As a people-focused organization, The Jacobson Group believes every employee’s contributions matter and impact the success of our organization, clients and candidates. In honor of Employee Appreciation Day, we’re shining the spotlight on three featured employees.
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PHOKHAM O'CONNOR
Talent Delivery Manager, 11 years at Jacobson
Hometown: Elgin, Illinois
Alma Mater: University of Illinois
Describe Your Role: As a talent delivery manager, I manage a team of recruiters who recruit candidates for our clients in need of temporary support.
Personal Mantra: Do better, be better.
Jacobson in Three Words: Professional, Energetic, Caring
When You Grew Up, You Hoped to Become: An archaeologist
First Concert: Eminem
Best Place You Ever Visited: Bocas Del Toro, Panama
One Thing You Are Grateful For: My adorable daughter
GILLIAN GRYZ
Research Team Lead, 5 years at Jacobson
Hometown: Glenview, Illinois
Alma Mater: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Describe Your Role: I am the research team lead for executive search and I do my best to find the best insurance leaders for our roles.
Favorite Dessert: My favorite dessert is a deep dish cookie with ice cream.
Favorite Thing About Working at Jacobson: My favorite thing about working at Jacobson is my team – I am so grateful to work with all of them!
First Concert: Britney Spears
Best Place You Ever Visited: Lake Atitlán in Guatemala
When You Grew Up, You Hoped to Become: A museum curator
Jacobson in Three Words: Collaborative, Warm, Hard-working
JESSE DEVER
Recruiter, 8 months at Jacobson
Hometown: Lake Zurich, Illinois
Alma Mater: Miami University in Oxford, Ohio
Describe Your Role: I am a recruiter for Jacobson’s temporary staffing team. My job involves working with qualified candidates who are seeking new opportunities throughout the insurance industry.
Jacobson in Three Words: Supportive, Dependable, Ambitious
Favorite Movie: Braveheart
How You Stay Motivated while Working From Home: Daily communication and collaboration with my team
First Concert: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Fun Fact About Yourself: I was a competitive D1 college cheerleader.
Want to join our team? View our corporate careers page here.