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An outcome-focused organization specialist with an impressive portfolio of achievement which comes from over 25 years experience in hands-on business reorganization, development, and management of change. Expertise in leadership development, employee relations/training and development, executive coaching, organizational integration, needs analysis, and performance management as well as particular success in identifying and capitalizing on staff potential and implementing seamless change management initiatives. My efforts provide bottom-line return on investment for any organization.
Professional Experience
AGMA Consulting Group, Sellersville, PA 2001 – Present
Executive Director of AGMA. At AGMA we create and implement performance management systems geared to promote business growth, employee development and retention, and stabilization of assets. Needs of an organization are evaluated using psychometric testing which guide individualized re-organization and survival planning. Outcomes are demonstrated through the collection of data, statistical analyses and bottom-line return. The list of our clientele is kept confidential.
Volt ATS, Richardson, TX 1999 – 2001
East Coast Regional Manager/Human Resources Department. Provided recruitment and consultation for a number of fortune 500 companies and piloted start-up operations of east coast satellite offices for Fortune 1000 staffing organization. Responsibilities included the management of profit and loss, staff recruitment, and client/vendor partnerships for multiple sites. With six direct reports, we created and instituted strategic human resource programming including retention measures, succession planning, and new hire orientation. Coaching services were provided for senior management as well as collaborated with corporate human resources to propel client relations, build partnerships, and secure vendor contracts.
Tail Feathers, Huntingdon Valley, PA 1994 – 1999
General Manager/Human Resources. Originally hired to direct restructuring and reorganization and our efforts afforded record-breaking revenue and profits. Specifics included: restructured debt load, negotiated vendor contracts, implemented cost controls, and instituted incentive programs. Through the use of incentive and motivational programs achieved organizational on-boarding of employees which aided in propelling the organization to a complete reduction of debt within six months. Shrinkage was reduced by 90%.
Additional Experience
Adjunct Faculty Member, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 2008
Developed and implemented curriculum for undergraduate psychology courses. Lectured courses were Industrial and Organizational Psychology & Fundamental Statistics, and included assessments, performance management, performance measure, staffing, training and development, and motivation. Lectured classes in excess of 125 students and coordinated efforts of teaching assistances.
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Adjunct Faculty Member, Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ 2001-2008
Developed and implemented curriculum for two undergraduate courses: Management Theory and International Management. Subject matter included social responsibility and ethics, organizational culture, leadership development, communications, negotiating, cultural differentiation, and global human resources management. Experienced with on-line educational format.
Side Line Coordinator, National Football League, Philadelphia, PA 2000-2003
Responsibilities included coordination of efforts between the NFL and major television networks during football games. Performed as a liaison ensuring smooth transitions from live play to paid advertisement time. Other duties included monitoring the replay booth to aid referees in reviewing plays.
Entrepreneur/Restaurateur 1980-1994
Top Chef. Established several successful East and West-coast restaurants and catering operations.
Education Certifications
Doctoral Candidate: PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology • Capella University, Minneapolis, MN.
(Anticipated June 2012)
Master of Business Administration • Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ 1998-2000
Bachelor of Art in Psychology • University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 1996-1998
Myers Briggs Certification, current
Professional Membership and Skills
American Psychological Association (APA)
APA Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (Division 14)
Sigma Iota Epsilon-National Honorary and Professional Management Fraternity
Additional Skills
Fluent in Spanish
Statistical programs including SPSS
All Microsoft Office programs including Excel and PowerPoint