Jeannette Thornton, Shrm Cp, Sphr
About Jeannette Thornton, Shrm Cp, Sphr
Jeannette Thornton is a Human Resources Manager with extensive experience in various organizations, including Sanguine and Family Circle of Care. She has a strong background in reducing costs and improving employee retention, and has presented at national conferences and contributed to HR policy development.
Work at Sanguine
Jeannette Thornton serves as the Human Resources Manager at Sanguine, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees various HR functions and initiatives in a remote capacity. Her responsibilities include managing employee relations, recruitment processes, and implementing HR policies that align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Jeannette Thornton held several positions in human resources across various organizations. She worked as the Corporate HR Director at Family Circle of Care from 2019 to 2021, and as a Human Resources Manager at Clayton Homes from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she served in similar roles at Argon Medical Devices, Inc., East Texas Food Bank, and Genesis Endeavors LLC, accumulating extensive experience in HR management.
Education and Expertise
Jeannette Thornton earned a Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from DePaul University, where she studied from 1992 to 1993. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the same institution, completed between 1988 and 1992. Furthermore, she obtained a Teacher's Certificate in EC-6 Generalist from LeTourneau University in 2009.
Achievements in Human Resources
Throughout her career, Jeannette Thornton has achieved significant outcomes in human resources management. She successfully reduced the severity and frequency of workers’ compensation claims, resulting in savings of $250,000 over six months. Additionally, she saved $65,000 in one year through a benefit plan restructure and implemented policies during the COVID-19 pandemic that prevented layoffs, saving $175,000.
Professional Involvement
Jeannette Thornton has been invited to join the National HR Council and has presented at several national conferences. Her involvement in professional organizations highlights her commitment to advancing the field of human resources and sharing her expertise with peers in the industry.