Joan Sisemore is a dynamic human resources business leader with over 20 years of experience in human resource management, education, organization effectiveness and development, and human resources consulting. She currently owns and operates her own HR consulting firm, People Dynamics Consulting, LLC, where she designs and implements people solutions to develop capabilities and improve business performance for clients. Prior to that, she held various HR leadership roles at Chevron Corporation and Easter Seals of Greater Houston. She has an MBA in human resource management and is a certified HR professional.

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D Y N A M I C H U M A N R E S O U R C E S B U S I N E S S L E A D E R
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Savvy strategic business partner brings people and change practices to next level. With over 20 years in
human resource management, education, organization effectiveness & development and human resources
consulting known for delivering innovative people solutions that drive sustainable business success. With
adaptive leadership style builds positive relationships to inspire collaboration, accountability, and resilience.
Resourceful in solving complex and uncertain problems with clear perspective of big picture while working
the details.
k e y c o m p e t e n c i e s
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PRESIDENT – HR BUSINESS CONSULTANT
People Dynamics Consulting, LLC 2005 - 2016
Own HR consulting company specializing in Talent Management and Organization Development. In alignment with
business transformation objectives, design, implement and evaluate people solutions to develop key capabilities and
improve business performance. In variety of contexts, work with diverse groups of people at all levels in organization.
Clients include individuals, small businesses, and major corporations including Fortune 50 Oil & Gas.
• Delivered customized high impact/high value OD interventions including team building, HR department startup, leadership
coaching, process improvement, culture change, strategy development, conflict management and reorganization.
• Facilitated employee workshops to large groups of experienced new hires using variety of instructional techniques. New
employees trained on business strategy and operations; application of HR processes and tools; and values/behaviors
consistent with corporate culture. Resulted in quicker assimilation and improved employee performance.
• Employing MBTI assessment & other psychometric instruments, designed, implemented and evaluated business initiatives to
increase team effectiveness through self-awareness, communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution techniques.
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Easter Seals of Greater Houston, Inc. March – September 2013
Provided strategic and operational HR direction for non-profit organization. As trusted member of executive team,
developed and implemented HR activities. Advised leadership on highly complex and sensitive issues.
• Aligned human resources initiatives with organization mission and core values. Influenced executive team to develop talent
strategy and to handle risk management. Rewrote employee handbook to reflect current objectives.
• Created training manual and led management training on HR policies, conflict management and effective interviews. Provided
group and individual feedback for personality assessment. Resulted in improved people leadership capabilities.
• Facilitated effective delivery of people practices including compensation, benefits, recruitment & onboarding, discipline &
termination, employee relations, regulatory compliance, training & development, 360 degree feedback and employee survey.
• HR & Business Strategy • Organization | Team Development • HR Consulting
• Talent Management • Learning & Development • HR Metrics & Analytics
• Leadership Development • Culture | Change Management • Psychometrics

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PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
People & Systems Associates 1996 - 2000
With expertise in psychometrics and group dynamics provided Team Effectiveness and Leadership Development
consulting for profit and nonprofit organizations. Provided Career Development coaching and workshop facilitation.
• Administered individual assessments (MBTI, Birkman Method, etc.) as tool in coaching individual leaders through process of
developing personal capacity for embracing change, goal setting, work-life balance and managing personal stressors.
• Developed and facilitated team building program which emphasized stages of team development, individual & team
assessments, competency development and follow-up.
• Delivered career transition workshops providing wide variety of job search techniques and career management processes for
global career management firm.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Chevron Corporation 1988 - 1995
Promoted to progressive generalist and specialist roles designed to develop HR leaders. Held eight positions in seven
years leading to broad business expertise and operational know-how. Possessing excellent relationship management
skills and knowledge of complex HR issues became trusted point-of-service advisor for key stakeholders. Consistently
met requirements of fast-paced work setting by independently, yet collaboratively in team environment, supported
diverse disciplines to improve business performance. Accomplished working multi-site in upstream and downstream.
• Completed premier Human Resource Development Program (HRDP) earmarked for select HR leaders.
• Provided full spectrum HR support – total rewards (benefits & salary), performance management, diversity, talent acquisition,
engagement, employee relations, succession planning, global culture, workplace safety & security and workplace conflict.
• Member of global design teams for major reorganizations. Results impacted and improved performance and bottom line.
o Led multi-division team to develop outplacement program for 6000 downsized employees. Gave solo presentation that
persuaded C-level executives to accept proposal. Program resulted in 80% transition success rate.
o Redesigned and aligned training & development function with transformed business structure resulting in cost savings.
o Led creation of inaugural Recognition & Award process resulting in improved satisfaction and engagement.
o Developed selection process for 400 new positions during downsizing of five business units into one. Received corporate
level award for achievement.
• Succeeded in attaining hiring goals for technical talent by managing recruiting (acquisition) effort for 800-employee division.
o t h e r c a r e e r a c c o m p l i s h m e n t s
TEACHER – Teaching Assistant for university Management/Organizational Behavior course | Taught K-12 physical education and
secondary home economics| Substitute taught secondary special education, math, science, English, social studies and Acting
Elementary Art Teacher | Directed waterfront activities and taught swimming at children’s camp | Adult enrichment teacher.
COACH - Coached varsity gymnastics and field hockey | Coached Little League Baseball.
SOCIAL WORKER – Children and adult foster care case manager | Foster care home supervisor | Hospital social worker.
e d u c a t i o n , a f f i l i a t i o n s a n d c e r t i f i c a t i o n s
• M.B.A. Human Resource Management, Michigan State University
• B.S. Secondary Education, Northern Michigan University
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) | Among first to achieve new HR certification (pass rate 53%) | 2015
• Certified Mediator | Certified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Practitioner | DDI Learning Systems Facilitator | Instructional
Techniques | Birkman Method |Thomas-Kilman Conflict Indicator | Certified Facilitator | Style Matters Conflict Styles
c o m m u n i t y a n d h o n o r s
• VOLUNTEER, Citizens for Animal Protection | Rescue. Foster Care. Education. Fundraising | Award “Volunteer Super Star”
• TREASURER, Board of Directors, The Fort Bend Boys Choir| Strategy. Finances. Program Oversight. Fundraising | Chaperone
• Achieved recognition for Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership by Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce