Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a practical tool for everyday work—but many professionals are unsure where to start. This session introduces several accessible generative AI tools that can help office professionals improve productivity, streamline communication, and support everyday problem-solving.
Through live demonstrations and real-world examples, participants will learn how to use AI to draft communications, summarize information, organize ideas, and support routine business tasks. The session will also provide guidance on writing effective prompts and understanding where AI can add the most value in a professional setting.
Attendees will leave with practical examples, prompt strategies, and ready-to-use ideas they can immediately apply in their own role using free, widely available AI tools.
Amanda Kinser is an HR and operations leader with a focus on practical applications of technology to improve how organizations work. She serves in a senior leadership role at Grandview Cabinetry, where she works at the intersection of people strategy, operations, and data-driven decision making.
Amanda specializes in translating complex tools—such as artificial intelligence, automation, and analytics—into practical solutions that professionals can use immediately in their day-to-day work. Her work includes developing AI-assisted workflows, operational dashboards, and leadership systems that improve efficiency, communication, and decision quality.
She is SHRM-SCP certified and actively involved in professional development and leadership initiatives across the region. Amanda frequently speaks on leadership, workplace strategy, and the practical use of AI for business professionals. Her approach focuses on making emerging technology accessible, useful, and actionable for people who are not technical specialists.
Every workplace has them—tiny actions that speak volumes. A smile that sets a positive tone. An interruption that shuts down an idea. A quick “thank you” that makes someone’s day. These micro-behaviors may seem small, but they can make or break workplace culture.
Loretta combines energy and real-world experiences to facilitate personal and organizational change. She has assisted managers and executives in becoming more effective leaders and achievers; she has aided teams in improving team cohesion, communication, and performance; she has helped employees at all levels gain insight into their natural and adapted behavior in the workplace.
With many areas of expertise – including human resources management, leadership development, and conflict resolution – Loretta custom designs and facilitates seminars to help individuals and organizations align their potential for success.
At JCCC, Loretta teaches indispensable courses such as Unconscious Bias in the Workplace, SHRM Essentials of Human Resources, and the Human Resource Certification Preparation Program (HRCP).