Jacqueline Bessette, Ma
About Jacqueline Bessette, Ma
Jacqueline Bessette is the Senior Manager of Talent Development at Novocure and an Adjunct Faculty at Southern New Hampshire University, with extensive experience in talent and strategic development.
Title and Current Roles
Jacqueline Bessette holds the title of Senior Manager, Talent Development at Novocure. She also works as Adjunct Faculty at Southern New Hampshire University and as Principal Consultant for 1099/W2 Contractor in Portsmouth, NH.
Previous Roles and Experience
Jacqueline Bessette's extensive professional history includes serving as Senior Manager Strategic Development and Manager, Learning & Development at Novocure in Portsmouth, NH. She held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Dare Mighty Things and served as Director, Creative Learning Solutions, and Analyst at the same organization. Earlier in her career, she was a Training Coordinator at Tamayo Consulting, Inc. in Portsmouth, NH.
Education and Certifications
Jacqueline Bessette achieved an MA in Communication Studies from San Diego State University and a BA in Communication from Bryant University. She holds certifications in Predictive Index, academic assessment, and modern classroom training.
Strategic and Operational Initiatives
In her current role at Novocure, Jacqueline leads global employee lifecycle initiatives within the Talent Center of Excellence. Her responsibilities include collaborating with key stakeholders, optimizing onboarding programs, designing talent development programs, and employing various learning delivery methods. She also assists with budget and resource planning, goal setting, and maintaining a customer-centric coaching culture.
Industry Contributions and Involvement
Jacqueline Bessette has presented at national training conferences and has been featured in industry publications for her innovations in learning design and implementation. She has served on the Board of Directors for the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).