Experience

Talent Plus, Inc.

• United States
• Human Resources
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Leadership Analytics

  • Sep 2021 - Present



Upheaval | IronWeave

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  Upheaval is a next-generation social and blockchain software company located in the Seattle area of Washington state. https://www.ironweave.io/en/advisors-scott-whiteford Upheaval is a next-generation social and blockchain software company located in the Seattle area of Washington state. https://www.ironweave.io/en/advisors-scott-whiteford



Algebra MBA Poslovna škola

• Croatia
• Higher Education

• Lecturer

  • Apr 2018 - Present



University of Nebraska-Lincoln

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructor

  • May 2016 - Present

  Sociology of Leadership Instructor Sociology of Leadership Instructor



Perceptyx

• United States
• Software Development
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Consultant

  • Apr 2021 - Sep 2021

  As a Consultant at Perceptyx, I study teams and organizations through understanding the employees' engagement and satisfaction with their jobs. Based on organizational needs and fit, my team and I customize employee surveys to help create relevant and timely takeaways and goals for leaders and teams. We offer surveys on Onboarding, Census, Pulse, and Exit. As a Consultant at Perceptyx, I study teams and organizations through understanding the employees' engagement and satisfaction with their jobs. Based on organizational needs and fit, my team and I customize employee surveys to help create relevant and timely takeaways and goals for leaders and teams. We offer surveys on Onboarding, Census, Pulse, and Exit.



Talent Plus, Inc.

• United States
• Human Resources
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Leadership Development & Analytics

  • Feb 2017 - Mar 2021

  As Director of Leadership Development & Analytics, I study leadership through understanding the person's strengths, the social structure, and social forces. My research on solutions and surveys aims to help companies and develop and retain strong leaders and their teams. My team and I continually analyze the solutions to ensure that they are valid and that they do not discriminate based on age, race, and gender. We offer Executive Interviews, Executive Coaching, Positive 360, Succession Planning, Team Days, Team Development, and Collaborative Coaching. Show less

• Principal Researcher and Director of Leadership Consulting

  • Apr 2015 - Jan 2017

  As Principal Researcher and Director of Leadership Consulting, I study leadership through understanding the person's strengths, the social structure, and social forces. My research on assessments and surveys aims to help companies and organizations select, develop, and retain strong leaders and associates. My team and I continually analyze the interviews to ensure that they are valid for specific roles and that they do not discriminate based on age, race, and gender. During my time in Research, none of the interviews have demonstrated adverse impact. Show less



DHM Research

• United States
• Market Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Operations and Strategic Research

  • Oct 2014 - Mar 2015

  As Vice President of Operations and Strategic Research for DHM Research in Portland, I played an instrumental role in developing DHM's vision for Research. As the operations leader, I was led the company's strategic process and development of team members. As Vice President of Operations and Strategic Research for DHM Research in Portland, I played an instrumental role in developing DHM's vision for Research. As the operations leader, I was led the company's strategic process and development of team members.



Talent Plus, Inc.

• United States
• Human Resources
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Research Officer

  • Feb 2010 - Sep 2014

  As Chief Research Officer, I performed two major roles: (1) Operations and (2) Research and Development. As a member of Talent Plus' Operations Team, I helped establish the mission and vision of the organization and platform for Research team-member development. During my tenure as the leader of the Research Team, the team grew from four to 10 members. Indeed, on of my passions is helping researchers grow in their careers, reaching their goals, and celebrating their successes. During my time, the team created of 16 structured online interviews. The Research team also revamped their validity study methodology, rigorous adverse impact analysis, engagement and satisfaction survey, and industry benchmarking process. My primary areas of expertise are leadership, adverse impact, validity, and presenting to clients. Show less

• Research Analyst & Leadership Consultant

  • Jul 2005 - Jan 2010

  I am a trained leadership analyst using the Talent Plus Executive Interview, which is based on the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of top leaders. I am also a trusted advisor to client leaders on the selection, development, and succession planning of leaders.