
Sr. Manager Talent Development at Fluor
Houston, Texas Area

Sr. Manager Talent Development at Fluor
Houston, Texas Area
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.
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. . .
(Public Company; FLR; Oil & Energy industry)
September 2008 — Present (11 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.
(Human Resources industry)
January 1993 — Present (16 years 7 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
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; URS; Environmental Services industry)
March 2007 — August 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 of the past year. I have also designed and manage a High Potential Leadership Development Program.
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
June 1996 — August 2007 (11 years 3 months)
In this position I directed regional campus sessions for EFY. I would typically speak 10+ per week and would act as a liason between the visiting group and the college staff.
(Privately Held; Insurance industry)
December 2005 — February 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. Retirement planning and training were my forte.
(Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Education Management industry)
June 1992 — December 2005 (13 years 7 months)
I was a regional trainer and leadership developer. I did organizational development from talent managment to proccess training. 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.
Ph. D. , Adult & Organizational Leadership (ABD) , 2003 — 2008
Masters , Communication , 1998 — 2002
BS , Communication , 1993 — 1995
A A , Family Studies, Medical , 1991 — 1993
Leadership, Organizational Communication, Organizational Development, Organizational Structure, Succession Planning, Accelerated Leadership Development, Research, Education, Skiiing, Fly Fishing, Travel,
Kiwanis, Series 6 and 63, Prop, Caus, Life, Health Insurance licenses, SHRM, HRHouston, LinkedInnovators, AACE
Who's Who among America's Teachers (3 designations), Eagle Scout,
Presenter 2008 AACE conference "If You Can't Find Them, Grow Them." Toronto