Cailyn Heffernan
About Cailyn Heffernan
Cailyn Heffernan is a People Systems Specialist at Apeel, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in talent acquisition and holds a Master of Arts in Leadership Development from Chapman University.
Current Role at Apeel
Cailyn Heffernan serves as a People Systems Specialist at Apeel, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on the design and optimization of people technology systems to enhance the employee experience. She aligns people systems with company objectives to support organizational growth and efficiency. Her work is integral to improving team dynamics and employee engagement within the company.
Previous Experience at Apeel
Cailyn Heffernan has held multiple roles at Apeel prior to her current position. She worked as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator from 2019 to 2020, followed by her role as a Talent Acquisition Operations Specialist for 8 months in 2020. She then served as a Talent Acquisition Operations Supervisor for 6 months in 2020 to 2021. Each of these positions contributed to her understanding of talent acquisition and operational processes within the organization.
Experience at Chapman University
Before her tenure at Apeel, Cailyn Heffernan worked at Chapman University as an Undergraduate Admission Representative from 2017 to 2019. This role involved engaging with prospective students and supporting the admissions process. Cailyn's academic background includes a Master of Arts in Leadership Development, which she completed at Chapman University from 2017 to 2019, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Leadership Studies from 2013 to 2017.
Coaching Background
Cailyn Heffernan has experience as a Leadership Coach at Leadership Inspirations from 2016 to 2017. In this role, she focused on developing leadership skills in individuals and teams. Her coaching experience complements her current work in people systems by enhancing her understanding of team dynamics and employee engagement.
Skills and Strengths
Cailyn Heffernan utilizes CliftonStrengths in her professional practice, including Empathy, Harmony, Developer, Input, and Individualization. These strengths aid her in enhancing team dynamics and fostering employee engagement at Apeel. Her focus on aligning people systems with organizational objectives reflects her commitment to supporting both employees and the company's growth.