Cecilia An
About Cecilia An
Cecilia An is a People Operations professional with extensive experience in human resources, currently working at Pocket Gems since 2021. She has previously held roles at EasyPost, Vevo, and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, focusing on employee engagement, benefits strategies, and immigration processes.
Current Role at Pocket Gems
Cecilia An currently serves in the People Operations department at Pocket Gems, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing employee engagement and relations, as well as developing benefits strategies. Cecilia also manages immigration processes, ensuring compliance and support for employees in this area. Her work contributes to creating a positive workplace culture and effective human resources practices within the organization.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Pocket Gems, Cecilia An accumulated significant experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked at EasyPost as an HR Generalist for 11 months, where she contributed to HR functions. Prior to that, she was a Human Resources Specialist at Vevo for two years, followed by a role as People Operations Coordinator at Vevo for two years. Additionally, she served as a People Operations/Recruiting professional at Hive for one year and held multiple internships in human resources at Barneys New York and Lacoste.
Education and Academic Background
Cecilia An earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. Prior to her university education, she attended Bergen County Academies, completing the Academy for Business and Finance program and obtaining an International Baccalaureate Diploma from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in human resources and people operations.
Expertise in Employee Engagement and Policy Design
Cecilia An has developed expertise in designing policies related to the Future of Work, focusing on enhancing employee engagement and relations. Her experience in various HR roles has equipped her with the skills to create effective strategies that promote a positive work environment. This expertise is particularly relevant in her current position, where she actively contributes to the development of policies that support a modern workforce.
Consulting Experience at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Cecilia An has experience as an Associate Development Consultant and Legal Recruiting Consultant at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. During her time there, she worked for a total of six months in 2014 and 2015, focusing on associate development and legal recruiting. This experience provided her with insights into the legal industry and the specific human resources needs within that sector.