NATALIE NESLEN
Salt Lake City
Summary
Career coach (ICF) and former tech recruiter with 7+ years of experience, specializing in career strategy and offering hands-on experience helping professionals at all stages of their careers — including engineers and tech leaders — land desired roles, earn promotions, and perform at higher levels. Built coaching programs that produced a 95% goal‑attainment rate, 70% client renewals, and consistent referrals; coached 50+ Silicon Valley engineers to 10–30% higher compensation and supported leadership development that improved team satisfaction and retention by 15–20%
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career Coach
Natalie Dianne Coaching LLC
01.2019 - Current
- Delivered high-impact 1:1 coaching to over 50 Silicon Valley software engineers—strategic job search, resume/LinkedIn branding, interview prep, and salary negotiation skills—resulting in offers 10% to 30% above initial offers.
- Coached 30+ Silicon Valley engineers, managers, and C‑suite tech leaders to achieve higher performance ratings and promotions through weekly 1:1 strategy, mindset, and accountability coaching.
- Designed and delivered personalized strategic coaching plans that produced a 95% success rate in clients reaching their desired career goals, drove a 70% client renewal rate, and generated consistent referrals.
- Planned and delivered 2+ monthly virtual career trainings/group coaching sessions for 25+ clients, fostering an engaging, supportive community that drove strong progress toward career goals.
- Guided 100+ clients through structured assessments to reveal core values, unique skills, and strengths through personalized assessment and reflective exercises, empowering them to make career decisions and navigate successful transitions, including returning-to-work women.
Human Resources | Career Development & Advancement
Zions Bancorporation
Salt Lake City
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Delivered 1:1 coaching to 30+ employees—assessing skills and strengths and crafting promotion-ready development plans that enabled career advancements and increased employee satisfaction by 20%.
- Coached 20+ C‑suite and senior managers—driving leadership development, streamline workflows and process improvements that raised productivity and improved team satisfaction/retention by 15%.
Tech Recruiter | Human Resource Generalist
Verisk Analytics
Lehi
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Performed full-cycle recruitment for 100+ tech roles—sourced, screened, interviewed, negotiated offers, and onboarded candidates to meet hiring timelines and quality targets.
- Collaborated and built trusting partnerships with 25+ tech managers to deliver high‑quality candidates, achieving a 98% manager satisfaction rate for team fit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources
Utah State University
01-2013
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Networking & Referral Guidance
- Career Decisions & Transition
- Career Strategy Coaching
- Salary Negotiation
- Promotion & Advancement
- Job Search Strategy
- Interview preparation
- Goal Setting & Action Planning
- Empathy and active listening
- Resume & LinkedIn Building
- Emotional Intelligence
- Leadership development
Websites
Certification
- ICF Career Coach Certification, World Coach Institute, 01/2022
- Career Coach Certification, YouMap, 01/2020
- Life Coach Certification, The Life Coach School, 01/2018
Affiliations
Ran 3+ half marathons
Volunteered weekly at Primary Children's Hospital
Volunteered weekly at Primary Children's Hospital
Timeline
Career Coach
Natalie Dianne Coaching LLC
01.2019 - Current
Human Resources | Career Development & Advancement
Zions Bancorporation
01.2017 - 01.2019
Tech Recruiter | Human Resource Generalist
Verisk Analytics
01.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources
Utah State University