message development, executive communication, and change management.

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  ICF Next

  Jan 2019 - Oct 2021

  Partner, Communications

  In this role, I led employee engagement and communication at ICF Next, a global consulting agency.

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  Salient Global

  Oct 2021 - now

  Head of Employee Experience, Managing Partner

  At Salient Global, I am part of a network of experts committed to data-driven solutions and real, sustained growth for our clients. In my current role, I rely on insights and proven best practices to create truly successful workplaces and experiences that matter for employees.