Ben Eubanks, SHRM-SCP
principal analyst, Lighthouse Research
founder, upstartHR
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Ben Eubanks is the Principal Analyst at Lighthouse Research & Advisory and the author of Artificial Intelligence for HR: Use AI to Build a Successful Workforce (Kogan Page, December 2018).

He has authored dozens of reports, eBooks, and other resources, maintains a blog that has touched the lives of more than one million business leaders since its inception, and hosts “We’re Only Human,” a podcast that examines the intersection of talent and technology in the workplace.

Previously an HR executive for an Inc. 500-ranked global technology startup, he currently operates Lighthouse Research & Advisory, a human capital research and advisory services firm. He works with HR, talent, and learning leaders across the globe to solve their most pressing business challenges with a research-based perspective tempered by practical, hands-on experience.

Most importantly, he has four children, a wonderful wife of ten years, and a preference for running in a variety of outlandish races for fun.

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SMART STAGE: Picking Your HR Technology: Five Steps to Success

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 - 1:50pm to 2:08pm
Joel Peterson
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Joel Peterson is Director of Human Resources for a professional design firm in New York City.  Joel began his career as a professional actor before transitioning into Human Resources.  His diverse background spans a variety of industries ranging from international education, the pharmaceutical industry, and public television.  For the last ten years, Joel has worked in the architectural industry where as an HR pro he helps build the people who build the buildings.  Outside the office, Joel is the Communications Director for the New York State SHRM Council and volunteers for the New York State Special Olympics.

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SMART STAGE: Creating Content: Tips on What, Where, When, and How to Create Content for Social Media

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 - 1:30pm to 1:48pm
Jon Decoteau, SHRM-SCP
Division Director - West
SHRM
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With more than 25 years of human resources experience and 6 in Association Management, Jon Decoteau is a Senior HR leader specializing in Business Partner Support, HR Strategy and Services. He has a proven track record at The Coca-Cola Company, eBay and Motorola for getting organizations aligned, evaluating their strengths, and driving global projects. Jon is currently SHRM's Divisional Director based in Sacramento, California. In this role he is responsible for leading SHRM's Western US Field Services team and for helping our chapters and members grow as part of SHRM's 300,000+ member centric organization, impacting millions of employees in workforces worldwide.

 
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Jon Decoteau, SHRM-SCP
Division Director - West
SHRM
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With more than 25 years of human resources experience and 6 in Association Management, Jon Decoteau is a Senior HR leader specializing in Business Partner Support, HR Strategy and Services. He has a proven track record at The Coca-Cola Company, eBay and Motorola for getting organizations aligned, evaluating their strengths, and driving global projects. Jon is currently SHRM's Divisional Director based in Sacramento, California. In this role he is responsible for leading SHRM's Western US Field Services team and for helping our chapters and members grow as part of SHRM's 300,000+ member centric organization, impacting millions of employees in workforces worldwide.

 
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SMART STAGE: The Importance of HR in California and the Critical Tools from SHRM to Help You Do Your Job

Monday, June 20, 2016 - 3:20pm to 3:38pm
Amanda Willard
Talent Acquisition Manager
T-Mobile
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Amanda Willard is a Talent Acquisition Manager whose team supports T-Mobile’s Un-Carrier revolution.  Amanda has over 15 years’ experience as a Human Resource professional specializing in talent attraction and engagement, employee development, sourcing methodologies and HR technologies.  Amanda holds a bachelor’s degree in communication and completed her MBA in 2015.  She has also obtained her Senior Certified Professional certification (SHRM-SCP). 

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SMART STAGE: Notes, Networking and Next Steps: Making the Most of Your Conference Experience

Monday, June 20, 2016 - 10:00am to 10:18am

Christie Conley

Senior Human Resources Manager, Hennessy Automotive Group
 
Christie Conley is the Senior Human Resources Manager for Hennessy Automotive Group.   Hennessy Automobile Group is made up of various luxury dealerships located throughout the Atlanta area and is proud to be an automotive leader. 
 
Christie’s expertise includes talent management, training and development, management coaching, liability reduction, leadership and process improvement.
Mike Cullen
associate director, Global Labor Relations
Procter & Gamble
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Mike is the Global Labor Relations Leader for Procter & Gamble and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Over a 34 year career with P&G, Mike has considerable experience in supply chain operations and human resources management. Mike has served in manufacturing, supply chain planning, and human resources roles in multiple business categories within the company on a global and regional basis. In his current global leadership role for labor relations, Mike has responsibility for strategy and policy development, global capability building, and for guiding global and regional action planning to insure healthy and compliant organizations. Mike’s role partners with other functions to support the corporate social responsibility program. The global labor relations practice is currently leading efforts to embed the necessary Human Resources policies, systems, and tools across the enterprise to support the company human rights policy statement.

Prior to Procter & Gamble, Mike obtained a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from West Virginia University and served in the U.S. Army.

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Kevin Bradley

Kevin Bradley is currently working as a Talent Acquisition Specialist with the University of Nebraska Medical Center. With two internships during his undergrad as well as passing the PHR examination, he graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor in Business Administration emphasizing in Human Resources from UNO and began his career with TD Ameritrade in employee relations. He transitioned to recruitment and staffing with Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group in 2011 aiding in hiring for their sales floor, operations and IT positions.

Cecil L Hicks, Jr., SHRM-SCP, SPHR, MBA

Cecil L Hicks, Jr., SHRM-SCP, SPHR, MBA, is a HR leader with 20+ years experience in both the public and private sector. He has several leadership roles including the Director of Human Resources for the City of Omaha. 
 
He currently serves as Assistant Vice Chancellor and Director of Human Resources for the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where he oversees Employee Relations, Payroll, Benefits, Employment, Compensation and Human Resources Information Systems.

Lyndsay Lang

Lyndsay M. Lang is the Director of Human Resources and Administration for Baird Holm.  She has more than seven years of experience in all aspects of human resource management including recruiting, strategic development, executive consulting, career and employment coaching and operations management.  Her current responsibilities include staffing, employee relations, benefits administration, compensation and wellness initiatives.Lyndsay graduated from Bellevue University, with a B.S.