Jessica Palmeri is one of the newest members of Team Hyrell. As a Community Manager in Hyrell's Marketing Department, she works with the Director of Marketing to reach out to current Hyrell customers, future users, and general fans of Hyrell to spread the word about our Online Hiring System.
Outside of work, Jessica is always up for new adventures and is passionate about art, music, design, and other creative outlets. We asked Jessica to sit down and share her thoughts about her Hyrell experience:
You recently started with Hyrell as a Community Manager, what do you think so far?
I love my job at Hyrell! (And no, they are not paying me to say that.) As one of the newest team members, I’ve been welcomed into Hyrell with open arms. So far it’s been a great ride and I can’t wait to see what’s next.
So what does a Community Manager do?
I work with the Director of Marketing to build a strong coalition of corporate clients, customers, potential customers, Hyrell Team members, and general fans of the Hyrell Online Hiring System. To accomplish this task I work with social media platforms, such as: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Hyrell’s Recruiting and Hiring Blog for HR Professionals. I also try to reach out directly to our users and try to understand more about their business and hiring needs.
I’m also very excited now that we are launching our new Resource Center, which will provide great resources for our community. (Check out my recent blog post on this as well!)
We also hear you work on our Hyrell Team Community too? Isn't it time for another office BBQ?
It’s my personal goal to bring the office together for some much needed fun and relaxation – and usually that tends to involve food! Whether it’s a backyard BBQ or a fancy dinner hosted by Brian (our CEO), we work to build a strong community within Team Hyrell and share our unique corporate culture with the entire Hyrell Client Family.
We talk a lot about Social Media Marketing, but what do you think about using Social Media to Recruit and Hire?
Social Media is a great way to connect directly with your audience no matter what message you are trying to send. If you have a strong online community, with active members, and engaging conversation, then leveraging your Social Media Network to help recruit and hire new employees seems like a perfect match!
Quick fire Time! What’s your favorite food?
I love to try different cuisines from all over the world, but my absolute FAVORITE is anything Italian (particularly my Dad’s homemade pasta sauce – Yum!)
Did you ever meet someone from "The Office"?
Yes! I have been to not one but TWO Office Conventions (which were conveniently held I in my home town). It’s always a big celebration when actors or producers from the show come to visit Scranton.
Mac or PC?
Macs are near and dear to my heart, but I still use a PC.
iPhone or Android?
iPhone all the way!
Which app can you not live without?
Instagram! I love chronicling my adventures through beautifully filtered photography.
Oh, mind if we see some of your favorite photos?
Sure! You can check out my full profile here.
Most frequently checked website?
I’m a total news and information junkie so CNN.com (for what’s seriously going on in the world) or Buzzfeed.com (for fun Top 10 lists about pop culture)
We also asked around the office to see what Jessica's new co-workers had to say:
"Jess has a great sense of humor and she contributes to a fun office environment. We work together often on projects and she has a way of knowing what I need before I ask – a total team player!" - Bill Wilson, Sales Representative
"Jessica is my Trade Show partner and is excellent with our clients! The quality I like the most about her is she's very personable and gets to know you before talking business. Truly a professional at what she does for Hyrell!" - Jamie Monahan, National Account Executive
"Jessica is one of those personalities that will always make you smile. She is positive, upbeat and always willing to help. We need more Jess’s in this world." - Lisa Hellene, Customer Support Specialist
For more information about Jessica, check out her LinkedIn Profile. She loves meeting new people and making new connections!
