Her Story
About Jessi
Jessi Focks serves as a project coordinator at Lowe's, bringing 15 years of experience in project management that includes case management work. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree with majors in criminal justice and psychology in 2010. Focks holds certifications in forensic interviewing and Indiana Risk Assessment, which she applied during her time conducting risk assessments for offenders released from prison in the Fort Wayne area to evaluate recidivism risks. Her earlier career path included positions at a youth center, Child Protective Services, and community corrections monitoring. Supervisors noted her exceptional performance on assessments, with one reviewer stating they had nothing to work on because her work was perfect. Focks values honesty, being detail-oriented, and reliability in her professional and personal life.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Jessi
01What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Don't underestimate yourself. You don't know what you're capable of till you try.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Don't underestimate yourself. You don't know what you're capable of till you try.
03What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
AI making the job application process impersonal, with resumes filtered by keywords rather than qualifications.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Honesty, being detail-oriented, and reliability.
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