Lisa Holden, MS
Current city of residence:
E-mail address:
timlisaholden@inbox.com
Lisa_Holden@MED3000.com
Resume
Organization for which I currently work:
The Space Company
Bakersfield, CA
Job title:
People Manager
Past employers:
MED3000
Divisional Director, Human Resources
TNR Sports
Co-Owner
Private consulting
Facilitation
Team building
Training
WellPoint, Inc. – Blue Cross of California
Director of Human Resources
Organizational Development & Training Manager
TBA Entertainment Corporation
Director of Human Resources
Southern California Gas Company – The Gas Company
Human Resources Advisor
Management Development Manager
Personnel Research Supervisor
Research/IO interests:
Organizational Development
Process Improvement & Reengineering
Management and Leadership Development & Coaching
Facilitation
Team Building
Professional Skills Training
Change Management
Culture Change
Values Integration
Employee Satisfaction Survey
360-Degree Feedback
Selection Testing and Assessment
Undergraduate education:
Thesis title and abstract:
The Effectiveness of Training in Improving Employment Test Scores
This study examined whether brief training sessions could improve scores received on pre-employment selection tests, clarified what training content was most effective in improving test scores, and investigated whether initial skill level impacted score gain. The behaviorally-based training consisted of short modules covering either proper strategies for taking standardized tests, a brush-up on basic arithmetic calculations (one aptitude measured by the test battery), or both. Pre- and post-tests were identical, consisting of a four-test battery previously validated for selecting clerical applicants. Volunteers were randomly assigned to either a treatment or control group.
The math brush-up significantly improved scores on the math test, resulting in improved overall battery scores. Subjects receiving both modules also performed somewhat better, while participants in test taking training did not improve.
Both practically and statistically, more subjects receiving math brush-up training passed the overall battery upon retesting, qualifying them for clerical positions with the sponsor company.
General interests: