Jeff Close, GCDF

Jeff Close, GCDF

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Connecting students to internship opportunities through career development, coaching, support and business partnerships.

  • Education

    • Chippewa Valley Technical College

      1983 - 1984
      Associate Computer Information Systems
    • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

      1977 - 1981
      Bachelor of Arts Secondary Education/Broadfield Social Studies

      Graduated Cum Laude.

  • Experience

    • American Family Insurance

      Jan 1985 - Sept 2021

      Managed Talent Acquisition teams both locally and remotely.Led campus relations and internship program development.Participated in Inclusive Hiring Project.Managed immigration processes for foreign national employees and candidates.Participated in Fair Chance Hiring initiative to create opportunities for justice involved individuals.Participated in Neurodiversity in Tech project to create opportunities for and provide support to individuals on the Autism spectrum.led the Adopt-a-School partnership with Sherman Middle School. Show less

      • Talent Acquisition Manager

        Apr 2014 - Sept 2021
      • Staffing Manager

        Mar 2006 - Apr 2014
      • Sourcing & Diversity Specialist

        Oct 2005 - Mar 2006
      • Staffing Specialist

        Oct 2001 - Oct 2005
      • I/S Technincal Staffing Specialist

        Feb 1999 - Oct 2001
      • I/S Development Supervisor

        Jun 1993 - Feb 1999
      • I/S Development Positions

        Jan 1985 - Jun 1993
    • Madison Area Technical College

      Aug 2005 - now

      Helping students develop the tools to achieve their career goals and then coaching them through finding, obtaining, and achieving success in internships. Helping businesses achieve their goals by leveraging the talents of Madison College interns. Preparing IT students for the job search as they pursue internships and their first IT career opportunities.

      • Student Support Advisor

        Sept 2021 - now
      • Instructor

        Aug 2005 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Diversity Recruiter

      AIRS
      Jun 2005
    • Certified Internet Recruiter

      AIRS
      Jun 2005
    • Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

      HRCI/SHRM
      Jun 2004
    • FQAS: Initial Requirements Completion (v.01)

      Madison Area Technical College
      Aug 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Developing Your Emotional Intelligence

      LinkedIn
      Apr 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • FQAS: Course Design and Assessment (v.01)

      Madison Area Technical College
      Aug 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • FQAS: Teaching Methods and Technology (v.01)

      Madison Area Technical College
      Feb 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • FQAS: Student Success and Behavior Management (v.01)

      Madison Area Technical College
      Feb 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • FQAS Data and Evidence Analysis (v.01)

      Madison Area Technical College
      Feb 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • FQAS Embracing Diversity (v.01)

      Madison Area Technical College
      Feb 2020
      View certificate certificate