Bertie Nelson
Building great people.
- Role
- Talent Partner at DPR Construction
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Bertie Nelson
The heart of my work is empowering individuals and teams to achieve and stretch beyond…
Experience
Talent Partner
Jun 2024 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US
Lead coaching, learning, and talent development initiatives at a top-tier construction general contractor, driving leadership growth, workforce readiness, and inclusive culture across diverse job roles and business units.Design and facilitate coaching and learning solutions for both administrative and craft employees—including engineers, estimators, virtual design builders, superintendents, and foremen—with a focus on performance, safety, and leadership development. Implement scalable programs that integrate CliftonStrengths, DEI principles, and field-tested adult learning strategies to support retention, role readiness, and succession planning.Develop and execute enterprise-wide initiatives, including peer group networks, field coaching programs, CPR/safety compliance training, and hybrid onboarding systems. Serve as a key contributor to the company\'s Global Social Responsibility (GSR) efforts and DEI strategy, leading projects such as the Diverse Builders Forum and targeted outreach to HBCUs and Hispanic-serving institutions.Act as a bilingual talent partner, providing both individual coaching and organizational consultation in English and Spanish, while bridging gaps between field and office, executive vision and frontline experience.
Education
Rice University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, French Studies
2009 — 2014
Université Côte d'Azur
Diploma, French Language
2012 — 2012
Georgia State University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Applied Linguistics
2015 — 2017
New York University
Certificate in Executive Coaching, Human Capital Management
Rice University
Bachelor's of Music, Double Bass, Music History
2009 — 2014
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