Patrick Mcniel, Phd Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx

• Support clients through statistical analyses that can identify potential discriminatory compensation practices and help anticipate and correct what the OFCCP or EEOC may uncover in an audit or direct investigation• Perform global pay fairness analyses for international companies and conduct compensation analyses that conform to the requirements of country specific pay equity/fairness laws.• Assess organizational climate, advise clients, and conduct training on organizational aspects related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.• Conduct privileged analyses for federal contractors in anticipation of government audits of their employment practices for discrimination.• Assist employers with self-audits of their employment practices to assess regulatory compliance and identify legal risks.• Assist client organizations in evaluating their critical recruiting, hiring, performance, and compensation practices to maintain their compliance goals and ultimately mitigate risk. • Help identify possible discrimination practices by analyzing talent selection decisions for hires, promotions, job assignments, performance evaluations, training or mentoring opportunities, and terminations.

Houston, Texas Area

Houston is the 4th largest city in the U.S., has the 5th largest police department, and has the 3rd largest fire department. At the City, I lead the group responsible for creating and administering entrance and promotional exams for the Fire and Police departments. I also conduct organizational development projects for HR and the City. • Developed a team of six professionals into a rigorous testing group that produces exams and supporting documents that can stand up to legal challenge in an exposed and litigious environment.• Created the systems currently used to assess Houston Fire Department personnel for promotion (job analysis methods, exam development processes, technical report development systems, and project management procedures). • Advised the legal team and the fire chief on best practices in testing.• Simultaneously managed up to nine extensive testing projects, that each had a six-month arc or longer.• Conducted various organizational development projects for the City (competency modeling, succession planning, analyses of personnel, assessor training, etc.).• Served as an advisor to Several City leaders for projects that required expertise in human behavior, selection and assessment, or leadership methods.

Houston, Texas Area

MPS is a boutique consulting firm specializing in customized assessment/performance management systems.• Improved the quality of employee selection and promotion at multiple oil refineries by consulting with management on selection processes and by training and coaching personnel on skills needed to assess job candidates. These activities result in fewer safety incidences and better job performance on multiple dimensions.• Provided statistical and legal support for companies using MPS assessment systems; This includes conducting local validation studies, analyzing hiring practices for adverse impact, ensuring that hiring practices meet with EEOC requirements, and advising clients on the legal and practical implications of various selection practices.• Administered and interpreted test batteries designed to assess managers and executives for promotion potential. Gave feedback to promotion candidates based on results from assessments, work histories, and skillsets.• Coached executives and MBA students on a variety of subjects related to career development and effective management. Some notable subjects include leadership practices, employee development, personality conflicts, personality self-awareness, behavior modification, decision making, logic, and effectively utilizing teams.• General work activities included creating proposals for work, writing technical reports, creating analysis tools, implementing survey technologies, and giving presentations to clients.

Houston, Texas Area

Valtera was a leading talent management firm that was bought by CEB and merged with SHL (now Gartner).• Worked with many multinational and Fortune 500 companies to develop, implement, and validate selection and assessment systems. Created test items using a variety of techniques for cognitive, personality, and skills assessments. Vetted existing selection systems for legal defensibility and exposure to lawsuits. Conducted adverse impact and fairness analyses of existing selection and assessment systems. And, mitigated over half a million dollars in fine costs by providing support to companies engaged in disputes with the OFCCP.• Performed job analysis tasks such as SME interviews, JAQ administration, work observation, and information collation. Worked with teams to create and validate competency models that were adopted by Fortune 500 corporations.• Conducted training sessions on how to use selection and assessment tools, such as structured interviews and competency assessment tasks.• Wrote technical reports, research summaries, and process documentation for client and internal consumption.• Assembled, cleaned, and manipulated large-scale datasets, and used a variety of statistical procedures, such as correlation, regression, ANOVA, factor analysis, and data exploration to provide useful and actionable information to clients.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Taught Introduction to I/O Psychology• Taught four semesters of Introduction to Personality Psychology (Received 3 student nominated awards for excellence in teaching)• Taught four semesters of Lab in Research Methods• Developed structure, assignments, tests, and presentation materials for all classes• Assisted other instructors with class management and grading

Houston, Texas Area

• Developed course structure • Implemented technology to improve the learning experience • Taught classes concentrating on computer literacy, operating systems and the MS Office suite • Motivated students and kept them aware of their progress and goals

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Master'S Degree, Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Psychology/Sociology