Cara Burgess
About Cara Burgess
Cara Burgess is an Employee Relations Lead at Joby Aviation, where she has implemented employee engagement strategies and developed training programs since 2022. She has extensive experience in human resources, having held various leadership roles in companies such as Granite Construction and Seascape Beach Resort.
Work at Joby Aviation
Cara Burgess has been serving as the Employee Relations Lead at Joby Aviation since 2022. In this role, she has implemented innovative employee engagement strategies that have significantly improved staff retention rates. Additionally, she developed a comprehensive training program aimed at enhancing employee skill sets and productivity. Her contributions have played a vital role in fostering a positive work environment within the company.
Education and Expertise
Cara Burgess studied at Cabrillo College, where she earned an Associate of Arts degree in Communication and Media Studies. She furthered her education at California State University, Chico, achieving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations/Image Management. Her academic background has equipped her with strong communication skills essential for her roles in human resources and employee relations.
Background in Human Resources
Cara Burgess has extensive experience in human resources, having held various positions in the field. She worked as the Corporate HR Director at Granite Construction from 2018 to 2021, where she played a key role in restructuring the HR department and developing a diversity and inclusion program. Prior to that, she served as the Human Resources Director at Seascape Beach Resort from 2015 to 2018, where she led an initiative to revamp the employee benefits package.
Previous Employment Experience
Before her current role and previous positions in HR, Cara Burgess worked as an HR Manager at Portola Plaza Hotel from 2001 to 2003 and as a Technical Recruiter at Manpower from 1995 to 1996. She also held the position of Associate Channel Marketing Manager at BRG Sports from 2010 to 2014. Her diverse work history includes both technical recruiting and marketing roles, contributing to her well-rounded expertise in employee relations.