Josh Cotton

About Josh Cotton

Since 2006, I have overseen the assessment of more than applicants. Using proven techniques in Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology I have improved organizational effectiveness for the U.S. Navy, DuPont, Service Master, CSX, Flowserve Corporation, Honeywell and multiple other Fortune 500s and smaller organizations.As of 2020: Best Selling Author.Founder of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit called the Foundation for Veteran Employment Transition Support (Foundation for VETS).Workplace achievements include saving the Navy over $3 million per year and separately, enabling the Navy to launch the first ever personality-based job screening test that is administered aboard ships at sea. Within the first three months at Flowserve, produced the first ever in-house comprehensive attrition report distributed immediately to the the entire C-Suite and Board of Directors to drive positive change. Within the first three months at CSX, earned responsibility for 14 applicant screening assessments impacting applicants and new hires, and more than 50 roles each year. Received multiple workplace performance awards for successfully solving problems deemed important by my supervisors and my clients. Primary areas of expertise include Talent Analytics, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Development and specifically: advising senior leaders, conducting predictive and descriptive statistical analysis of employee data including turnover analysis, survey analysis and linking HR data to non-HR data, applicant screening test analytics (predictive validity, psychometrics), applicant selection (testing, assessment centers, in-basket, interviews), talent development (leadership development, high potential identification), understanding and influencing employee job performance, experimental design in organizations, program evaluation, organizational diagnosis, improving employee attitudes.

Experience

1. Director of Talent Assessments & Ai

   Honeywell Technologies

   Nov 2019 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Job Description:As the Director of Talent Assessments & AI at Honeywell, I spearhead the strategic development and execution of comprehensive applicant assessment workflows for a global workforce while leading AI adoption within HR. My role encompasses leading critical hiring assessment initiatives across Honeywell globally, impacting roles from executive leadership to hourly positions in over 50 countries while also championing AI initiatives that improve worker productivity.Key Responsibilities:+Overseeing the entire spectrum of talent assessments, including executive, managerial, and specialized roles in HR, IT, and Sales.+Innovating and implementing AI-driven solutions to enhance talent acquisition, development and other worker optimization.+Collaborating closely with business unit leaders to tailor assessments that align with unique operational needs.Notable Achievements:+Pioneered the introduction of four groundbreaking executive assessments between 20••••21, receiving personal endorsement from Honeywell\'s CEO.+Successfully launched more than 10 comprehensive professional role assessments over fours year, revolutionizing our talent acquisition standards.+Instrumental in developing and deploying an advanced assessment tool for optimizing sales performance, leading to measurable improvements in sales strategies.Impact:My leadership in this capacity has been instrumental in refining talent management strategies, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in one of the world\'s foremost conglomerates. Since 2023 I have helped to pioneer Honeywell’s adoption of AI leading to the highest AI adoption in the organization within HR itself.

Education

• University of Memphis

  Ph.D., Industrial-Organizational Psychology

  2007 — 2009

• University of Memphis

  M.S., Industrial-Organizational Psychology

  2006 — 2007

• Virginia Tech

  B.S., Psychology

  1995 — 1999

Skills

• Psychometrics
• Data Analysis
• Psychology
• Organizational Development
• Management Consulting
• Survey Research
• Personality Assessment
• Spss
• Customer Service
• Human Resources
• Survey Design
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Program Evaluation
• Management
• Team Building
• Statistics
• Job Analysis
• Applicant Screening
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership Development
• Career Development
• Navy
• Business Process Improvement
• Special Operations
• Personality Testing
• Strategy
• Test Validation
• Leadership
• Research Design
• Training
• Consulting
• Qualitative Research
• Process Improvement
• Executive Coaching
• Research
• Program Management