Russell Pitts Email & Phone Number

Fallbrook, Ca, Us

Riverside, Ca

I support two Medical Centers, serving over 6,000 employees across more than 20 locations. In our Riverside Medical Service Area, we deliver affordable, world-class healthcare to a member base exceeding 500,000.I design and implement business-aligned development strategies for 300+ mid-level leaders while partnering consultatively with Senior Management on initiatives related to leadership culture transformation and team effectiveness. My consistent demonstration of strategic impact… Show more I support two Medical Centers, serving over 6,000 employees across more than 20 locations. In our Riverside Medical Service Area, we deliver affordable, world-class healthcare to a member base exceeding 500,000.I design and implement business-aligned development strategies for 300+ mid-level leaders while partnering consultatively with Senior Management on initiatives related to leadership culture transformation and team effectiveness. My consistent demonstration of strategic impact through surveys, interviews, and anecdotal evidence has been key in gaining senior sponsors' support.In 2024, I’m integrating behavioral stakeholder-centered coaching, aimed at helping leaders become recognized and acknowledged as measurably more effective.My 2024-27 strategy focuses on enhancing engagement indexes among operational leaders and fostering collegiality among medical professionals to improve patient care. This includes custom-designed learning engagements for leadership teams, with extended engagements incorporating pre- and post-assessments to evaluate effectiveness.Additionally, I’m a key contributor to large-scale Leadership Development Institute offsites, KP’s Middle Management Program, and the KP Leadership University. Show less

Greater San Diego And Virtual

I help leaders become measurably more effective through coaching, consulting and leadership development. My expertise includes Stakeholder Centered Coaching, MBTI, Situational Leadership, Crucial Conversations, Seven Habits, Fuel for Leaders and more. Certifications include: Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching; Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® Practitioner (MBTI). The Energy Project: Fuel for Leaders; Coach U Coaching Clinic; PDI 360° Coach; 7 Habits Foundations; Speed of… Show more I help leaders become measurably more effective through coaching, consulting and leadership development. My expertise includes Stakeholder Centered Coaching, MBTI, Situational Leadership, Crucial Conversations, Seven Habits, Fuel for Leaders and more. Certifications include: Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching; Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® Practitioner (MBTI). The Energy Project: Fuel for Leaders; Coach U Coaching Clinic; PDI 360° Coach; 7 Habits Foundations; Speed of Trust Foundations; Crucial Conversations; Situational Leadership (SLIIx); Situational Self Leadership; Accountability That Works; REAL Talk; and PerformanceWORKS. Expert in Behavioral Interviewing Instruction. Certified by Kerwin & Associates in: Type & Communication; Type & Team Building; Type & Leadership Development; Type & Change; Type & Conflict; Type & Stress. Each workshop is up to 4 hours in length. My Myers-Briggs Type is ENTP. Top Five Gallup StrengthsFinder talent themes are: Individualization; Positivity; Learner; Achiever & Arranger. My personal mission is to help others be at their best. Show less

Temecula, Ca

I was part of the Corporate L&D team that provided learning solutions across all lines of business for the US, Canada and Latin America. This included classroom delivery of our leadership development curriculum, training needs analysis, coaching and internal consulting. Our Americas client base of 30,000+ consisted of the full range of functions including Manufacturing, R&D, Engineering, Sales, Finance, Clinical Research, IT, Regulatory Compliance, and Quality Assurance. Abbott was a global… Show more I was part of the Corporate L&D team that provided learning solutions across all lines of business for the US, Canada and Latin America. This included classroom delivery of our leadership development curriculum, training needs analysis, coaching and internal consulting. Our Americas client base of 30,000+ consisted of the full range of functions including Manufacturing, R&D, Engineering, Sales, Finance, Clinical Research, IT, Regulatory Compliance, and Quality Assurance. Abbott was a global health care company of 90,000 employees world-wide until it divested the 20,000 employee research pharma division (now known as AbbVie) in 2013. This resulted in a global restructuring which eliminated my department.I created multi-site training plans aligned to business unit strategies and needs that accelerated leader development, and increased course run rates more than 50%.I participated in the design of core and advanced skill courses that enabled leaders to develop subordinates and drive organizational strategy. In one project I led the redesign of a divisional NEO that that was considered “Death by PowerPoint” to one that was short, interesting and memorable. The length was reduced by 50%, allowing new hires became productive on day one, and acculturating more rapidly into the organization. Although this example wasn't "leadership development", it alleviated a significant pain point for this division.As a certified PDI 360° Coach I advised managers and executives on competency-based survey results and individual coaching plans.Always striving to hone my skill I achieved 4.83 out of 5.00 overall facilitator scores for two years running. This placed me in the top 10% of all internal and external Abbott facilitators. I believe learning should be practical, interactive and fun. Show less

Temecula, Ca

In this role I owned the Leadership Development Function for a supervisor/ manager population of 600+ leaders within California Manufacturing and R&D Sites totaling 4,000+ employees. I had the unique opportunity to build a supervisor/ new manager leadership development curriculum where none had existed, and align it to the long-range business plan. My client population included several functional areas encompassing Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Regulatory and Compliance, Engineering… Show more In this role I owned the Leadership Development Function for a supervisor/ manager population of 600+ leaders within California Manufacturing and R&D Sites totaling 4,000+ employees. I had the unique opportunity to build a supervisor/ new manager leadership development curriculum where none had existed, and align it to the long-range business plan. My client population included several functional areas encompassing Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Regulatory and Compliance, Engineering, Customer Service, IT and R&D. In mid-2006 this business was acquired by Abbott – we later integrated with Abbott’s Corporate L&D Function in January of 2008.My chief accomplishment in this role was initiating and maintaining a Front Line Leader Essentials course that resulted in increased supervisor/ manager capabilities, teamwork and enhanced department productivity. I measured this impact through Level I and II training evaluations, and I used surveys and interviews to capture the Level III and IV impact. This highly engaging course was delivered to over 300 leaders during its 30-month life cycle. This program was the foundation of a curriculum I initiated to build the leadership bench required to support our rapid growth in drug coated devices. I had the privilege of overseeing all logistics for a worldwide employee survey that included questionnaire creation, translation into 14 languages, managing vendors and administration to 7,000 respondents. I provided on the ground survey support in the Netherlands, Switzerland and Germany.I partnered with business leaders and HR in to provide team building activities for improving teamwork and productivity.I also managed the Corporate New Manager Orientation with a faculty that consisted of the CEO and Corporate Officer Staff. Show less

Temecula, Ca

Guidant was a medical device company of 26,000 employees worldwide. During my time there in progressively responsible HRPB roles I led HR and change management initiatives for multiple client groups of 900+ employees at a medical device manufacturing facility. I routinely coached leaders and employees on a full range of talent management, performance, and complex disciplinary/ risk- related issues. I also formally supervised an HR Systems/ EEO Analyst for two years. I was promoted twice before… Show more Guidant was a medical device company of 26,000 employees worldwide. During my time there in progressively responsible HRPB roles I led HR and change management initiatives for multiple client groups of 900+ employees at a medical device manufacturing facility. I routinely coached leaders and employees on a full range of talent management, performance, and complex disciplinary/ risk- related issues. I also formally supervised an HR Systems/ EEO Analyst for two years. I was promoted twice before being recruited into the Learning & Development function.My most significant accomplishment here was leading the implementation of a division-wide performance and talent management process. I ensured we met budget, rating distribution and appraisal targets during a migration of 2,100+ employees to a common focal review. A key aspect of my strategy was creating a fun competition among my peers that helped propel us achieve our targets. Marshaled a Performance Appraisal Redesign Team to save $100 K annually for a 2,000+ employee manufacturing workforce.By implementing a workforce planning strategy I collaborated with leadership to create a new drug coated device department. Staffing this department with top talent was critical in achieving rapid sustained product market leadership.Concerned over burnout during a prolonged demanding period of time in a key department I initiated a "Workplace Barometer" to monitor morale. These monthly pulse-checks and all employee dialogue sessions contributed to a reduction in turnover. I also implemented, facilitated and maintained Performance Management & Succession Planning Programs with multiple functions including Manufacturing, Engineering, and Customer Service. This included leading and facilitating bi-annual calibration sessions over a 4-year period.I established an Employee Relations Review Team to problem-solve challenges, leverage best practices, and ensure consistent application of HR policies and solutions. Show less

Rancho Cordova, Ca

This opportunity arose through a referral from a past supervisor from a previous HR internship. I aligned Human Resources, Recruiting and Compensation services to meet the business objectives of a multi-function field location of 800+ employees. I implemented and maintained HR training and communication programs to maintain high employee morale and minimize third- party intervention. I also managed the end to end recruitment lifecycle for multiple client groups. After the failed merger with… Show more This opportunity arose through a referral from a past supervisor from a previous HR internship. I aligned Human Resources, Recruiting and Compensation services to meet the business objectives of a multi-function field location of 800+ employees. I implemented and maintained HR training and communication programs to maintain high employee morale and minimize third- party intervention. I also managed the end to end recruitment lifecycle for multiple client groups. After the failed merger with WorldCom, Sprint’s business in California began to diminish. This led to my decision to move to San Diego as a trailing spouse and to seek new opportunities there.Contributed to the implementation of an alternative dispute resolution program California and Texas by training over 250 employees. The program produced an estimated savings of up to $3 million in potential litigation costs.To meet software engineer recruiting challenges I created a college recruiting program at a local university by establishing relationships with the school and creating a presence on campus. In addition to meeting staffing requirements by hiring college graduates and interns, we reduced recruiting costs by 20%.I designed and implemented a supervisor/ manager workshop to train supervisors how to address disciplinary issues and handle difficult employee counseling conversations.I also implemented and co-chaired a Safety Committee, leading to the identification and elimination of numerous injury causes and reductions in lost time injuries. Show less