John Bestgen Email & Phone Number

Greater Boston Area

About Hula Partners:Hula Partners is an organization focused on providing our clients with HR Strategy, Process Integration and Automation, coupled with Key Analytics. With consultants who are buoyed by industry leading experience and knowledge, we will do everything possible to ensure your success. Our approach is focused but relaxed which has resulted in many long lasting valued client relationships.We have strong roots in the Oil and Gas industry where we have developed specific solutions tailored to the unique challenges of Talent Management and Core HR Administration. We have a substantial presence and network in the Houston area. However, we have also adapted these solutions to many other industries including Energy, Manufacturing and High Tech.

Greater Boston Area

As a Senior Consultant within the Recruiting Services Practice at 3DResults, I'm responsible for successfully implementation of technical solutions focused on meeting the complex needs of enterprise level clients. Certified in successfactors RCM and RMK modules and able to leverage over 15 years of HR Technology experience in various roles.Founded in 2002, 3D Results LLC answered a need for senior-level strategic consulting combined with superb execution that delivers results to organizations grappling with business and human capital issues. Our seasoned team of consultants has held a range of senior-level positions within various companies and industries, including banking, healthcare, information technology, manufacturing and retail.Serving corporations and not-for-profits globally, 3D Results’ nuanced counsel has guided numerous clients through developing and executing solutions that align the organization to the strategy. When those two components are working in harmony, the outcome is a Culture on Purpose™. With expertise ranging from talent management and compensation to coaching and organization strategy, we bring a depth and breadth of knowledge that is difficult to match.3D Results offers solutions ranging from initial process design workshops, configuration and implementation services, to ongoing deployment services – not to mention a host of other talent related offerings that help enhance an organization’s effectiveness. Our deep content, process and systems expertise provides clients with comprehensive solutions to accelerate strategy execution.Whether the engagement focus is about developing a talent management strategy or implementing a system, we approach each project using our 3D Approach to Results – Discover, Develop and Discipline.

Maynard, Ma

Reporting to the Director of Product Management, Core Employer Solutions, I was responsible for development, promotion and optimization of multiple product/solution lines for Employer clients. Drawing on technical skills, domain expertise, product management methodologies and data capture and analysis, I successfully specified, tested, and launched multiple solutions and ensured maximum rates of adoption and revenue through exhaustive data capture and analysis on key performance indicators. Total solutions managed equated to roughly 5-6 MM in annual revenue. Specific accomplishments include:• Utilized acquired conceptual search technology to develop, launch and manage applicant auto-ranking solution allowing Monster employer clients to identify top respondents to employment opportunities more quickly and easily.• Selected partner for applicant background check and verification service solution through research and analysis activities. Negotiated partnership agreement and specified and managed development of seamless integration with Monster core employer platform. Developed and executed training, promotion, and launch strategy, including joint referral program, product bundles key success factors, and sales force contests and rewards to drive adoption and revenue.• Comprehensively managed all Monster employer compliance solutions for OFCCP and EEO/AA requirements including development and enhancement of standard and customized record keeping, documentation and reporting tools. Maintained ongoing consultative relationship with local and national OFCCP authorities and relevant legal professionals to ensure all aspects of solution set consistently met or exceeded current and future government regulations.• Developed comprehensive hourly employment solution for Monster employer clients encompassing web-based solutions, mobile technology, QR codes, real time location search and employer and applicant reporting and management tools.

Auburndale, Ma

Reporting to the Vice President of Sales Operations, was responsible for comprehensive consultative support to the sales function in an effort to increase new revenues. Utilized functional and product expertise to create customer vision, define success criteria, scope solution specifics, and close business. Specific accomplishments include:• Created and maintained a comprehensive intranet sales and marketing resource page that included, up to date product specifications and selling points, links to on and off-line demonstration resources, white papers and other supportive documentation, RFP library, presentation templates, and other critical materials.• Specified and configured best practice vertical product demonstrations and provided training to Field Sales and other staff on most effective use. Maintained these on and off-line materials as product offering evolved.• Provided detailed feedback to the Product Management organization based on market reaction, competitive offerings and other factors on priorities for functionality edit and/or additions to the Solution. Highly involved in product planning, reviews, testing and documentation processes.• Instrumental in three deals that closed in the last 12 months at total new revenues of roughly 7 million dollars.

Auburndale, Ma

Reporting to the Vice President of Product Development, was responsible for the entire product management function for the company’s hourly hiring solution, which supported annual revenues of over 10 million dollars. Specific responsibilities and accomplishments include:• Worked directly with on and off-shore development resources to ensure that all aspects of product development met the specifications created. This included development sprint reviews, use case testing, issue triage and analysis, documentation, and release plan execution.• Successfully implemented three new modules to the solution: On Boarding, Termination Processing, and Performance Review Automation in first 6 months as Product Manager.• Lead effort that introduced viable native electronic signature functionality to the solution.• Specified and successfully introduced employment verification and gap in employment tracking functionality required by specific verticals such as Transportation and Security Services.• Represented company as Product expert in sales meetings, trade shows, corporate summits and analyst presentations. • Recipient of HR Tech’s 2006 HR product of the year award for On Boarding module.

Westwood, Ma

Reporting to the Director of Professional Services, managed all phases of customer implementations and customization projects for top level strategic customers across several industries. In addition, supported the efforts of the sales, product management and marketing, and technical support organizations. Specific recent contributions include:• Successful implementation and management of solution pilot with major auto parts retailer.• On time and on budget completion of full company roll out of deploy hourly product to major auto service and parts company.• Development of new customized configuration of solution to better address customers needs. Process workflow steps, integrated data transfer with third party vendors and custom reports designed to enhance the strategic value of the product.• Develop and deliver custom training sessions and results analysis presentations to strategic customers nationally with extremely positive results and feedback.• Provide support to other implementation and customization projects as mentor. Greatest contributions made in areas or needs analysis, custom configuration and enhancement, implementation and training strategy and post implementation support.• Training and assistance for new and existing employees in better understanding and serving Deploy’s hourly customers.• Work formally and informally with Product Management and Engineering staff to ensure solution continues to effectively address the evolving demands of the diverse hourly customer base. Provide use cases, facilitate direct customer feedback and help prioritize and refine future enhancement requests.

Newton, Ma

Reporting to the VP, Sales & Services, manage all facets of client implementations of automated hiring solutions for organizations with large, diverse hourly workforces. Specific responsibilities include:• Supporting business development in an active consultative role as process to product expert.• Scope of specific functionality of client solutions based upon their needs, goals and objectives, which include reducing turnover, shrinkage, and worker’s compensation cases and increasing: employee performance, profitability and efficiency in the hiring process.• Collaborating with technical development team to ensure system is built to support the client’s specific hiring process, policies and organizational management structure.• Develop training and support materials, conduct training and motivational sessions designed to increase adoption and thereby effectiveness of automated hiring system.• Plan, coordinate and execute installation plan for clients with over 1000 locations nationwide. Coordinate the collection of selection and hire information from different applicant inputs such as 24-hour job hotlines, in-store hiring kiosks and web based applications into one centralized database for distribution to specific hiring managers and Divisional, Regional and Corporate executives.• Long-term ownership of accounts with responsibility to expansion of both depth and breadth of solution through ongoing metrics analysis and consultation to senior executives across multiple functions of client organizations.• Since October 2002, I increased our solution’s penetration into the market adding over 3000 new client locations resulting in over 200K of additional revenue on a monthly basis.

Maynard, Ma

Reporting to VP, Internet Recruiting & Strategy, was responsible for managing all facets of the Internet Recruiting training function. This included and was not limited to:• Development of curriculum and corresponding documentation, including web based resources• Management of National event program delivering various Advanced Internet Recruiting offerings• Development and delivery of customized on-site training programs for numerous organizations• Support of Business Development by working with various clients in a consultative capacity, increasing account breadth & depth along with revenue• Providing training internally for functions such as Sales, Marketing, Customer Relations and Product Development• Management of all Monster Office HQ Premier level A.T.S. training accounts, including project scope and definition, resource selection and management and mid and post project documentation• Provide insight to Product Development function based on experiences with client organizations• Speaking engagements for various HR, staffing and other related groups and associated across the country

Andover, Ma

With revenues in excess of $200 million dollars, Real World is a high technology commodities trading house providing market based solutions designed to assist large OEM’s cope with supply chain volatility. Reporting to the CEO, I was responsible for all facets of the recruiting and employment process including:• Development of overall recruiting strategy and corresponding budgets• Establishment/re-negotiation of all supporting vendor relationships• Creation and rollout of employee referral program• Tracking and reporting on source effectiveness, cost per hire and candidate feedback• Implementation of structured behavior-based interview process• Work with CEO, COO and others to create workforce plan and timetables

N. Billerica, Ma

R.D. Raab & Company is a National human resources management consulting firm specializing in large-scale staffing and recruiting solutions for Fortune 500 clients in the high-tech, professional and financial services industries. The firm is headquartered in Chadds Ford, PA with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas and Los Angeles.Reporting to the National VP of Sales, I was responsible for all new business development and account management in a seven state, $5MM dollar territory including:• Generation of regional business development strategy, including target firms and industries, marketing and PR programs, research and lead generation resources, workforce planning and corresponding budget• Creation and maintenance of comprehensive database of regional target firms and their senior executive teams. Direct, solution-based selling of management consulting services to senior executives and corporate officers within large, dynamic companies• Establishment of buying vision with potential clients. Coordinate with client resources and RDR consulting management to conduct comprehensive needs analysis and scope project deliverables and timeframes. Coordinate with Regional Consulting Manager to configure necessary project resources and set target metrics• Maintaining a strong relationship with senior executives at client companies, ensure ongoing satisfaction with the solution, leverage opportunities to expand relationship wherever possible

N. Billerica, Ma

Reporting to the Regional Consulting Manager, I was charged with management of large-scale consulting projects including the following:• Scope and definition of project operational strategy with clients in pre-engagement phase, management of client expectations regarding timeframes and deliverables• Execution of actual search work, including direct sourcing, Internet based recruiting, candidate development and offer negotiation. Key contact for day to day communication with all relevant hiring managers at client, development and presentation of pipeline and cost per hire reports to client executives

Woburn, Ma

Raymond Karsan Associates acquired The Docker Group in October of 1996. I continued to provide executive recruiting services for the $30MM dollar international human resources consulting firm based in Wayne, PA.

Boston, Ma

Prior to its acquisition, The Docker Group was a ten person, privately held management consulting firm specializing in customized executive retained search.Reporting to the VP of Project Management, I was responsible for execution of all aspects of the executive search recruiting process including:• Perform needs analysis consulting to sharpen focus, manage client expectations and arrive at logical and realistic timeframes and benchmarks• Work closely with clients to develop research lists and position descriptions, which outline the opportunity in a detailed, accurate and compelling fashion• Engage in mutual evaluation process with candidates. Develop detailed profiles for slate of most qualified and interested individuals. Work with client through the interview, feedback and offer negotiation processes to a successful hire

Boston, Ma

Reporting to the Managing Partner, I was responsible for supporting all recruiting and business development activities from a informational standpoint including:• Conduct market research and deliver quality and detailed information regarding potential clients to the Managing Partners and Vice Presidents• Definition and outline of projects with clients, identification of appropriate industries, companies and contacts to be sourced• Generation of timely and detailed research on targeted organizations through the use of numerous resources including: networking contacts, on-line databases and the internet, industry organizations and associations, trade journals and in-house archives