Jennifer Connors, Cpp
About Jennifer Connors, Cpp
Jennifer Connors is a Payroll Manager at the City of Ocala, where she has worked since 2019. She also owns and decorates cookies for Cottage Cookie Co., LLC, a business she established in 2018.
Work at Ocala
Jennifer Connors has been serving as the Payroll Manager for the City of Ocala since 2019. In this role, she oversees payroll operations and ensures compliance with relevant regulations. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Payroll Specialist II from 2017 to 2019, where she handled payroll processing and related tasks. Additionally, she served as an HR Specialist for the City of Ocala from 2016 to 2017, contributing to human resources functions. Her experience at the City of Ocala spans over five years, showcasing her commitment to public service in the local government.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to her role at the City of Ocala, Jennifer Connors is the Owner and Cookie Decorator at Cottage Cookie Co., LLC., a business she established in 2018. Located in Ocala, Florida, the company specializes in custom cookie decorating, providing a range of creative designs for various occasions. Her entrepreneurial efforts reflect her skills in both culinary arts and business management, as she balances her responsibilities as a small business owner alongside her public sector role.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Connors studied at West Virginia Northern Community College, where she earned an Associate's degree in General Studies from 2003 to 2005. She also attended the Academy of Cosmetology in Florida in 2013, where she studied Cosmetology. Although her cosmetology studies were brief, they contribute to her diverse skill set. Her educational background supports her professional roles in both payroll management and her business in cookie decoration.
Previous Employment History
Before her tenure at the City of Ocala, Jennifer Connors worked at Ocala Community Credit Union as a Teller and Member Services representative from 2015 to 2016. This role involved assisting customers with banking services and transactions. Her career path also includes various positions in human resources and payroll, demonstrating her extensive experience in administrative and financial functions within different organizations.