Lawrence Nisivaco, M.A., M.B.A. Email & Phone Number

Oak Brook, Illinois, United States

Remote/Client Location

Initially hired to help administer selection testing events for Unions throughout Illinois. Over time gained more responsibilities, such as conducting job analysis and training seminars. 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: Developed surveys utilizing SurveyMonkey to assess importance, frequency, necessity of KSAOs and their linkage to core tasks to ensure legal defensibility, successful completion of apprenticeship and predictive validation.𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀: Conducted statistical analyses to identify constructs and criterion-related validity, reliability and adverse impact of assessment tool; using Excel functions including but not limited to average, standard deviation and correlations.𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀: Generated job analysis reports that provide Uniform Guideline compliant job analysis procedures, pertinent information and data visualization (Excel Power View) for stakeholders.𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘀: Produced and presented five (5) hour training seminars by strategizing with CEO and EEOC to mitigate unconscious biases during selection process.𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Led training of new employees (11) on core tasks and protocol for testing events utilizing job rotation technique to ensure reliability and validity of the tool.

Remote

Deerfield, Illinois, United States

Recruited to develop a variety of surveys (e.g., Employee Engagement, Leadership, DEI, Culture, etc.), manage data, perform data analysis, and communicate with clients at Fortune 500 companies. 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Programed and administered surveys, monitoring site, reporting site for Fortune 500 clients to facilitate data-driven decision making; led workstreams related to data management, analysis and quality control.𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁/𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲: Trained clients on how to effectively develop, structure and clean HRIS files with millions of data points by leveraging data management and Excel skills.𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: Collaborated with senior consultants and project managers to complete client deliverables; received “X-Factor” recognition for providing an innovative presentation using Slicers in Excel. 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: Led Inclusion & Diversity and longitudinal studies; used various tools (SPSS, Excel) and programming knowledge (Python) to identify priority areas for action; analyzed 2.5 million data points and produced a report that was critical in determining the organization’s action plan.

Elmhurst, Illinois, United States

Capstone project where I acted as an external consultant to develop a survey from scratch, performed statistical analysis and developed reports and a presentation with recommendations. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: Designed a survey utilizing Qualtrics to identify student experience and analyzed the responses (SPSS), resulting in the creation of a website dedicated to 1,927 commuting students.𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Hosted and facilitated meetings with department heads, faculty and students to develop and agree upon action plans for delivering solutions to survey results; synthesized and consolidated findings to create action plans.𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: Created and presented a final report to program leadership; recommendations were adopted by the client and are currently being used to enhance the experience for commuter students.Achievements• Results led to a Commuter based website, Grant opportunities and data for further research topics.

New Lenox, Illinois, United States

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Trained new employees on core tasks and proper procedures.𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Worked with customers to understand product needs; developed clear work plans in accordance with requirements.

Normal, Illinois, United States

Elected President of Mix Martial Arts Club.Duties/Tasks: 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Reserved locations for club activities and disseminated information via social media. 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲: Conducted meetings with board members to discourse monthly itinerary. 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: Lead training seminars with simplicity and clarity to develop participants' skills in mixed martial arts (25 trainees per seminar). 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Attended safety and protocol meeting with Registered Student Organizations committee. Achievements: 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: Created a curriculum of training sessions that are still being utilized and KPIs to measure members' engagement and satisfaction.𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Promoted the club via social media and physical marketing materials to increase membership (increase of 200%) and raise funds (~ $1,700 annually).𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱: Compromised with an external organization for a student-based discount price.𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Developed additional leadership positions (e.g., Vice President, Treasurer & Equipment Manager) and delegated tasks for professional development of board members.

Worked semester breaks (2013 & 2014) and summer 2014.

La Grange, Illinois, United States

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, 3.92

Master Of Arts - Ma, Industrial And Organizational Psychology, 3.8

Activities and Societies: Mentor program - mentored a first-year candidate of the Industrial & Organizational Psychology Master's program

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology, 3.7

Activities and Societies: Redbird Gloves (mixed martial arts club) - President (2017-2018) - Vice President (2015-2017) - Coach (2014-2018)