Our Clients

Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. ~ 2002-present

 

Sample Projects Hired to develop new Hourly Employee New Hire Interview Protocol Initiated and developed Business Unit Leader, Line Leader, and Shift Leader Knowledge Transfer Documents Developed and implemented Structured Mentoring Program Launched Structured Mentoring Program in US division Initiated and facilitated Validation Recruiting Strategy for employees Developed and implemented Management Development Program Provided executive coaching for managers Developed and implemented 10-week Stop Smoking Program Provided professional development for managers in coaching skills Initiated and facilitated knowledge transfer strategies Developed and implemented on-boarding strategy and tools for Business Unit Leaders and Line Leaders Corporate rules do not allow Michelin management to provide written testimonials. To obtain a verbal reference from senior management about the quality of Howatt HR as a part of Hiring Due Diligence Process, please contact us.

New York City Department of Education CFO Office ~ 2008-2009

Sample Projects Initiated and facilitated design and implementation of the CFO organizational SWOT review Initiated and facilitated change management strategy Supported and coached Senior Management Supported and facilitated CFO’s Strategic Plan Design and Implementation Initiated and facilitated Employee Engagement Strategy Initiated and facilitated CFO Group Function Map that defined all core operational functions Initiated and facilitated Operational Workflow Design Strategy Initiated and facilitated Operational Standing Operational Procedure (SOP) Initiated and facilitated SOP training Initiated and facilitated development of DOE central global managerial and individual contributors core competencies Initiated and facilitated core competencies validation study Initiated and facilitated CFO Employee Handbook Initiated, designed, and implemented Talent Capacity Calculator, a tool for evaluating people capacity in each defined operational function Initiated Customer Service Relationship Centralized Model and Client Service Excellence Strategy Initiated SMART Goals training methodology Initiated Performance Management Strategy Health Canada Atlantic Region ~ 2009     Sample Projects Provided Strategic Workshop for designing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) model Facilitated development of CRM Core Competencies Facilitated development of Job Handoff Knowledge Transfer Documentation Facilitated development of new Service Level Agreements Facilitated development of Service Excellent: A Path to Client Satisfaction handbook Nova Scotia Power Inc. ~ 2007-2008 Sample Projects: Initiated and facilitated Strategic Employer of Choice Strategy Initiated and facilitated HR Communication Strategy Guide Initiated and facilitated Quick Start Guide for HR Professionals Initiated and facilitated Sgtructured Mentoring Program Initiated and facilitated Proactive Recruiting Model Providing executive coaching Providing strategic HR consulting  Initiated and facilitated Coaching 360 tool Initiated and facilitated knowledge transfer strategies Developed and implemented on-boarding strategy and tools for managers Initiated and facilitated development of core competencies for managers Initiated and facilitating new performance management model Initiated and implemented new executive assistance core competencies, knowledge transfer, and performance management model Offered offsite training for HR consultants Initiated and facilitated strategic planning Initiated and facilitated database for aligning people and business Kimberley Aselstine, Former Director of HR "I worked directly with Bill on team building and professional development projects. Bill is a true professional and connected quickly with the people involved in these projects. Bill was able to drive tremendous improvements quickly and efficiently. His interpersonal and professional skills are first rate. Bill is very good at quickly assessing organizational needs and proposing thoughtful solutions. I would be pleased to work with Bill anytime."   Ray Kirk, Manager of HR Client Services "Bill has strong competency in coaching one's work/life balance through self discipline and lessons in choice theory and emotional intelligence."   Bear Stearns Investment Banking ~ 2003-2008 Sample Projects: Provided executive coaching to IB Bankers Provided strategic HR consulting. Provided operational consulting Implemented Project Deal Maker in Media Initiated and facilitated process for updating banker core competencies Initiated and facilitated a new associate on-boarding tool called Deal Maker Workplan Initiated banker portfolio database concept Initiated and facilitated junior banker development strategy Initiated and facilitated proposed new junior banker review Initiated and facilitated exit Interviews Initiated and facilitated Coaching 360 tool Initiated and facilitated Structured Mentoring Program Initiated and facilitated climate survey for bankers and support  Initiated and facilitated 20 professional leadership programs (e.g., presence and presentation skills training) Initiated and facilitated structured new hire mentoring program Initiated and facilitated business planning strategies and templates Initiated and facilitated talent capacity mapping Initiated and facilitated organizational succession planning strategy Initiated and facilitated train-the-trainer program (for internal trainers) Initiated and facilitated 3-P Quality Control Strategy for Presentation Center Initiated and facilitated aligning generalist staffing in junior banker development plan Provided consulting for junior banker recruiting (attraction and selection)       Richard Osler SMD "Bill has provided excellent help with our strategy development and assisted us in implementing strategies. He provides both ideas/expertise and impetus to move projects along in a timely fashion."   Alex Berkett SMD "Bill Howatt brings a deep academic understanding of the psychology of the workplace and translates that into workable and deliverable human resource solutions, from individual coaching and mentoring to enterprise-wide learning and development systems. Bill is engaging and friendly, gaining the respect and support of all those involved in the successful implementation of people oriented talent solutions."   Hans Toro SMD "Bill Howatt provides an invaluable service with regard to professional development. Bill brings to the table an intelligent and creative approach as well as a wealth of experience. He is very insightful and focused and is a pleasure to interact with." August 15, 2008   M. Dean Hodges SMD "Dr. Howatt delivered insightful and comprehensive HR and career development strategies to the investment banking division of Bear Stearns. I am one of dozens that greatly benefited from his expertise." October 8, 2008  Integreon ~ 2003-2008    Sample Projects Initiated and facilitated organizational learning strategy Developed and facilitated Management Development Program Developed and facilitated Frontline Leader Program Developed and facilitated Organizational Climate Surveys Developed and Implemented Senior Leadership Development Initiated and facilitated Organizational Learning Strategy Liam Brown, President and CEO "Bill's methodology and programs have been well received by our organization. He takes pride in ensuring that solutions are systematic and are aligned to our culture and organizational needs. He has built strong relationships with our company and has demonstrated a commitment to our long-term success."