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Biography

Jordan is a  Learning Data Analyst on the Learning and Development team within Baker Hughes. Prior to this role, he was a part of Baker Hughes Aspire-HR track LDP. The Aspire program is a two year program with three rotations in different areas of HR. He was an Executive Talent Management Specialist, Global Benefits Specialist, and a HRBP for Baker Hughes Oil Field Equipment-Flexible Pipe Systems Onshore product line during his time in the Aspire program.

Jordan graduated from Utah State University with a Master of Human Resources and an MBA with a specialization in Data Analytics in April 2020. While completing his graduate work, Jordan interned with UnitedHealth Group. He spent 3 months of his internship in Total Rewards where he created a tool to help the company track, monitor, and communicate effectively 4 non-standard pay programs. He then continued that internship in Employee Relations/HR Operations where he led a global team in creating, conducting, and analyzing an employee satisfaction survey about a new HR Ops. Platform that had been implemented.

Prior to his graduate work, Jordan graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology in 2016. While completing his undergraduate work, Jordan worked with Target as leader of the front-end team. Shortly after graduation, Jordan managed the Starbucks within his Target store where he recruited, hired, and trained his 10-person team. Jordan left Target in May 2017 to work at a mental health clinic as a case manager. While working here, Jordan helped develop a new training program as well as a new onboarding process for incoming case managers.

Jordan currently lives in Greenwood, MO with his wife of 11 years Lindsey and his three children Jansen (9), Braelyn (7), and Bennett (3). There they enjoy spending time outside playing sports, hiking, gardening, and enjoying time with extended family.

Q: Why did you choose the Huntsman School Master of Human Resources Program?
A: I chose the Huntsman School Master of Human Resources program because it came highly recommended from three of my friends from undergrad that went through this program and have seen a lot of success due to it. I just knew I could not go wrong with going through this program and that I would be successful after completing my time there.

Q: What was your favorite part of the Huntsman School MHR Program?
A: I loved the program as a whole, but I think one of things I enjoyed the most was really getting know my fellow classmates and professors! I honestly have made friends for life because of this program! Not to mention I was prepared for the corporate world and ahead of my fellow coworkers in many ways due to the rigor of the program.

Q: What advice would you give current MHR students or recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in HR?
A: This is the time to explore your passion of HR! Take risks, stretch yourself, discover what your brand is, and let your presence be known. By doing this, the right company will find you and you will be able to add value in ways you could not even begin to think you could before!

Q: What are your 2-3 main job duties?
A: I am responsible for:

Analyzing all talent data (talent identification, succession planning, core skills, training, LDPS, etc.)

Create dashboards a database with the HR analytics and Workday teams to create accurate and updated reports

Train each of the product companies within Baker Hughes how to manage, understand, and effectively utilize their talent data.