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Jennifer Carlson (She/Her)
Co-Founder & Executive Director, Apprenti/WTIA Workforce Institute
Jennifer Carlson is a senior-level General Manager and Business Strategist with expertise in strategy, product development, and business development.
With 18 years of experience, Jennifer has a proven track record of aligning corporate initiatives with business strategy to drive growth and profitability.
She excels in identifying and implementing best practices across various corporate disciplines to create global business plans and measure return on investments.
Jennifer is highly skilled in talent development, mentoring junior colleagues into leadership roles, and fostering continuous process improvement.
Her specialties include business development, product analysis, global business strategy, relationship management, talent development, and more.
Jennifer holds degrees in MSA, Marketing, and Business Management from Ohio University, and BA in Journalism with a minor in Sociology from Colorado State University.
She has held various roles in organizations such as Executive Director at Apprenti, VP of Business Development at WTIA, and Director of Sales at SeaBright Holdings, Inc., among others.
Jennifer has also served as an Adjunct Professor at Seattle University and has a background in sports and marketing management.
Throughout her career, Jennifer has demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, managerial leadership, brand development, and public speaking.
Her diverse experience includes contract negotiation, workforce development, fundraising, and team building.