Jaimie DeRight

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    People Operator | Organizational Development Practitioner | Leadership Development Strategist | Attorney

  • Education

    • Syracuse university college of law

      2010 - 2013
      Doctor of law (j.d.)

      Activities and Societies: President, Jewish Law Students Association

    • University of rochester

      2004 - 2008
      Bachelor's degree english

      Activities and Societies: Delta Gamma Fraternity President – Panhellenic Council Order of Omega Honor Society Double majored in: - English with a concentration in creative writing - African and African American Studies

  • Experience

    • Fulton county public schools

      Jun 2008 - Jul 2010
      Special education teacher - teach for america corps member

      Children growing up in disenfranchised communities lack access to resources and opportunities and attend schools that are not equipped to meet all their needs. This is known as educational inequity.Teach For America is a diverse network of leaders who confront educational inequity by teaching for at least two years and then working with unwavering commitment from every sector of society to create a nation free from this injustice. As educators, advocates, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and community members, TFA fights for the aspirations of students and families.Interested? Learn More at www.teachforamerica.org Show less

    • Legal services of central new york

      Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
      Protection and advocacy group intern
    • Warrior technology, llc

      May 2013 - Sept 2013
      Contracts administrator intern

      - Supported company operations in areas of contracts administration, human resources, and corporate compliance. - Assisted in trademark filings, execution of teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and legal review of employee policies.

    • Makeoffices

      Aug 2013 - Dec 2018

      - Implemented initiatives to optimize employee engagement, recognition and satisfaction. - Trained and supported a team of 35+ employees across four states.- Involved in the day to day sales operations process of MakeOffices. - Acts as a liaison between top C-Level management and employees and other stakeholders- Managed legal matters including transactional, contractual and legal compliance needs of MakeOffices.- Handles diverse legal, business and real estate issues including contract drafting and lease review. Show less

      • Consultant

        Jun 2017 - Dec 2018
      • Chief of Staff & General Counsel

        Aug 2013 - Jun 2017
    • Sestra systems

      Jan 2019 - Mar 2020
      Director of internal operations

      Sestra is an Internet of Things (IOT) hospitality company that turns beverage taps into connected devices to prevent loss, increase revenue, and provide unprecedented global control. Most notably, while in this role, I:- Implemented 360 reviews and pulse surveys with employees to improve and maintain employee NPS- Planned and executed company wide employee enrichment initiatives focused on core tenets- Strengthened cross-organizational relationships to improve efficiencies and meet overall business goals- Created an employee-run recognition program as a way to appreciate the team and strengthen employee motivation and grow overall company satisfaction- Focused on the importance of internal brand and its effects on the brand as a whole to maintain and improve culture, business and overall company growth Show less

    • Rd jones + associates

      Mar 2020 - Jan 2022
      Senior vice president of operations

      RD Jones + Associates is an award-winning full-service design firm specializing in interior design, interior architecture, and FF&E procurement. Our areas of expertise include new construction, renovations, repositioning, and adaptive reuse for hotels, resorts, timeshares, apartments, condominiums, restaurants, country clubs and corporate office interiors.

    • Becwood purchasing inc.

      Mar 2020 - Jan 2022
      Senior vice president of operations

      Becwood Purchasing, Inc. is a professional hospitality purchasing company offering comprehensive procurement services of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) and operating supplies & equipment (OS&E). All jobs are managed from conception to completion delivering the most efficient, cost-effective contract purchasing with responsive and proactive customer service. The best possible quality and price is delivered within your budget, without sacrificing the design integrity of the project.

    • Freddie mac

      May 2022 - now
      • Leadership Development Senior Manager

        Apr 2024 - now
      • Leadership Development Manager

        May 2022 - Mar 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Diversity, inclusion, and belonging

      Linkedin
      Oct 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Design thinking

      Luma institute
      Aug 2023
    • Understanding and supporting asian employees

      Linkedin
      Oct 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Certified hr od practitioner

      Aihr | academy to innovate hr
      Mar 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • From ideas to action: bring ideas to life through ideation and prototyping

      Ideo u
      Aug 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Dealing with microaggression as an employee

      Linkedin
      Oct 2021
      View certificate certificate