Deanne Jones
About Deanne Jones
Deanne Jones serves as the VP of Learning, Talent & Squad Experience at MOD Pizza, where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in project management and a background in education and human resources, she has held various leadership roles across multiple organizations, including Washington Mutual, UW Medicine, and Starbucks.
Current Role at MOD Pizza
Deanne Jones serves as the Vice President of Learning, Talent & Squad Experience at MOD Pizza. She has held this position since 2022, focusing on enhancing the learning and development framework within the organization. Her role involves overseeing various initiatives aimed at improving employee engagement and talent management, ensuring that the workforce is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed.
Previous Experience at Washington Mutual
Before her current role, Deanne Jones worked at Washington Mutual as Vice President of Learning from 2007 to 2009. In this capacity, she was responsible for developing and implementing learning strategies that supported organizational goals. Her experience at Washington Mutual contributed to her expertise in project and program management.
Educational Background
Deanne Jones holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of California, Riverside, where she studied from 1989 to 1991. She also earned a Master of Education in Counseling/HR from the University of San Diego, completing her studies from 1992 to 1993. This educational foundation has equipped her with skills relevant to her roles in learning and development.
Professional Experience in Education and Training
Deanne Jones has extensive experience in education and training roles. She served as the Assistant Director of Education at UW Medicine from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, she worked at the University of Washington as Clinical Informatics Education Manager from 2010 to 2014. Her tenure at Starbucks as Director of Global Learning Content Development from 2016 to 2022 further solidified her expertise in learning content and program development.
Skills and Certifications
Deanne Jones possesses a broad skill set that includes expertise in implementing training programs for Cerner Inpatient (Millennium PowerChart) and EpicCare Ambulatory systems. She is certified in change and transition management, which enhances her capability to lead teams through organizational changes. Additionally, she is skilled in converting strategic plans into tactical actions, demonstrating her ability to achieve desired results.