Jessica Sumner MBA, Pmp
About Jessica Sumner MBA, Pmp
Jessica Sumner is the Director of Client Onboarding Services at Ascend Technologies, where she has worked since 2023. She has a diverse background in project management and client services, with previous roles at several organizations including Legacy Leaders Inc. and Marcus Theatres.
Work at Ascend Technologies
Jessica Sumner currently serves as the Director of Client Onboarding Services at Ascend Technologies, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she leads a team of engineers focused on Cyber Security, Infrastructure, and Service Desk Implementations. She has built onboarding templates through collaboration with line-of-business leaders, enhancing the efficiency of client onboarding processes. Prior to her current role, she worked at Ascend Technologies as a Senior Project Manager for Mergers & Acquisitions from 2022 to 2023, where she successfully reduced implementation time from 60 days to 30 days.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Sumner earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Creighton University's Heider College of Business, completing her studies in 2014. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture and Business Management from the University of Minnesota, which she obtained in 2009. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in project management and client onboarding services.
Background
Jessica Sumner has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She began her career at Marcus Theatres, where she held several managerial positions from 2001 to 2016, including General Manager at multiple cinema locations. She transitioned to roles in project management and account management at companies such as Access One, Inc., ComPsych, and MedSpeed before returning to Ascend Technologies. Her experience spans client relations, project management, and team leadership.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Jessica Sumner has demonstrated a commitment to improving operational efficiency. Notably, during her time as Senior Project Manager at Ascend Technologies, she reduced the implementation time for client onboarding from 60 days to 30 days, which accelerated the generation of new recurring revenue. Additionally, she has built effective onboarding templates that streamline processes and enhance team collaboration.