HR Consulting

Performance Appraisal

Worked on several different appraisal projects within ARCO and Mobil. Best results came from one-page, no rating approach recommended and utilized within ARCO. Literally wrote the book on how to conduct performance appraisals within ARCO International. Same system has remained in place within ARCO for the last nine years.

Performance Appraisal

Developed an appraisal system for the City of McKinney, which tied directly into their core values.

Quality Improvement

Worked closely with the entire staff to develop and implement a plan for improving the responsiveness and effectiveness of the Environmental Department. Resulted in department winning the internal quality award for the year.

Succession Planning/ Personnel Reviews

Conducted personnel reviews with Sr. Vice Presidents and their direct reports. Work products from these sessions included High Potential Lists, Development Plans, and Watch Lists of Emerging Talent.

Strategic Planning

Took company President of Sigmetrix manager and staff offsite to discuss mission, vision, values and goals. Facilitated discussion of a S.W.O.T. analysis to understand strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and the threats facing the organization. Developed a written action plan for moving forward.

Americans with Disabilities

Attended meetings to understand the new law and to develop organizational approach. Conducted on-site training. Served as internal expert on all ADA issues.

Sexual Harassment

Conducted due diligence studies for several cases. Counseled employees and managers on nuances of legislation. Conducted training for managers and supervisors on the topic.

Compensation Review

Chaired an expert panel of three consultants who reviewed the reward systems for the City of McKinney.

Benefits Orientation

Researched, scripted and produced a 20 minute overview of the Mobil Benefits package. Resulted in more accurate dissemination of information and less work for the Field Managers who had responsibility for enrolling new hires into the Benefits Plans.

Executive Coaching

Worked with company Presidents, Vice Presidents, Technical Leaders, Chief Information Officers, and Chief Procurement Officer candidates to ensure that their organizations functioned as smoothly as possible. Respected for the ability to work sensitive issues smoothly, for keeping confidential information confidential, and for ability to understand the business issues facing these executives.

Development Planning for Procurement Function

Worked with Chief Procurement Officer to develop a comprehensive development program for the procurement function within ARCO. Worked with Procurement Managers throughout ARCO to design and structure a global approach to training, development, staffing, and placement.

Affirmative Action

Wrote plans and reviewed them with Senior Management including eight factor analysis, action planning, and follow up planning required by the EEOC.

Reward Programs

Worked with various managers to establish recognition strategies appropriate for their organizations. Largest recognition program was developed for ARCO China. It paid cash bonuses to all employees responsible for major project start up on time and under budget.

International

Development of Foreign National Staff Members

Served as a host and mentor to numerous overseas managers visiting the United States. Started by working with US manager to set goals and objectives for the visiting manager's assignment. Assisted with housing, documentation, drivers licenses, and other personal details associated with their developmental assignments.

Evacuation of Expatriates

Directly involved in the evacuation of western expatriates working in Yemen to Dubai during the civil war in Yemen in 1994. Was also directly involved in the evacuation of 135 families out of Jakarta, Indonesia in 1998. Spent two weeks on the ground in Singapore assisting families with issues regarding personal possessions, household help, pet, and other details.

Relocation of 85 Families from Java to Sumatra, Indonesia

Responsible for relocating 85 Indonesian families from the capital city of Jakarta, Indonesia to a remote location in northern Sumatra. Developed policies, procedures, and programs to help reduce anxiety and build understanding. Conducted meetings to learn concerns.

Project Start Ups - Algeria, Yemen, China

Assisted in the planning and development of Human Resource Strategies for ARCO's efforts in new countries.

Acquisition of Union Texas Petroleum

Served as the point man for ARCO's acquisition of Union Texas Petrochemicals, a division of Union Texas Petroleum. Designed and helped in the delivery of communication sessions for 135 employees. Assisted with benefits transition and compensation issues.

Temporary Assignment - United Kingdom

Worked in Guildford, England (outside of London) for two months on recruiting projects, compensation studies, and generalist activities.

Project Assignment - Dubai

Worked closely with Expatriate Finance Manager to refine HR strategies and practices. Co-facilitated five day Leadership Program. Trained local HR Manager.

Project Assignment - Nigeria

Worked with Human Resources Vice President on HR Development Program, and coached local national HR staff. Also counseled expatriates on benefits issues.

Temporary Assignment - Indonesia

Responsible for relocation project, Expatriate counseling, policy development, and HR staff development.

Staff Selection and Development

Staffing Project - Hire 106 Hourly Employees

Utilized JTPA (Job Training Partnership Act) to reduce staffing expense by $200,000 for Mobil Chemical. Hired and trained 106 hourly employees within six months.

Staffing Project - Hire 30 Information Systems Pros

Worked with internal management team and external recruiters to hire 30 I.S. professionals for Mobil Oil in three months.

Staffing Project - Hire 20 Night Shift Employees

Worked with plant manager and staff to recruit 20 high quality machinists onto the "night crew" in Mansfield, TX within four months.

MBA Recruiting

Responsible for coordinating the recruitment efforts for Harvard University in 1993. Assisted the Finance, Control and Planning department in setting strategy, delivering training, and follow up interviewing.