Fields Jackson, Jr

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CEO, Chief Cheerleader & Talent Scout

College Diversity Network

The College Diversity Network helps organizations become more diverse from top to bottom by bringing more diverse candidates into their entry level talent pipelines.  More diverse talent at the ground floor leads to diversity in the organization’s DNA, as this talent is groomed and “climbs the ladder” over time.  How does it Work? The College Diversity Network is a network of job websites run in partnership with leading colleges and universities with diverse student bodies. Each participating school has a co-branded College Diversity Network job website that is integrated into its school website and promoted to students as a resource to find jobs at companies that value diversity. All jobs showcased in the network are exposed to students from every school’s student body.

President

Bonfire Engineering & Construction, Inc.

Fields Jackson, Jr. Named Chief Diversity Officer of Bonfire Infrastructure Group
Jackson will oversee the expansion of diversity and talent acquisition strategies across Bonfire Infrastructure’s (BIG) operating units

Denver, CO (August 4, 2022) — Bonfire Infrastructure Group (BIG), holding company for Bonfire Engineering and Construction and SPARQ Open Fiber, is proud to announce the appointment of Fields Jackson, Jr. to Chief Diversity Officer, where he will lead Bonfire’s diversity, equity, and talent development efforts.

“Prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion in all that we do makes us a better company, a better employer, and a better contributor to the communities we are enabling,” said Brian Hollister, CEO and Founder of Bonfire Infrastructure Group. “We are committed to building diverse leadership teams and creating inclusive corporate cultures, both for our employees and clients. We are delighted to welcome Fields, who brings an amazing breadth of experience to this role.”

As Chief Diversity Officer, Jackson will plan and implement talent strategies, including recruitment and onboarding processes, with hiring managers and new hires. He will be creating an internship program through building relationships with local trade schools and universities across the country while concurrently collaborating with all employees to achieve the HR goals. Jackson will use his background and expertise to proactively drive people solutions, processes, programs, practices, and policies to effectively attract and engage the workforce needed to drive business results.

Chief Diversity Officer - Fractional

South Carolina State University

South Carolina State University's Dean of the College of Business, Dr. Barbara Adams, Ph.D., CPA announced the addition of Fields Jackson, Jr as a "Distinguished Professor-in-Residence." "As a Distinguished Professor-in-Residence Jackson joins a select group to add value to the educational experience of students,” stated Dean Adams.

South Carolina State University is a public, historically black, land-grant university in Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States. It is the only public, historically black land-grant institution in South Carolina, is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Professor - Distinguished Professor-in-Residence

Southern University and A&M College- Baton Rouge

Leadership for Business Growth
Over 11 sessions, using real-world examples, lectures, and small group discussions, facilitators will guide participants through a variety of concepts and scenarios examining practical challenges ranging over public and private sector leadership problems and dilemmas such as human resource management (recruitment, workforce development, minimum wage and compensation systems), capital and financial management,  business ethics, risk management and leadership development.

Adjunct Professor

Shaw University

Shaw University is a private Baptist liberal arts institution and historically black university (HBCU) in Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded on December 1, 1865, Shaw University was the second HBCU in the Southern United States. It has been called the "mother of African-American colleges in North Carolina" as the founding presidents of North Carolina Central University, Elizabeth City State University, and Fayetteville State University are all Shaw alumni.

Adjunct Professor - Bus 204 - Principles of Business

HBCU Business Deans Roundtable

Executive Director
National HBCU Business Dean Roundtable
Provides a forum for Deans of HBCU Business Schools to address opportunities and challenges associated with enhancing business programs and initiatives

HBCU Business Deans represent 83 campuses in 22 states & Virgin Islands. With more than 250,000 students enrolled

Executive Director

Bethune-Cookman University

Had a wonderful visit hosted by Dean, Ida Wright, Casandra Stroy, Dir, Center for Entrepreneurship and Marketing Professor, Degion Craddock at Bethune–Cookman University as a visiting professor and had the chance to speak to 200 students about the College Diversity virtual career fair and provide strategies on how to utilize Linkedin to their advantage.

Visiting Professor

Tuskegee University

My topics:

1)  College Diversity job board (HP, Dell, Facebook, Fifth Third Bank, KPMG, PwC, Deloitte, GM, Sodexo, FINRA, and more)
2)  How to sign up and register
3)  How to create "job alerts"
4)  How to get your "free" resume review
5)  How to create a searchable LinkedIn profile page
6)  How to search for internships and early career opportunities

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