Jenna Firmstone
About Jenna Firmstone
Jenna Firmstone serves as the Talent Acquisition Team Lead at Milliken & Company, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in culinary arts and human resources, she has successfully transitioned her career to focus on talent acquisition and recruitment.
Work at Milliken & Company
Jenna Firmstone has been employed at Milliken & Company since 2013, initially serving as a Pastry/Breakfast Chef until 2017. She transitioned to a Human Resources role, first as an Administrative Recruiter and then as a Human Resources Recruiting Coordinator from 2017 to 2019. In 2019, she took on the position of Talent Acquisition Specialist. In 2022, she was promoted to Talent Acquisition Team Lead, where she focuses on standardizing recruitment processes and enhancing the candidate experience across various divisions.
Education and Expertise
Jenna Firmstone studied at Greenville Technical College, where she earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Culinary Arts/Chef Training from 2009 to 2013. She also attended the Culinary Institute of The Carolinas, achieving an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Baking and Pastry Arts during the same period. Currently, she is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management at Western Governors University, a program she began in 2021.
Background
Jenna Firmstone began her career in the culinary field, working as a Chef at Performance Food Group from 2012 to 2015 in the Greater Atlanta Area. She then joined Milliken & Company, where she spent four years as a Pastry/Breakfast Chef before transitioning to human resources. Her diverse background in culinary arts and human resources demonstrates her adaptability and versatility in professional skills.
Achievements
During her time at Milliken & Company, Jenna Firmstone has made significant contributions to the recruitment process. As Talent Acquisition Team Lead, she has been instrumental in leading the Corporate Recruiting team, focusing on standardizing processes and improving the candidate experience across divisions. Her transition from culinary roles to human resources highlights her ability to adapt and excel in different professional environments.