Incite is a professional consulting organization providing a variety of training and consultative services to businesses for Leadership and Organizational Development, within the framework of Industrial Organizational Psychology. As the principal consultant and I/O Psychologist, Leslie L. Nye, Ph.D. has over 25 years working in the area of retention, selection, succession planning, workforce development, outplacement, and learning and development. Leslie is an experienced public speaker and presenter for over 40 years speaking on various topics related to generational differences in the workforce, Graphoanalysis, and challenges that organizations face in the international job market.

-Focus On Defense provides consulting, coaching and training for the safe and effective defensive use of firearms to individuals and groups of people. - As an experienced defensive firearms and CCWL instructor and coach, Leslie uses her defensive firearms training, knowledge, skills and passion to improve and to make a positive difference in the lives of others. - As a State of California DOJ Certified Firearms Safety Instructor, Leslie is licensed to train and certify Concealed Carry Weapons Licenses (CCWL) in four Northern California counties - Sacramento, Placer, Nevada and El Dorado counties. - Specialization in individual 1:1 classes and small group classes for the safe, competent, and effective use of firearms and for improvement in defensive handgun skills. - Education provided for the legal aspects of using judicious use of force under imminent and deadly threat and how to stay safe, without use of deadly force.- Since January 2010, Leslie was certified as an NRA Certified Range Safety Officer and NRA Certified Instructor. She holds multiple firearm and training certifications with NRA, including Basic Pistol, Personal Protection Inside the Home, and Refuse to Be A Victim. Leslie is an original Front Sight First Family member (based out of Pahrump, Nevada) and also graduated in 2012 from Massad Ayoob’s MAG-40 course emphasizing the legal aspects of judicious force, defensive strategies, tactical issues, and event aftermath management.

-Facilitated online item development and technical review workshops and training sessions with existing and new clients.-Performed quality control procedures of item banks including item editing, proofreading, references, and duplicate content.-Created project plans and coordinate, prioritize and complete project activities within contractual timelines and budget.-Assisted with a variety of test maintenance and updating activities to support integrity of clients’ item banks and exams.-Communicated test development and psychometric concepts and recommendations to internal and external audiences.-Member of 6-person strategic management committee to problem-solve organizational and leadership issues within company

-Responsible for supporting 2nd largest test development client in US for Prometric.-Developed and presented "Leadership Preferences Across the Multigenerational Workforce" to large groups of domestic US and international colleagues, including company leadership.-Managed key components of test development life cycle to ensure exam requirements were met.-Successfully prepared and facilitated over 70 two-day, on-site workshops for 6-12 SMEs each.-Demonstrated skill in facilitating complex, time-driven on-site and online workshops for item writing, item reviews, form reviews, bank reviews, and standard settings across multiple exams and clients. -Contributed to success of Rapid Item Development workshops, Job Analysis and Task Force meetings.-Displayed understanding and knowledge of multiple industry sectors, including healthcare, security, energy, government, and others.-Highly-proficient with preparation and facilitation of in-person, teleconference, and web-based client meetings to support existing and new exams for multiple clients. -Created targeted workshop materials and reports; performed post-meeting follow-up and analysis.-Exhibited accuracy and proficiency in edited exam items, including assigning item attributes as needed per client specifications.-Knowledgeable with multiple proprietary databases and commercial software applications, including item-banking software, test administration and scoring software.

Began my doctoral coursework in August 2012. Completed all required coursework (67 units) maintaining a 3.98 cumulative GPA while being employed full-time. Began preparation for the dissertation process in April 2015. My qualitative idiographic, exploratory multiple case study studied Millennials and the beliefs and perceptions they hold of their leadership skills. I wanted to know why they believe they are ready and qualified for leadership roles when they admit they need more leadership coaching, mentoring, and leadership training. My study revealed 10 major findings and 3 incidental findings which may help to improve the opportunities for Millennials to step up into leadership roles. The title of my dissertation is: "Millennials and Leadership: Beliefs and Perceptions of Leadership skills". Successfully defended my dissertation and graduated September 2017.

Align Capital Region (ACR) was formed to create regional systems and conditions to align and optimize assets, resources, and experience to achieve greater outcomes in education, workforce development across Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Nevada, Yolo, Yuba, Sutter, and Colusa counties.-Original Alignment Team Manager hired for management and facilitation of regional Alignment Teams (A-Teams) for new non-profit based on established Alignment USA processes and protocols across an 8-county region.-Recognized by peers for helping to build a strong cultural foundation for creation and on-boarding of three initial Alignment teams consisting of 70 individuals across education, business, and community organizations.-Strategically brainstormed and developed concepts for original ACR marketing plan incorporating website, social media, print, launch events, and business outreach.-Initiated, researched and created database of 1400 individual contacts for Invitations to Participate-Successfully created, organized, and facilitated 6 regional orientations to introduce Align Capital Region to business community. Supported the official major ACR launch event in March 2017. -Recruited, managed and trained representatives of public schools K-12, business, non-profit community-based organizations, government agencies, and colleges and universities to develop Invitations to Participate (ITP’s) for community improvement.-Coordinated and managed meetings, plans, and protocols (schedules, minutes, milestones, etc,) for A-Team work.-Communicated regularly with A-Team Chairs and Vice-Chairs; Organized and attended A-Team meetings.

-Provided high-level, expert individual and group career counseling support for women experiencing homelessness to transition back into jobs and/or educational paths.-Initiated new best practices for training and curriculum development, presentations, marketing of WE initiatives, public relations, and business development, which helped improve employment outcomes. -Active participant and contributor for monthly Sacramento Steps Forward Homeless Workforce Committee, which addressed serious issues in the region dealing with homelessness.-Demonstrated clear leadership in planning and facilitating career events, both on-site at WE and off-site at partner agency locations, increasing organization’s visibility in Sacramento region.-Successfully created and implemented new best practices for job placement, including adding career assessments and pre-formatted resume templates, standardization on career-focused collateral and support materials for the women to achieve better outcomes.-Voluntarily took on additional responsibility of managing WE graduates and WE Staff to supervise the social enterprise, “Get A Job Kit” program which provides paid job training to WE students and graduates.-Offered sales and marketing experience to provide key input and training to WE’s “Get A Job Kit Intern” for complete re-vamp of the product. -Coached and trained multiple staff in professional sales and marketing concepts which resulted in increased sales and revenue of the product.

-Promoted to Director, Career Services from Associate Director; member of campus executive leadership team.-Brought innovative, experienced leadership and best practices to a struggling Career Services department, increasing team performance and increasing employment metrics from 19% to 60% in seven months. -Increased Net Promotor Scores for student satisfaction 12 points (54% to 68%) within six months of hire. -Implemented new policies to increase effectiveness of student externship process, elevating Boise campus to first place of 17 campuses for externs being hired directly from their externship. -Provided strategic leadership and management to CS advisors; facilitate and oversaw all career advising and coaching to students, graduates, and alumni. Collaborated with Admissions, Faculty, and Academics on campus events, including Advisory Boards, Open Houses, Graduation, and other customized workshops and projects.-Effectively marketed and promoted graduates to employers in the region; planned and managed career fairs and hiring events.-Positively instituted operational efficiencies to streamline student contacts and support after graduation. -Successfully taught Capstone courses (online and blended) for graduating seniors; contributed perspective in weekly faculty meetings.

-Planned and strategically launched Career Services in Jan. 2009; promoted to Assoc Director March 2010. -Highly-successful in meeting and exceeding graduate employment statistics of 90% to 100% for all graduating classes since Jan 2009. Ranked in top 10% of 100 campuses nationwide for DVU.-Created effective, systemized, portfolio approach to Career Services; career advising, resume & cover letter support, employment leads and job search strategy to students, grads, and alumni-Alumni Liaison for Sacramento Metro; successfully managed first Alumni Association Chapter and seven-person Alumni board; recognized as one of most engaged Alumni chapters in U.S.-Spearheaded and taught the first blended (campus/online- based) internship classes in No. CA. -Pioneered as first CS department in the entire DVU system to invite the public to attend Career Fairs which increased student enrollment from added exposure and attendance to campus. -Developed proposal and curriculum for a full-day, Women Veteran’s Workshop Series for State of CA Governor’s office and CA Dept of Veterans Affairs.-Planned and managed all graduation ceremonies. Key member of National Graduation Committee to revamp graduation standards handbook for DVU/Keller across the U.S.-Collaborated on locally sponsored campus events, including Her World (STEM event), New Student Orientations, National Open House (Bi-annual)-Provided program support to Admissions, Faculty, Academics, Finance and Business Development depts. Primary responsibility for planning and support of program accreditation and workforce committees for region. -Planned and organized career fairs, career workshops, instructed students in career development classes. Performed public speaking for New Student Orientations and National Open houses. -Built effective, long-term workforce relationships with employers to identify jobs and internships for students, graduates, and alumni. Promoted graduates and alumni throughout No CA region.

-Highly-effective professional consultant in HR, Recruiting, and Industrial/Organizational Development.-Competently performed all aspects of the business, including business development, sales, marketing, career development, recruiting, employer outreach, accounts receivable and payable, presentations and proposals, public speaking, teaching and training, customer service, and business consulting.-Initiated, built, and maintained strong, positive professional business relationships with Fortune 100, 500, & 1000 companies across the U.S. to support workforce development & recruiting efforts.-Developed strategic partnerships with leading companies for talent acquisition: Oracle, Informix Software/IBM, Sagent Technology, Paccar, Inc., Autodesk, CoreLogic, Genentech, DPR Construction, Siemens, AirGas, Visa, Avolent, Inc., International Game Technology, Infor, and others.

-Highly-skilled in providing professional Business Development, Consultative Sales, Marketing Development and Account Management to Executive and Senior Human Resource professionals in Fortune 100/500/1000 corporations.-Strategically targeted and developed new business for DBM, while maintaining positive, on-going business relationships with existing customers. Initiated and managed all sales for Northern and Central CA and Northern Nevada.-Provided Customer Service and Operations Support for business transactions in region. Supported DBM's CEO division and C-level clients. Performed Change Management workshops and other targeted workforce workshops and presentations to multiple corporate audiences and public-sector organizations in No. CA. -Met and exceeded sales goals by targeting and selling DBM career transition and change management services to new high potential companies through creative marketing approaches, creating viable business model.-Substantially increased visibility and name recognition of DBM in the region through personal sales and marketing efforts, including special pro-bono events, active participation on ASTD board, SAHRA and SACTO committee positions, while keeping within a tightly defined marketing and sales budget. -Corporation was sold twice in less than two years; my position was eliminated in the fifth round of layoffs in Dec 2003.

-Provided Career Development, Organizational Development, Change Management, Transition and Placement services, including Organizational Consulting (working with DBM), candidate search and recruiting, career assessments, research support, counseling, and direct placement services. -As adjunct consultant to DBM, provided delivery of Change Management and Workforce Management services to individual clients/groups. -Achieved high levels of client and candidate satisfaction ratings by successfully sourcing, assessing, coaching/counseling and placing mid, senior and executive-level candidates in a variety of positions in US industries, including Information Technology, Manufacturing, Transportation & Electronics. -Acknowledged by both candidates and hiring managers for providing a personalized, professional career counseling approach previously unmatched in the “headhunter” and recruiting business.-Developed strategic partnerships with leading companies for talent acquisition: Oracle, Informix Software, IBM, Sagent Technology, Paccar, Inc., Autodesk, CoreLogic, Genentech, DPR Construction, Siemens, AirGas, Visa, Avolent, Inc., International Game Technology, Infor, and others.

-Proficient in researching, developing, acquiring, and managing IT related Contract Consulting and direct-hire candidate placement services for business customers across the USA; established new business customers and supported on-going, profitable business development. -Successfully worked “full-desk”, as Account Executive & Recruiter, filling own open job orders (contract and direct-hire) with both customers (companies) and clients (candidates).-Increased revenue for TTN by penetrating new business accounts and developing positive, long-term, profitable business relationships with key hiring managers in selected Fortune 500/1000 technology-focused companies in the US, including Oracle, Informix Software, IBM, McKesson, Cardinal Health, Honeywell, Genentech, Sun Microsystems, and others.-Demonstrated exceptional proficiency in the area of direct-hire candidate placements, with over 100K in billing revenue in highest month; consistently exceeded quota for full-time, direct-hire placements.-Company was sold, so started my own recruiting company, Incite, in 10/1998.