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Value of Engagement Get to Know Jennifer Musser

Jennifer knows how to lead businesses. She is an extra set of eyes and hands on your business where you need it most. She holds over twenty years of experience in global consulting, corporate finance, and entrepreneurship. Jennifer's passion is dissecting business issues, piecing together complex puzzles, and steering business leaders through a multifaceted approach. She sees the full picture through a creative and strategic lens that benefits her clients. For this reason, some refer to Jennifer as a "financial flashlight" and "business therapist."

As the Founder of JLM & Associates Consulting, LLC, Jennifer delivers reliable focus, strategic value, consistent quality, sustainable results, and goal-oriented impact with a personable, engaging communication style.

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Value of Expertise

Jennifer has a wealth of experience integrating strategy, finance, and operations. Her track record includes reducing risk, enhancing business results, and transforming businesses. Jennifer worked with major companies globally.

Her background also encompasses support for small businesses as well as participation on teams dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and national standardization.

Jennifer's expertise includes:

Small business support
Business transformation
Operational & strategic planning
Profit improvement strategies
Turnaround
Revenue generation

Talent optimization
Training & development
Project management
Change management
Lean Six Sigma
Risk mitigation

Small Business Support

JLM & Associates Consulting is committed to helping small businesses succeed. In addition to our solutions, Jennifer provides customized services to small business owners throughout the U.S. as a strategy consultant for Start Small Think Big. See Jennifer's volunteer testimonial here Start Small Think Big Volunteer Spotlight.

Education

Jennifer's holds a BS in Business Administration (Finance) from Villanova University. She earned certificates in Sustainable Business Strategy, Business Analytics, and Global Business from Harvard Business School Online. Additionally, Jennifer is certified as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

Value of Experience

Community Education Centers

Jennifer served as Vice President of Operational Analysis at Community Education Centers, a private equity-owned organization. As a senior management team member, Jennifer played an instrumental role handling essential parts of a turnaround strategy in preparation for sale to a strategic buyer. She also launched and led the company’s Project Management Organization (PMO), while steering the Operational Analysis service area.

Jennifer had many measurable successes during her tenure with the company. These included directing a company-wide turnaround work-out, cost-out initiative, exceeding the goal by 40 percent, ultimately increasing the company’s transactional value 10 times.

Zolfo Cooper

Jennifer discovered her interest in turnaround work as the acting CFO of Zolfo Cooper, a national turnaround, restructuring, and interim management firm.

Marsh & McLennan

Before transitioning into corporate finance roles, Jennifer was second in command in the New York valuation consulting practice at Marsh & McLennan.

Duff & Phelps

Jennifer was instrumental in building a New York valuation services practice at Duff & Phelps.

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Jennifer’s career started in the Financial Advisory Services consulting group at PricewaterhouseCoopers. There, she learned many skills applied in subsequent projects.

Community Contribution

Jennifer is community focused, participating in various nonprofit support activities.

Currently, Jennifer is a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI), including the national and New York City chapters, and the Morris County Chamber of Commerce. As the Chair of the Morris County Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur Roundtable, Jennifer facilitates dynamic strategic discussions that aim to improve outcomes for startups, solopreneurs, and small businesses.

Previously, Jennifer served as a Board Member for Dress for Success Northern New Jersey and was honored at their 2018 gala for her contributions to the organization. She also dedicated five years as an executive mentor for the Leadership Program at Seton Hall University's Stillman School of Business.

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Reach Out

To discuss consulting or speaking opportunities, reach out to Jennifer via email.

Reach Out

To discuss consulting or speaking opportunities, reach out to Jennifer via email.