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Indianapolis, In, Us

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Leading a growing HR department that supports more than 1,000 employees.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

I provide assessments, training materials, and support to businesses, non-profits and other consultants who use Everything DiSC and Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team to build personal and group performance. There are a number of personality assessments and (countless) training programs available. I've worked with many and researched more, and these two products stand above all others for ease of use, provision of actionable information, ability to be used independent from a consultant, and impact. Ping me if you'd like to see samples.

Synergy Consulting Services helps businesses and organization achieve growth and high performance. I most often work directly with the CEO (and sometimes C-suite) to establish clear priorities and action plans, and may be part of implementing elements of the plan. Challenges addressed include changing the revenue and/or product model, decreasing turnover, improving culture, smoothing executive transitions, and dealing with CEO burnout. My approach is simple: be the consummate thinking partner and resource provider for the senior executive and, if desired, their immediate team, bringing clarity and confidence to move forward. Bring forth perspective and ideas related to strategy, systems and talent: these must be synergistic for success and sustainability.Over the past 13 years (through Synergy and a previous consulting firm), I've consulted with 46 businesses (5 in the Fortune 200...numerous under $2M) and 26 non-profit organizations. Of these 72 entities, I've directly advised 46 CEOs. I've worked with services, products, B2B, B2C, multinational, and family businesses (including multi-generational). Sectors include healthcare, social services, advertising, media, light manufacturing and more. I understand how a thriving, sustainable business requires strength in all areas: finance, analytics, product/service quality, talent, sales and customer service, marketing, funding, cash management.Learn more at www.synergycs.net.

Indianapolis, In, Us

Supported the organization through its initial shifting after the departure of its long-time executive leader.

In a consultant capacity, I led the work operationalizing the initiative (part of EmployIndy) and the early activity taking it to market. www.employindy.org/goodwages

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Supported the Board of Directors and and led staff through a period of transition. Ensured programmatic, operational and financial goals were clear and work is aligned for achievement. Led the rapid development and implementation of COVID-19 response in March 2020. Onboarded new CEO. Served as Project Manager for the development of a $1.1M grant proposal September-December 2020.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Provided intensive, full-time support during a critical organizational transition, inclusive of rectifying financial position, establishing 2019 budget, and identifying and addressing "triage" matters, including relationships with funders. Supported permanent CEO transition and continued to provide help to build the foundation and move the organization forward.

Partnered with the Board of Directors during leadership transition period. Created innovative business model to focus on core services and resolve debts. Ensured continuity of services for youth and seniors when Center ultimately closed. Prepared building for sale. Supported extended dissolution process.

Carmel, Indiana, Us

At ADVISA, I developed and oversaw delivery of a diverse portfolio of talent acquisition and leadership services. These services complimented ADVISA's long-standing business developing company and individual performance through the provision of Predictive Index(R), a tool for human capital analytics. My role was to build services that helped clients utilize Predictive Index (e.g., behavioral interview training) as well as additional services based on the needs of clients (e.g., coaching, 360 assessment). Highlights of my time at ADVISA included the development of a methodology for delivering coaching in a business-to-business environment, as well as launching the ADVISA Leadership Academy for established and emerging leaders.

While in the process of looking for a full-time job following the elimination of my last position, I secured consulting work focused on fundraising, including event development and proposal writing. My largest contract was with the Damien Center for the coordination of their annual Dining Out for Life event. Although the planning and execution time was limited to only 3 months, we were able to double the net income and increase the participating restaurants by 60%. In addition to working on the 2009 event, I also designed systems that supported the event's sustainability and growth in future years.

The Clowes Fund is a family foundation that does grantmaking in education, social services and the arts in Indianapolis, northern New England and Seattle. I focused on the Indiana grants portfolio and also had responsibility for helping to develop the next generation of the board. Unfortunately, the position was eliminated in January 2009 due to the stock market crash in late 2008.

Dress for Success Indianapolis is a non-profit organization focused on helping women advance their lives through job-interview preparation and assistance with job-retention and career development. I joined the organization as their first full-time Executive Director and helped lead us through the evolution from an early, grassroots organization to a thriving, more mature agency. Highlights of my work include the following:• . Concurrently expanded client service and developed organizational sustainability.• Increased number of clients served by 500%. Launched a post-employment program focused on employment-retention and career advancement. Developed plans for future program growth 2008-2010. • Strategically developed fundraising plans over a five-year period with increasing focus on individual donors and selective use of grant support. Fundraising efforts exceed goals all five years by as much as 71%. • Designed and managed capital campaign, exceeding goal by 22%.• Directed relocation effort, successfully moving organization into new facility with triple the square footage.

Certificate, Diversity, Equity And Inclusion In The Workplace

Interrupting Racism For Children

The Effective Facilitator

Assessment Certification

B.M., Music Education