An innovative and results-driven leader who has demonstrated the ability to
build, motivate and lead diverse teams of professionals to new levels of success
in a variety of environments. Strong business qualifications with an impressive
15+ year track record of hands-on experience in team building and management,
coaching and training, strategic planning and business development. Proven
ability to successfully analyze an organization's critical business requirements,
identify deficiencies and opportunities. And manage teams to implement and
achieve sales goals.
( Business Development ( Productivity Improvement ( Project Management
( Relationship Management ( Strategic Planning ( Change Management
( Team Building ( Training and Development ( Seasoned Writer and Presenter
Business Manager/ Supervising Coordinator with Market America Inc., Appleton, WI
Marketing
Consultant 1996 to present
Build, manage and train sales teams and lead entrepreneurs to
high levels of success. Motivate and educate individuals and
teams on business building, sales and marketing fundamentals.
Consult and train health professionals on integrative health
products and educational programs. Highly trained in business
building, sales training and marketing in the health and
nutrition, anti-aging, cosmetics and website industries.
Freelance Writer Write health and beauty column for the Green Bay, WI
Examiner.com. Currently writing a non-fiction book.
Change Management Change management consultant to IT Infrastructure executives
Consultant at Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Neenah, WI
October 2007 to January 2009
Consulted with Kimberly-Clark Infrastructure team and TATA
Consulting Services (TCS). Reported to the Director of IT
Infrastructure. Developed and implemented a strategic plan to
manage and improve relations between Kimberly-Clark and TCS
leadership and employees. Coached directors on leadership and
management skills.
Analyst Kimberly Clark Corporation, Information Technology
1996 -1998
Hand picked to design and lead the functional aspects in the
rollout of a new internal windows-based software system across
all Kimberly Clark locations worldwide. Managed all functional
aspects of the project. Designed and developed training
curriculum and materials and coordinated vendor efforts.
Provided technical and functional executive support.
Coordinated technical efforts across KC locations.
In addition, helped develop and write career paths for IT
employees and developed executive presentations.
Computer Trainer/ Kimberly Clark Corporation, Information Technology
Technical Writer 1993 -1996
Created system documentation and provided system and soft
skill training.
Education
Regularly attend business management and sales training seminars 1996-Present
and conferences. Extensive training in health and nutrition and
anti-aging.
CERAM International Business Management school, Sophia Antipolis, 1989-1990
France (Business management and international business classes
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI(Masters classes in French and 1986
Business Administration
University of Stevens Point, Stevens Point WI (Bachelor of 1980-1985
Science in French and English Writing
Marquette University Summer Abroad program 1982