Jennifer Astins
About Jennifer Astins
Jennifer Astins is the Coordinator of People Operations at Wealthsimple, with a background in human resources and customer service.
Current Role at Wealthsimple
Jennifer Astins is currently the Coordinator of People Operations at Wealthsimple. She has been with the company since 2021, contributing to various aspects of people management and operations. Her role involves supporting the human resources functions and ensuring the smooth operation of programs related to employee well-being and organizational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Bonfire Interactive
Before joining Wealthsimple, Jennifer worked at Bonfire Interactive as a People Coordinator in 2021 for 11 months. During her time there, she was involved in various HR-related activities and played a key role in supporting the company's workforce needs and organizational goals.
Experience at ShipperBee
Jennifer Astins worked as a Human Resources Coordinator at ShipperBee from 2020 to 2021 for one year. Based in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, she was responsible for a variety of HR functions, including recruitment, employee onboarding, and managing HR initiatives that improved company culture and employee satisfaction.
Role at Shopify
From 2018 to 2020, Jennifer served as a Customer Service Representative at Shopify. Working remotely from Ontario, she gained valuable experience in addressing customer needs, resolving issues, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. This role helped her develop essential communication and problem-solving skills.
Education in Human Resources Management
Jennifer studied Human Resources Management at Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, earning her credentials from 2018 to 2019. This program provided her with a strong foundation in HR principles, preparing her for her subsequent roles in the human resources field.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Jennifer Astins holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology from Carleton University. She pursued her studies from 2010 to 2014, gaining a comprehensive understanding of psychological theories and practices that have informed her approach in various HR roles.