Human Resources Manager

DONALD C. SHOULTZ, PH.D.

***.*******@*****.*** 832-***-**** (C) 281-***-**** (H) 19207 Atherton Lane Houston, TX 77094

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Specializing in the Oil and Gas Industry with proven talents in organizational development and top talent

retention and development

Pioneering leader, collaborative bridge-builder and innovative change agent leveraging 20+ years’ experience

heading learning and development efforts for global, multibillion-dollar corporations. Strategic driver of

business metrics, talent and organizational development, and motivating employees; proven track record for

creating employee-oriented, high-performance cultures for multinational companies; emphasizes goal

attainment, productivity, and workforce optimization.

HIGHLIGHTED SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Decreased cost of learning $100M by streamlining processes, minimizing vendors, and introducing

efficiencies as Head of Learning & Development with BP; advanced employee education by creating L&D

functionally and technology-based, blended learning solutions.

Created, launched, implemented, and managed the BP ‘eXcellence’ Program providing actionable

roadmaps for accelerated development of deep technical expertise; reduced time for early – mid career

employees to reach senior competency and performance levels from 15 to 10 years from traditional career

model.

Additional Strengths Include:

Change Management Performance Management Talent & Organizational Development Employee

Relations Succession Planning Union & Union Avoidance Product Launch Planning Training Program

Design Motivating Employees Communication Labor Relations Diversity Strategic Thinking &

Development

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

BP, Exploration and Production Segment, Houston, TX 2007-Present

Head of Learning and Development

Improved efficacy of the enterprise’s Exploration and Production Segment by spearheading initiative to

centralize loosely connected and fragmented learning organizations of 18 international regions and

functions into one unified structure; enabled functionally-based learning.

Boosted career progression of employees from 74+ countries by instituting “swim lane” process

methodology and prescriptive roadmaps for early and mid career employees for ‘eXcellence’ Program

including formal learning, informal learning including coaching and networks, job experience and objective

feedback/assessments on employee progress; quantitative and qualitative results demonstrate marked

improvement from traditional approach.

Developed and sustained world-class learning environment for early career professionals by overseeing the

Challenge Program; directed training covering technical, business, and interpersonal skills. Improved

“hands-on” operations learning, project delegation, mentoring, and technical coaching programs.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Corporate Human Resources, Dearborn, MI 2000-2007

Director of Learning and Development

Steered leadership team in identifying and driving comprehensive organizational development and learning

strategy with global and cross-cultural considerations for second-largest U.S.-based automaker.

Consulted with managers and conducted needs assessment to determine training requirements; customized

departmental and individualized development plans to elevate company’s performance.

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FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Corporate Human Resources (Continued)

Collaborated with internal teams and external partners to ensure training programs address performance

gaps, implemented innovative L&D training solutions, and met with stakeholders to coordinate strategy and

operational direction.

Director of Global Launch Planning and Workforce Readiness (2000-2004)

Turned around performance by unifying disparate groups and consolidating learning processes; reduced

costs 40%, minimized variations, and improved launch quality and employee participation.

Positioned new product launches for optimal success by heading learning, development, and readiness for

all new programs; improved warranty, deflated costs, and boosted customer satisfaction.

Secured $24M from external sources to fund employee development for new product roll-outs; enhanced

product early-phase development by introducing improved cross-functional team communications.

GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORP., Dallas, TX 1999-2000

Corporate Human Resources Director, Site Operations

Oversaw HR initiatives for seven locations in North America and Mexico; ranked among top three HR

performers company-wide for multibillion-dollar, multinational enterprise with global reputation for

superior business-jet design, award-winning aircraft support services, and high-quality aircraft outfitting.

Sustained union-free environment by addressing team member issues, maintaining accessibility and

visibility, and executing best-in-class employee relations.

Architected new programs including corrective action, merit planning, succession planning, and tuition

reimbursement; provided mission-critical consultation to senior business leaders and decision makers.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Dearborn, MI 1998-1999

Human Resources Manager, Vehicle Operations

Acted as tactical business partner while executing state-of-the-art HR leadership and implementing cutting-

edge HR infrastructure according to operational management initiatives; slashed costs, strengthened quality,

and amplified employee satisfaction.

Drove process improvements and led organizational change while supervising labor relations, business

operations, workforce planning/recruiting, personnel relations, and L&D strategy.

Prior Roles with Ford Motor Company

Labor Relations Specialist Manager of Human Resources of Product Development in Large and Luxury Car

Vehicle Line Manager of Global Product Launch Planning and Training in Process Deployment Education

and Training Process Deployment Leader (Atlanta Assembly Plant)

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Leadership, and Organizational Behavior; HRD & Research/Statistics UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

M.Ed., Learning and Development KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

B.S., Psychology and Minors in Philosophy, Sociology, and the Bible HOUGHTON COLLEGE

AWARDS & HONORS

Honored as a Tier One, Highest Assessment of Management Potential FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Received Recognition as Being a Key Factor to Successful 1996 Taurus Launch FORD MOTOR COMPANY

National Honor Society Member (Phi Kappa Phi) for Doctoral Studies UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

Academic Excellence Awards KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

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