SUMMARY
**+ years in Organizational Learning Strategic Thinking
Executive Coaching
Curriculum Design Analytical Problem-Solving
Organizational Development
Interactive Workshops & Seminars Customer Service Orientation
Assessment and Evaluation
EXPERIENCE
EXECUTIVE COACH AND PROJECT CONSULTANT 2009 - 2010
Council of Jewish migr Community Organizations (COJECO)
New York, NY
( Coached 25 GenX and GenY leaders through creating and implementing high-
impact community projects
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ORGANIZATIONAL AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT 2001 - 2010
NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation
New York, NY
( Oversaw development, implementation and evaluation of training and OD
initiatives
( Provided internal OD consulting on performance evaluation, staff
engagement and communication
( Coached leaders to develop teams and build trust
( Consulted to managers on following a unified corporate strategy for
achieving a corporate mission
( Coached teams and facilitated team initiatives, including consensus
building
( Advised employees on career development & personal growth
( Conducted interactive workshops on soft skills, performance management,
cultural competency, etc.
( Custom-designed and presented interactive curriculum for a series of
Leadership Development Seminars
( Created & managed a comprehensive Wellness Program for 1,000 employees
( Designed, administered & analyzed Employee Satisfaction Survey and
corresponding interventions
( Designed & implemented assessment tools to evaluate competencies and
identify development needs
( Secured funding for OD & learning initiatives through grant proposals &
award applications
PROJECT MANAGER, EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT 1998 -
2001
The Learning Partnership, Ltd.
New York, NY
( Oversaw design, pilot and delivery of strategic leadership programs;
served as liaison between partners & clients
( Consulted to and analyzed educational needs of senior executives at
client Fortune 500 companies
( Developed and managed a database of over 250 global corporate accounts
( Contracted over $400K in sales in the area of executive education,
exceeding the projected target sales by 50%
( Negotiated and signed contracts with the world's leading IT consulting
firm and Federal Reserve Bank among others
( Influenced HR strategy of a Fortune 500 client through a comprehensive
report on trends in Corporate Education
( Played a key role in the design and execution of the company's global
Internet marketing strategy
PROGRAM COORDINATOR FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 5/1998 -
9/1998
Berlitz Language Institute
New York, NY
( Counseled international students on American educational system, career
planning and cultural adaptation
( Served as the contact point for booking from all Berlitz sources and
agencies in Europe, Asia and South America
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
( Co-authored a book Changes Of the Heart: Martha Beck Coaches Share
Strategies for Facing Life Challenges (2009)
( Created, copywrited & presented at a national conference an instrument
for evaluating cultural competency of
Healthcare employees (AAHSA, 2007)
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EDUCATION
M.A. in Industrial/ Organizational Psychology, GPA 3.65
January 2000
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY New
York, NY
B.A. in Psychology; Minor in Russian Language and Literature, GPA 3.75
May 1998
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY
Waltham, MA
Life Coach Certification
March 2004
Martha Beck Inc.
Scottsdale, AZ
Reiki I and Reiki II Practitioner Certification
February 2002
Usui Shiki Ryoho School
New York, NY
"Bright, focused, a quick study and a delightful person."
-- Dr. Al Vicere, Executive Education Professor of
Strategic Leadership
The Smeal College of Business Administration, The
Pennsylvania State University
a kind, capable, intelligent, motivated person."
-- Mike Andrew, Consultant, Management Education Services
"I don't know what you are paying her, but you should pay her more."
-- Client, Director of Training & Development, a leading
global IT Services company
"Insightful, charming, clients love her."
-- John Sanders, CEO and President, The Learning Partnership
Inc.
"Effective and practical presentation with wonderful energy and great
structure."
-- Workshop Participant, Martha Beck Coaching Convention,
Colorado
"Alina is an impressive facilitator and a strong executive coach with a
remarkable ability to build consensus."
-- Vivian Sun, MS, RD, CDN, Director, Organizational & Staff
Development,
South Manhattan Healthcare Network, NYC HHC
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