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October 27, 2015
SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
UNF STUDENT CHAPTER
UNF SHRM behind the scenes at Everbank Field
by
Jessica Wilson
Friday, October 16, 2015 – Members of
SHRM Jacksonville visited Jacksonville
Jaguars, LLC at Everbank Field for an
opportunity to tour the facilities and meet
the people who work behind the scenes of
the NFL organization. In attendance
representing UNF were Jeremy Marshall
(President, UNF SHRM) and Jessica Wilson
(Director, Communications, UNF SHRM).
Participants of the site tour were greeted by
the head of the Jaguars’ HR department
Jessica Jones (Director, Employee Relations).
Jones was accompanied by Natalie
McGinniss (Manager, Employee Relations).
The tour included a closer look at the playing
field, as well as a visit to the new
FanDuelVille Deck where the party cabanas
and pool are located. The walking portion of
the tour ended at Shad Khan’s suite where
the owner of the team enjoys watching the
games with a panoramic view above the 50yard line.
Tour participants relaxed in the suite and
asked Jones and McGinniss about their work
for the Jaguars. Amazingly, these two
women make up the entire human resources
department for the organization.
Jones came to the Jaguars three years ago
with a law background. McGinniss started
just two months ago with a background in
hospitality HR management.
Jones and McGinniss answered questions
about working in the NFL industry, how they
handle recruitment for the Jaguars, and how
to be successful in a HR career.
Jones’ advice included, “Don’t just do the job;
do more than the job.” She said, “Give 110%,
and wow! People notice.”
View of Everbank Field from the FanDuelVille Deck
a front desk clerk at a hotel although her true
interest was in HR. Her perseverance paid off
and she was later offered a HR position at the
hotel.
McGinniss advised that to get a foot in the
door, you might have to take a job you don’t
want. She reflected on her days of working as
Natalie McGinniss (left) and Jessica Jones (center) receive a
certificate of appreciation from Natasha Slaughter
(Director, College Relations, SHRM Jacksonville, right).
Later, tour participants had the opportunity
to ask questions to a business panel of key
Jaguars employees, including Tracey Evans
(Director, Events), David Altman (Manager,
Premium Seating & Suites), Cassie Sadowitz
(Deputy General Counsel), Genya Adesso
(Director, Marketing), and Debye Whelchel
(Controller).
UNF SHRM is
welcoming new
members
Our mission here at UNF is to help students
gain knowledge of effective Human Resource
Management skills, connect them with local
Human Resource professionals, get them
involved in various Human Resource related
projects in the community, and give them
opportunities to socialize with fellow
students in their fields of interest!
The University of North Florida Student
Chapter of the Society for Human Resources
Management (SHRM) is a professional
organization open to students who are
interested in the human resources field. The
organization is designated to promote a
closer affiliation between the business
community and students.
The objectives of the organization are to
keep students up to date on new
developments in the field of human
resources management, to acquaint students
to the human resources field, and to develop
a nucleus of truly professional human
administrators for the future.
Student membership is open to students of
at least sophomore standing. Full-time and
part-time students are welcome. Students
may be enrolled in either undergraduate
program or the graduate programs of the
University of North Florida. Members need
not be business majors.
INTERESTED IN JOINING?
We’d love to have you! Membership is free.
For more information about joining UNF
SHRM, contact:
CAROL SPECTOR, SPHR
UNF CHAPTER ADVISOR
Email: [email protected]
;
UNF SHRM
Executive Board
UNF Chapter Advisor
Carol Spector, SPHR
President
Jeremy Marshall
Vice President
Hamza Hamid
Secretary
Alec Ferguson
Treasurer
Michael Burkhardt
Questions or comments?
Email: [email protected]
Connect on Facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/
SHRMUNF/
UPCOMING EVENTS
UNF Professional Speaker Series:
“The Legal Implications of Social
Media in the Workplace”
Guest Speaker: Mark A. Addington
(Addington Law) represents private and
public sector employers in employment
and labor disputes.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Coggin College of Business
Building 42, Room 1116
8:45PM to 9:45PM
Director, Communications
Jessica Wilson
Director, Student Relations
Brittany Winlock
Director, Professional Relations
Sean Pozin
Webmaster
Michael Rivera
UNF SHRM General Meeting
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Coggin College of Business
Building 42, Room TBA
8:45PM to 10:00PM