LaJoi McClendon

LaJoi McClendon's work experience includes serving as the Chief Operating Officer at StoneTapert Insurance Services since July 2018. Previously, they worked at the same company as the Director of Benefit Analysts from July 2007 to July 2018. Prior to that, they held positions as a Benefits Analyst, both for Large Group & National Accounts from July 2002 to July 2007, and for Small Group from January 2001 to July 2002. LaJoi also worked as an Executive Assistant at StoneTapert Insurance Services from July 2000 to December 2000. Before joining StoneTapert Insurance Services, LaJoi McClendon worked at Nellson Nutraceutical as a Customer Service Assistant from September 1999 to April 2000, and as a Corporate Receptionist from April 1999 to September 1999. Their earliest work experience was as an Administrative Intern at the Office of Hearings and Appeals, Pasadena City Administration from June 1997 to August 1997.

LaJoi McClendon's education history begins with attending Downtown Business Magnet (DBM) from 1995 to 1998, where they studied Business Administration and Management, General. In 1998, they also attended Watterson College, specializing in Paralegal studies. LaJoi further pursued their education at Pasadena City College starting in 2001, focusing on Business Management with a concentration in Financial Studies.

In addition to their formal education, LaJoi McClendon has also obtained various certifications throughout their career. In July 2001, they acquired an Insurance Agent certification from the California Department of Insurance. In March 2002, they obtained a COBRA Compliance certification, followed by a Basics of Health and Welfare Plan certification in March 2009. LaJoi McClendon expanded their knowledge by obtaining an ERISA Basics certification from the California Department of Insurance, although the exact date is unknown. Their most recent certifications include Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging for All from LinkedIn, obtained in August 2020, and Operations Management Foundations, also from LinkedIn, obtained in December 2020.