Joan Sisemore, MBA, SHRM-SCP

Experience

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  Chevron

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1996

  Human Resources Management

  Promoted to progressive generalist and specialist roles designed to develop HR leaders with broad business expertise and deep operational know-how. Positions included overseeing HR for 400 employee upstream technology organization, 100 employee downstream chemical plant, downstream headquarters and corporate office. Became trusted point-of-service advisor for key stakeholders. Provided full employee life-cycle HR support including:● Benefits & Salary Administration● Performance Management● Succession Planning● Employee Relations● Global Culture● Diversity & Inclusion● Workplace Safety & Security● Workplace Conflict●HRIS SupportSpecialist roles included: ● Benefits Analyst ● Compensation Analyst ● Organization Development Specialist ● Talent Acquisition Specialist➤SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTSSelected to represent HR on global organization redesign teams during major reorganizations.● OUTPLACEMENT TEAM: Developed and implemented large scale transition program for 6000 downsized employees with 80% successful transition rate.● RECOGNITION & AWARDS TEAM: Created recognition & awards program resulting in improved employee satisfaction and engagement.● TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT TEAM: Redesigned training & development function to align with new organization structure resulting in significant cost savings.● INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS TEAM: Developed high level selection process for 400 new management and key technical positions created during major downsizing. Awarded corporate level bonus. Show less

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  People & Systems Associates

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

  Principal Consultant

  With an expertise in group dynamics, psychometrics such as Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and The Birkman Method, and highly skilled in various facilitation techniques, delivered Team Effectiveness and Leadership Development workshops for profit and non-profit organizations. Facilitated Career Transistion workshops and coached individual participants with wide variety of job search techniques and Career Management processes for global career management firm.

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  People Dynamics Consulting LLC

  Jan 2005 - now

  Life & Executive Coach / HR Consultant

  Owns human resources consulting company specializing in Executive & Life Coaching / HR Consulting / Training and Speaking for Impact. Builds enterprise-wide, full life-cycle people solutions to develop key capabilities and improve business performance in a changing world. Capabilities:● Virtual and Remote Work Transitions ● HR Leadership ● Analyze and Implement HR Best Practices ● Change Management● Leadership Development● Engagement & Inclusion● Life Coaching● Conflict Management● Regulatory Compliance● Personality Assessments Show less

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  Easter Seals of Greater Houston

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

  Director of Human Resources

  Provided interim strategic and operational HR direction for 100 employee non-profit organization. As member of executive team, developed and implemented HR activities. Facilitated effective delivery of people practices including:● Compensation and Benefits● Recruiting and On-boarding● Discipline & Termination● Employee Relations● Regulatory Compliance● Training & Development● Employee Survey● Employee Handbook

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  Lone Star College

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2018

  Adjunct Professor

  Teaches STUDENT SUCCESS classes to first-semester college students. Provides students with knowledge, academic behaviors and creates learning environment to integrate students into college environment. Ensures achievement toward student goals of college readiness, enhanced overall performance in college courses and facilitation of successful completion of degree or certificate.● With mastery of course content, instructs both theoretical and practical application of key learning strategies for students' attainment of maximum success in college and life.● Facilitates opportunities for students to demonstrate success in variety of topics such as: financial literacy, effective learning, critical thinking, career planning, emotional intelligence, wellness and personal growth. Show less