Human Resources Development
Resume:
DEBRA A. MCBRIDE
Millfield, Ohio ***** ************@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/debramcbride
Manage by fact, create results by action
OBJECTIVE: Link human capital with the strategic objectives of a high
performance organization
SUMMARY OF RESULTS:
. Identify issues and install problem-solving performance at all
organizational levels
. Implement business solutions, as a team, to develop a vision for
change
. Business management: Organizational Strategy and Road-Map
Development, Marketing, Financial analysis, Process Management and
Human Resources Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Operations Director, NNFP, A national non-profit organization supporting
forest related enterprises.
. For the Board of Directors, performed a "Needs Analysis" and
"Performance Improvement Strategy" to improve organizational
effectiveness
. Implemented operations and systems changes: Business development,
finance, I.T., communications and human resources Results:
Estimated 5% increase in revenue from internal ventures while reducing
costs
. Increased productivity and performance of IT Systems through project
management of a virtual team of IT providers
. Created systems for developing and hosting webinar trainings and
meetings
Organization Development Consultant DM Consulting, Ltd., An independent
firm focused on creating strategic advantages and growth for small to mid-
sized organizations.
. Accounting firm: Improved workflow through
accountability/responsibility realignment Results: Reduced
error related costs
. Healthcare provider: Tailor designed and implemented a performance
survey to identify issues preventing results and develop strategies to
engage employees in problem solution Results: Increased performance
through the active participation of employee groups in problem solving
issues of effectiveness and efficiency within operations
. Rural Health and Economic Development Agency: Developed a Road Map to
improve organizational results, operations, management, leadership and
financial support Results: Improved preparedness and execution to
carry out the mission of the organization
Director, Ohio Small Business Development Center at Ohio University, A
state and federally funded economic development program providing technical
assistance to businesses.
. Award winning Region of the Year
. 7% increase in donor contributions as a result of high performance and
effectiveness
. Reduced cost per client hour of consulting by 89%
. Retained business results through consulting and coaching with
business owners and their issues with the following results (4 years):
727 clients served; 59 new businesses started; 148 jobs created; $21
million in capital infusions; $3 million in sales increases
. Developed Partnerships (state, regional and local) for economic
development
Debra A. McBride
Page 2
EDUCATION
. Masters, Information Strategy, Systems & Technology, Muskingum
University, New Concord, OH (in process)
. Masters, International Administration, Organization Development and
Training, School for International Training, Brattleboro, VT
. BA, International Studies, Bowling Green State University, Bowling
Green, OH, Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa - National Honor Society
AFFILIATIONS & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
. Board of Examiners, Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award/U.S.
Department of Commerce/NIST, 2009-present
. Ambassador, Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, 2009-present
. Board Member, Athens County Habitat for Humanity, 2010-present
. Conference Committee, Quest for Excellence, Ohio Partnership for
Excellence, 2005-present
. American Society for Quality, 2010-present
. Board of Examiners and Team Leader, Ohio Partnership For Excellence,
2000-2008
. Board Member, Appalachian Development Federal Credit Union, 2002-2004
. Board Member, Appalachian People's Action Coalition, 1996-2002
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
. Technology: Adobe Connect, WebEx, Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks,
SPSS, SalesForce, Visio
. Toastmasters International: Advanced Communicator Bronze, 2009
. Certified Business Analyst, Capital University & Ohio Department of
Development, 1996-2006
. Skills: Team Facilitation and training, leadership development,
organizational research, process improvement
Contact this candidate