Our Staff
Jessica Gibbs, Seeker of the Skills
Jessica is our lead manufacturing staffing specialist. Her focus is to work with employers and job seekers on positions such as fork lift operator, CNC machinist, material handler and quality inspector. Her enthusiasm and extensive experience of solving problems and handling conflict make her the perfect fit to work with manufacturing job seekers and employers alike. She has worked with the team for 3 years and her energy and commitment to helping people find their success in the manufacturing world is tremendous. Jessica's past experience working with a large and successful summer camp gives her the passion and dedication to help people and solve problems each day.
Fun Fact: She was raised on the old Disney
movies: The Cat from Outerspace, Race to Witch Mountain, 3 Lives of Thomasina,
Apple Dumpling Gang and Pete’s Dragon are among her favorites.
Kristy Kay, Business Development Guru
Kristy is our business development
professional. She works to connect with employers in our area to understand
business challenges and opportunities as it relates to recruiting, screening,
onboarding and retention. She is known for the great questions she asks and her ability to solve problems with her creative thinking and solution oriented
mindset. If you see her driving the "Express-MOBILE", be sure to honk and say
"hi"!
Fun Fact: She can play 3 instruments: the saxophone, the guitar, and the piano.
Cheryl McKenzie, Consultant
Cheryl joined Asheville Express in December 2013. Her focus is to work with employers and job seekers for positions in the administrative and healthcare field such as administrative assistant, bookkeeper, medical office, receptionist, billing clerk and coder. Cheryl's desire to help employers find the right administrative professional makes her dynamic, honest and confident when helping job seekers. Her previous experience as an educator provides the foundation to act as a consultant when working with employers.
Fun Fact: She has never seen Gone With The
Wind, Romeo & Juliet, or Titanic.
Lauren Schneider, Operations Administrator
Lauren is the key administrative support person for our team and office. She is vital to client, associate, and co worker success. She works hard to be fast, friendly, and accurate each day to provide a stellar experience for all around her. Her background in hospitality and running a summer camp have given her the organizational skills and energy to run an efficient and fun operations.
Fun Fact: Her family in Germany owned a castle.
Brooke Souder: Administrative Matchmaker Extraordinaire
Brooke joined our team in March of 2017. Moving from Hawaii, her focus is to work with employers and job seekers for administrative positions in both the manufacturing and professional service industries. She identifies a variety of administrative talent with customer service, accounting, and legal knowledge.
Fun Fact: She was in an was in an Oscar
Mayer Wiener commercial when she was a kid. Gold star for anyone who can find a copy of the commercial!
Allie Thompson, Front Office Coordinator
MORE TO COME SOON!
Caleena Walker, Recruiting Assistant
Caleena is the recruiting assistant for Express Employment Professionals of Asheville. She brings experience and work ethic from a career in retail management. Her ability to help people and determine what they need translates to success on our team as she works with job seekers on their employment journey.
Fun Fact: She has been stung by a BULLET ANT and now has a fear of all ants. Big or little!
WhoDey, Office Dog and Greeter
WhoDey is an important member of our team and office operation. Whether she greets someone at the door or sleeps in the middle of the hall way, she ensures that all who interact with her feel her love and peace!
Fun Fact: Whodey is a goldendoodle. She doesn't shed and is hypo-allergenic.