Jessica Bayer joined Qorvis Communications as a senior director leading strategic plans to recruit the industry’s best talent and to enhance current and future client teams. Bayer has built a sterling reputation in the communications industry and strong relationships with the industry’s leaders. She possesses a demonstrated ability to use recruitment as a catalyst for resolving critical business issues and successfully partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure recruitment strategies are in alignment with the overall business strategy.

Before joining Qorvis, Bayer spent three years as a senior recruiter for Burson-Marsteller’s Washington, D.C. headquarters. Bayer also managed recruitment for a number of smaller offices and led strategic senior talent searches across the country. At Burson, Bayer was recognized for shortening hiring cycles, significantly improving the volume of qualified candidates and increasing diversity. She also managed the internship programs in D.C., Pittsburgh and Dallas, and built strong relationships with universities and colleges on the East Coast.

Bayer has mainly been focused on global agency communications recruitment across many industries, including public affairs, government, crisis communications, technology, health care, grassroots, advertising, consumer and brand marketing.

As a recognized recruiter in the communications industry, Bayer regularly speaks on panels, focusing on topics related to recruitment and hiring practices. 

In addition, Bayer spent three years at Corporate Executive Board (CEB) managing high volume recruitment of the member services staff; hiring more than 100 employees. She began her career at CEB as a sales associate.

Education

Bayer earned her bachelor’s degree in public relations with a minor in business administration from Louisiana State University.

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