Isaac Dixon
Regional Director Office of Diversity
Providence Health and Services

EDUCATION

PhD. Organization and Management                                        Expected 2008
Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
Specialization: Human Resources Management

Dissertation: The Application of Leadership Competencies in Pacific Northwest Credit Unions

MA (Interdisciplinary Studies)                                                            2000
Marylhurst University Portland, OR

BS, Business Administration                                                                 1992
Warner Pacific College, Portland, OR

TEACHING & TRAINING EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Instructor                                                                                 2007 to Present
Portland Community College, Portland, Oregon
Courses taught: Listening Skills and Coaching for Improved Performance

Adjunct Instructor                                                                               2003 to 2007
Portland State University
Courses taught: Recruitment and Selection and the Fundamentals of HR

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
January, 2008 to Present
Regional Director, Office of Diversity
Providence Health and Services
Directly reporting to the CEO Providence Health and Services Oregon, manage the organization’s diversity efforts as they relate to our core business activities, employment processes and vendor selection/usage. Directly manage the activities of twelve site diversity committees and the regional diversity council. Also serve as a consultant to managers and leaders as well as the chief advisor to procurement organization on our use of female and minority owned businesses.

December, 2006 to January 2008
Regional Director of Employment
Providence Health and Services
Direct the activities and strategy of 27 FTE in the sourcing, recruitment and selection of personnel for the Oregon region of this outstanding healthcare institution with over 15,000 employees in the Oregon region. Provide strategic direction, coaching, development and budgetary oversight for the department’s management staff and employees. The department contains other programs in addition to the core recruiting related activities such as School Outreach and a Resource Pool which aides displaced employees in their attempt to remain with our organization.

July 2002 to December 2006
Vice President-Human Resources
Unitus Community Credit Union
Full service HR function (compensation, benefits, labor relations, employee relations, training/organizational development and recruiting/selection)for an employee population of just over 120 employees. Provided direct management of the performance of an HR Assistant, HRIS/Payroll Administrator, and two Training and Development Specialists. Reported directly to the CEO and served as a member of the organization’s senior leadership team.

November 2000-July 2002
Staffing Manager
NIKE Incorporated
Managed the staffing and recruiting activities for a team of six recruiters as well as serving on the Staffing Department’s Management Team. Provided employees with coaching and performance evaluations as well as feedback coaching. Resurrected the Nike Internship Program from a low of 33 interns in 2000 to a high of 92 interns in 2002. I also added significant diversity to the internship ranks via a strong affiliation with Inroads Incorporated and working with community based organizations.

November 1994-November 2000
Vice President, Human Resources
Colonial Pacific Leasing
Managed a full service HR function in a financial services organization that was originally owned by Pitney Bowes Financial Services and subsequently sold to General Electric Capital. Provided counsel and coaching to the business unit president and executive team via meetings and management notes, which were published weekly. Developed and delivered in-house training programs and 360 feedback interpretations as well as starting a diversity sourcing program for vendors. I also managed the Administrative Services function of the business and had a total of 17 direct reports in both HR and Administrative Services for whom I provided coaching, feedback and career development.

October 1993-Novemeber 1994
HR Director
City of Gresham Oregon
Full service city with three bargaining units, (police, fire and General unit). Managed a staff of six HR professionals in all phases of HR service. Directed the recruitment of all professional personnel for city service and negotiated collective bargaining agreements. Developed and delivered training sessions on organizational diversity as well as planning and executing a highly successful Martin Luther King Day celebration for all city employees and their families.

October 1988-October 1993
State of Oregon

PRESENTATIONS

Succession Planning: If it so important why is no one doing it? Presented to 50+ participants at the Southern California Personnel Management Association Annual Conference, Pasadena, California, April 2007

Human Resources: Strategic Partner or Not? Presented to 75 HR professionals at the American Public Power Association’s HR Symposium, Portland, Oregon, June 2007

Motivating Your Employees: Presented to 50 HR professionals at the February 8, 2005 meeting of the Southwest Washington HR Association

PUBLICATIONS

Robert, B. (2008) HR By the Numbers, Isaac Dixon Mixes Skill and Metrics in Recruiting Role at Providence Health System (cited herein). HR Magazine
Babcock, P. (2005) Calling for Change (cited herein). HR Magazine, Vol. 50, 9