Consulting

Looking to develop your workforce and build human capital? Have a question about something you read in the latest management self-help book? Want to know the scientific consensus on a talent-related issue you are facing? Contact me at jolenick@odu.edu.

Selected Previous Experiences

• Surgical equipment manufacturing firm, California – Assisted with employee engagement survey and connecting employee attitudes to business metrics, including performance, promotions, and turnover.
• Steel Processor, near Detroit, MI – Created two training programs for new processing lines to develop new operators from novices to experts. Included complete analysis of work and building of training manual to guide on-site trainer through step-by-step process over several weeks. Time to fully-trained operator cut by estimated 40%.
• Tanning Salon, near Lansing, MI – New-hire training program for local tanning salon including on boarding, basic safety and tasks.
• Chemical Manufacturer, mid-Michigan – Validated use of ability tests for use in selection procedures for supervisory positions.
• Automobile Manufacturer, near Detroit, MI – Provided multiple research reports on topics such as the use of video-based interviewing platforms in employee selection, and the effects of social networks on employee outcomes and promotability.
• Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI – Directly supervised the selection, training, and day-to-day operation of a 100-person workforce for the on-campus housing operation for over 3 years.