Expert Details
Employee Engagement, Performance Management, and Workplace Culture
ID: 734220
Nebraska, USA
International Keynote Speaker, Author and Consultant driven by a deep sense of purpose to make work more fulfilling and human for all employees. A natural innovator and strategist, Expert is sought after for his fresh perspectives on how to create work experiences that are enriching for both the employee and the organization.
Expertise:
Employee engagement
Workplace culture
Performance management
HR management
Innovation
Relationships/Social Capital
Employee wellbeing
Strategic planning
Change leadership
Group facilitation
Employee research
Leadership
Education
Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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Year: 1996 | Degree: BS | Subject: Biology | Institution: Morningside College |
Work History
Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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Years: 2009 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Keynote Speaker, Author and Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:As a keynote speaker, Expert provides messages to help employees and leaders develop approaches to a more engaging work experience. He also advises organizations and their leaders on problems related to workplace culture and employee engagement. He writes frequently on these topics. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2013 to 2016 | Employer: Quantum Workplace | Title: Director, Client Success | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert served this workplace engagement organization and Director of Client Success throughout 2016. Prior to this time, he was Director of Best Places to Work from 2013 to 2015. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2009 to 2011 | Employer: West Corporation | Title: VP of Human Resources | Department: |
Responsibilities:Post-acquisition, Expert integrated two HR teams from disparate geographical locations and provided performance and process consistency. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2007 to 2008 | Employer: West Corporation | Title: VP of Human Resources | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert integrated two HR teams across geography after an acquisition. He provided process and performance consistency as a specialist in talent acquisition, training, HR, employee engagement and retention, leadership and mergers. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2003 to 2007 | Employer: Omnium Worldwide, Inc. | Title: Vice President | Department: Talent Manager |
Responsibilities:Expert created and implemented a competency-driven system to evaluate and strategically grow talent via succession planning, development and talent acquisition. Among other achievements, he leveraged brand development and employee engagement surveys to lead strategic initiatives.Prior to this time, Expert served Omnium Worldwide as Director of Talent Acquisition (2003-06), during which time he dramatically improved an underperforming recruiting function. He hired a new team, implemented a novel system for applicant tracking, created a new recruiting process, and put a talent acquisition scorecard in place. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2001 to 2003 | Employer: Renascent Group | Title: Owner | Department: |
Responsibilities:As the owner of this entrepreneurial business, Expert wrote a business plan for the company that would sell recruiting services. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2000 to 2001 | Employer: Blue Chip Solutions | Title: Managing Partners | Department: |
Responsibilities:During his time as a Managing Partner for Blue Chip Solutions, Expert accrued knowledge in payroll creation and employee engagement. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1998 to 2000 | Employer: MRI Sales Consultants | Title: Account Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert led a successful recruiting team to find and develop client companies demonstrating a need for the company's recruiting services. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1997 to 1998 | Employer: Gateway 2000 | Title: Inside Sales | Department: |
Responsibilities:During a time of rapid growth for Gateway, Expert worked in Inside Sales and gained knowledge of desktop PC assembly. Prior to this time (1997), Expert was a Sales Representative for A. B. Dick. |