Jennifer Tinker
About Jennifer Tinker
Jennifer Tinker serves as the Senior Manager of Organizational Change Management at US Foods, where she has worked since 2022. With a diverse background in management and training, she has held various leadership roles in companies such as Lincoln Financial Group and Bath & Body Works.
Work at US Foods
Jennifer Tinker serves as the Senior Manager of Organizational Change Management within the Project Management Office (PMO) at US Foods. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's operations in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In her role, she focuses on managing organizational change initiatives and ensuring effective implementation of strategies that align with the company's goals.
Previous Experience
Before joining US Foods, Jennifer Tinker accumulated extensive experience in various managerial roles. She worked as a Retail Store Manager at Bath & Body Works for one year from 2008 to 2009. Prior to that, she was a Store Manager at Destination Maternity Corp from 2007 to 2008. Her career began at Target, where she served as a Customer Service Team Lead from 2003 to 2007. Most notably, she spent 13 years at Lincoln Financial Group as Vice President of Re-Engineering Operations in the Project Management Office from 2009 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Tinker has a strong educational background with a focus on business and finance. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from Purdue University Fort Wayne. She also holds an MBA from the Indiana Institute of Technology. Additionally, she has completed various professional certifications, including those from LOMA and ASPPA, which emphasize her expertise in finance and retirement plan consulting.
Training and Development Initiatives
Throughout her career, Jennifer Tinker has developed and facilitated a variety of training formats. These include classroom sessions, one-on-one training, computer-based modules, virtual seminars, and self-study learning sessions. She has also created and maintained standard procedures and training materials to support technical, system, and production needs within business units. Her efforts in developing web-based reference materials, such as SharePoint sites, further illustrate her commitment to enhancing organizational knowledge and efficiency.
Achievements and Recognition
Jennifer Tinker received the Vision Achievement Award for her innovative and strategic ideas. This recognition highlights her ability to contribute effectively to organizational goals and her commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement within her teams.