Jeff Bettinger

Jeff Bettinger

Senior Manager Talent Development and Leadership Acceleration

Houston, Texas Area

Current
  • Sr. Manager Talent Development at Fluor
  • Chief Career Coach at helpmyresume.com
Past
Education
  • University of Idaho
  • Idaho State University
  • Idaho State University
  • Brigham Young University - Idaho
Connections
500+ connections
Industry
Oil & Energy
Websites

Jeff Bettinger’s Summary

I have over 20 years managing, training, and developing teams that produce results. I have worked in HR setting records in my recruiting, and training activities. I thrive in Organizational Development roles. I have designed Accelerated Leadership Programs, strategized on succession planning, and delivered and governed Executive Development. My range of experience includes Leadership Development, Course Development, Training, Organizational Development, Leadership Succession, and Recruiting.

Jeff Bettinger’s Specialties:

Accelerated Leadership Development, Executive Development, Coaching Inititatives, Trained in Negotiation, Organizational Communication, Corporate Culture, Recruitment, HR Consulting, Vendor Selection and Management, Workforce Planning, Research Designs, Adult Education, Career Coaching. . .


Jeff Bettinger’s Experience

  • Sr. Manager Talent Development

    Fluor

    (Public Company; FLR; Oil & Energy industry)

    September 2008Present (1 year 3 months)

    In this role I work to serve the Talent Development needs for the various functional groups in our company. I also play a key role in establishing the Corporate University. I act as a liaison between key groups and the corporate university to coordinate training opportunities. In addition to these duties I facilitate the development of our high potential leaders. I do succession planning, and map out career paths for our top talent.
    I also handle HR Communication worldwide and provide strategic meeting alignment, ghost writing, and unity of message efforts. I am tasked with establishing our distance learning program and designing then leading our instructor academy. My role continues to evolve as I coordinate strategic leadership sessions to conducting individualized coaching and career planning.

  • Chief Career Coach

    helpmyresume.com

    (Human Resources industry)

    January 1993Present (16 years 11 months)

    This hobby business of mine has continued to grow to a part time job. I love teaching people how to write their own resume, market themselves, brand their skill set, advance their career, interview with power, and create a lasting impression on current and potential employeers. My clients usually improve their salary by 8%-25% in the first year they work with me. You can see my site at www.helpmyresume.com.

  • Manager Talent Acquisition and Development

    URS Corporation

    (Public Company; URS; Civil Engineering industry)

    March 2007August 2008 (1 year 6 months)

    I was the Manager for our Recruiting department. I was also the lead liason to our Industrial and Oil and Gas Business Unit for Staffing. I have recruited for Project Controls, Project Managers, and Estimators in a Lead Role, I also teamed with recruiting for quality, procurment and safety engineers. Prior to this role, I was the Sr. Recruiter for all Administrative, Marketing, Technical Writing, Accounting, IT, and HR positions in the company. I have maintained offices in Houston and Boise. I supervise a staff of Sr. and Jr. Level recruiters and am familiar with OFCCP, EEOC, and other hiring compliance issues. We have helped to double the size of our Houston presence in just under 18mos to 450+ professionals. I have also designed and managed High Potential Leadership Development Programs.

  • Organizational Development/Agent

    State Farm Insurance

    (Privately Held; Insurance industry)

    December 2005February 2007 (1 year 3 months)

    First as an HR generalist, then as an agent, I wrote employee policy and procedure manuals used nationwide for many insurance offices. I also did extensive work with 401k, 403b, profit sharing, and thrift savings plans. I designed compensation plans and negotiated with various vendors regarding outsourcing of some HR functions.

  • Regional Training Director

    CES

    (Information Technology and Services industry)

    June 1992December 2005 (13 years 7 months)

    I was a regional trainer and leadership developer. I did organizational development from talent management to executive development. Designed entry and mid-level leadership courses. I provided 360 evaluations and conducted personalized coaching sessions. I put on seminars, courses, and higher education programs. I spent considerable time conducting evaluations and doing training. Started as a student teacher and moved up through career progression over the 13 years. I have over 10,000 hours of presenting to audiences ranging from 20 up to over 2,000.


Jeff Bettinger’s Education

  • University of Idaho

    Ph. D. , Adult & Organizational Leadership (ABD) , 20032008

  • Idaho State University

    Masters , Org. Comm & Educational Administration , 19982002

  • Idaho State University

    BS , Communication , 19931995

    Activities and Societies:
    Public Speaking, Peer Mentoring (FIRE)
  • Brigham Young University - Idaho

    A A , Family Studies, Medical , 19911993


Additional Information

Jeff Bettinger’s Websites:

Jeff Bettinger’s Interests:

Leadership, Organizational Communication, Organizational Development, Organizational Structure, Succession Planning, Accelerated Leadership Development, Research, Education, Skiiing, Fly Fishing, Travel,

Jeff Bettinger’s Groups:

Kiwanis, Series 6 and 63, Prop, Caus, Life, Health Insurance licenses, SHRM, HRHouston, LinkedInnovators, AACE

  •    Linked:HR (#1 Human Resources Group)
  •    URS, Washington Division
  •    Resumango Community
  •    Eagle's Nest--Eagle Scout Award Recipients
  •    TopLinked.com (Open Networkers)
  •    University of Idaho Alumni
  •    ASTD National
  •    BYU Idaho
  •    Fluor Alumni
  •    EFY Alumni (Especially for Youth Counselors)
  •    Lone Star Leads Group
  •    State Farm Insurance Alumni
  •    National Facilitator Database (NFDB) Network
  •    National Eagle Scout Association (NESA), BSA Eagle's Nest

Jeff Bettinger’s Honors:

2007 Hewitt/Forbes "Best Companies for Developing Leaders"
Who's Who among America's Teachers (3 designations), Eagle Scout,
Presenter 2008 AACE conference "If You Can't Find Them, Grow Them." Toronto
Presenter/Published Paper 2009 AACE conference "Keeping your best talent in a downturn: development is the key"
HR Impact Award 2009 4 Awards (Diversity Excellence, Recruiting & Retention, Communication Integrity, Mentoring Circles)


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