EDUCATION

Ed.D. Human Resource Development, George Washington University, 2003

Dissertation: Leadership: Are Leadership Behaviors and Characteristics

Related to Career Stage?

Dissertation Committee Chairperson: Marshall Sashkin

M.S. Applied Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, 1992

B.S. Sports Management, University of Massachusetts, 1988

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Forum Corporation, Boston, MA ‘99 – ‘03

National Account Director

Responsible for new business development, consulting services, and managing client relationships. Broad industry experience (i.e., high-tech, financial services, pharmaceutical, bio-tech, health care, and manufacturing). Examples of client work include: (a) enhancing the learning and performance within a Fortune 10 company; partnered with their world-renown learning organization on redesigning the leadership curriculum to reflect the current business strategy; (b) developing consistent leadership bench strength globally across diverse business units through classroom learning, action learning, and coaching; (c) transforming a sales and distribution organization from “tool guys” to leaders and teachers; this includes a large-scale change initiative and the creation of a learning organization. Individual performance metrics: 100% client retention and average 3 million in new business annually. Partial client list: General Electric, PerkinElmer, StanleyWorks, The Boston Globe, Genzyme, UNUMProvident, Massachusetts Financial Services.

Merck & Co, Whitehouse Station, NJ ‘98 – ‘99

Manager, Global Leadership Development

Responsible for implementing a corporate-wide leadership development initiative. This includes enhancing the corporate leadership framework, designing learning paths for managers and individual contributors, considering cultural implications, managing all aspects of a global implementation, developing a measurement strategy, and managing professionals and vendors.

Just Born, Bethlehem, PA ‘96 – ‘98

Manager, Training and Development

Responsible for establishing a training and organizational effectiveness function for a three-shift, family-owned, confectionery manufacturer. This includes consulting with the senior leadership team, assessing cultural readiness for learning and change, breaking down organizational barriers related to knowledge sharing and creation and teamwork, and establishing developmental processes and tools.

Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems, New Brunswick, NJ ‘88 – ‘96

Manager, Consulting Services

Responsible for providing consulting in the areas of team dynamics, management development, and quality to J&J operating companies and JJHCS clients (note: JJHCS outsourced health and wellness services to Fortune 500 companies). This includes providing performance consulting, leading cross-functional teams, conducting quality audits and benchmark studies. A partial client list includes: General Motors, Deliotte & Touche, IBM, Johns Hopkins Health Care System, Hewlett Packard, all the J&J operating companies.

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

University of New Hampshire, Adjunct Instructor ’02 - current

Undergraduate Course: Behavior in Organizations, Leadership

Theory, and Management Skills

Mean evaluation rating: 4.8

University of Scranton, Adjunct Instructor ‘95

Masters Course: Quality Improvement

Pennsylvania State University, Adjunct Instructor ‘94

Undergraduate Course: Organizational Behavior

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND SERVICE

“Cultural Considerations for Learning.” Presented at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, April 2001.

“Employee Development as a Retention and Expansion Strategy.” Presented at the Northampton County Development Corporation Business Retention and Expansion Board Meeting, Bethlehem, PA, 1998.

“Workforce Development as a Competitive Advantage.” Presented at the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation, Allentown, 1998.

“Implementing a Supervisory Program in Partnership with the Union Council.” Presented at the Manufactures Resource Center, Bethlehem, PA, 1997.

“Workforce Development: People, Partners, and Pride.” Presented at the American Society for Training & Development International Conference, May 1997.

Adult Literacy Council of the Lehigh Valley, Board Member and Volunteer, 1993 – 1999

Northampton County Development Corporation Business Retention and Expansion, Workforce Development Team Member, 1995 – 1999

Vocational and Industrial Clubs of America, Shadowing Program Mentor, 1997

American Society for Training & Development, Eastern PA Chapter, Vice President, Community Service, 1994 – 1998

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Academy of Management

National Career Development Association

OD Network

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Broadly speaking, my research interests include understanding the implications of the dynamic work environment and changing employment contract on organization performance. This includes leadership, organization behavior, organizational culture, organizational learning, and career theory. My research interests are within the context of globalization and mergers and acquisitions.

TEACHING INTERESTS

Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Organizational Theory, Career Management, Team Work, Group Dynamics, Organizational Change

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

My approach to teaching is to create an environment in which self-discovery and ownership for the learning occurs. I believe that teaching is about asking the thought provoking questions that make people think, connect concepts, and reflect. Equally important is creating an environment for learners to experiment, make mistakes, and invent. My goal is to ensure relevance and to help learners build confidence in their ability to apply the learnings within their environment. Finally, I believe that my success in helping others learn, regardless of audience and context, is directly related to my commitment to self-reflection and personal growth. That is, being aware of my worldview and learning style and constantly testing my assumptions. This awareness allows me to assess others needs and tailor my approach to teaching accordingly.