Elevating Performance for Organizations. Leaders & Individuals. After over 25+ years in Corporate, it's not surprising that I was ready for a change. My goal was to focus on what I find most fulfilling and then build a business dedicated to elevating performance for organizations, leadership teams and individuals. When assisting individuals with business and personal coaching, I help people move from discontent to clarity, by identifying what changes they can make to… Show more Elevating Performance for Organizations. Leaders & Individuals. After over 25+ years in Corporate, it's not surprising that I was ready for a change. My goal was to focus on what I find most fulfilling and then build a business dedicated to elevating performance for organizations, leadership teams and individuals. When assisting individuals with business and personal coaching, I help people move from discontent to clarity, by identifying what changes they can make to create more energized, passionate, balanced and purposeful lives for themselves. When assisting companies and organizations, I specialize in strategic business consulting that is focused on reaching their goals through clarity of strategy, operational efficiencies, employee engagement and appropriate allocation of resources.Ready to go deeper? Reach out and let's get started! Show less

We work with talent and professionals in the entertainment industry, public figures in the personal development industry, corporate executives, small business owners, artists, and others. We help our clients create a culture that is inclusive, welcoming, and profitable. Capitalizing on what’s working and restructuring what’s not, we work to help strengthen your internal operations. With the right team and tools in place, you’ll be able to move forward with confidence and build even stronger… Show more We work with talent and professionals in the entertainment industry, public figures in the personal development industry, corporate executives, small business owners, artists, and others. We help our clients create a culture that is inclusive, welcoming, and profitable. Capitalizing on what’s working and restructuring what’s not, we work to help strengthen your internal operations. With the right team and tools in place, you’ll be able to move forward with confidence and build even stronger relationships with your clients and community. Maybe you’ve done well and are ready to raise the bar and go bigger. Perhaps you know something isn’t working, but you haven’t figured out how to fix it. Or…maybe you know what you need to do, but haven’t implemented it yet. We’re listening for what you’re not telling us…we’re looking for the hidden issues and a long-term fix that will best position you moving forward. Show less

Lead the food and beverage service selection and event co-ordination for the Northumberland Hills Hospital annual Fundraising Gala for 2012 and 2013. Will continue as a resource to the committee in 2014.

Appointed Director with the Port Hope CHC responsible for developing strategic direction and policy as well as overall governance for the centre.

Human Resources professional responsible for supervising a team of Senior OE Consultants and Specialists providing comprehensive HR support to 1700 clients in the Health Plan Division. Worked as a team with VP of Organization Effectiveness and Director of Organizational Development to identify organizational issues and patterns and to ensure implementation of enterprise wide policies, procedures, and initiatives. Developed human resource strategies and designs interventions to improve the… Show more Human Resources professional responsible for supervising a team of Senior OE Consultants and Specialists providing comprehensive HR support to 1700 clients in the Health Plan Division. Worked as a team with VP of Organization Effectiveness and Director of Organizational Development to identify organizational issues and patterns and to ensure implementation of enterprise wide policies, procedures, and initiatives. Developed human resource strategies and designs interventions to improve the overall effectiveness of the Health Plan Division. Provided policy interpretation and conflict resolution options to senior leaders. Developed strategies and programs to assure compliance with applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations related to associates. Coached managers on performance management and designed performance improvement plans for specific departments. Provided support and direction to management for creating positive associate relations work environment. Identified and removed obstacles keeping my OE team from effectively servicing their client groups.· Senior Organization Effectiveness Consultant 2003-2006Reported to the Director of Organization Effectiveness and provided comprehensive HR support to specific client groups within Corporate and the Health Plan Division. Participated in department strategic planning activities to meet business objectives. Collaborated with client management to assess staffing, training, and development and organization effectiveness needs. Consulted on employee relations, EEO, and Affirmative Action compliance issues. Developed successful solutions to both compensation and performance management issues. Assisted in designing, interpreting and implementing HR policies to help associates navigate organizational redesign and change. Show less

Reported to CFOResponsible for establishing a professional human resource function for a rapidly expanding 12 year-old business. Built solid HR team from the ground up. Audited all HR processes and systems and brought HR operations into full compliance within first year. Saved company over $2M within first 6 months in fines from government agencies. Saved company from $6M civil law suit through my investigation and testimony in a sexual harassment claim. Avoided several litigations against… Show more Reported to CFOResponsible for establishing a professional human resource function for a rapidly expanding 12 year-old business. Built solid HR team from the ground up. Audited all HR processes and systems and brought HR operations into full compliance within first year. Saved company over $2M within first 6 months in fines from government agencies. Saved company from $6M civil law suit through my investigation and testimony in a sexual harassment claim. Avoided several litigations against Grill Concepts due to inception of strategic HR standards and practices. Show less

Strategic partner with Food Service & Culinary leadership, integrating HR to facilitate achievement of the Division's financial, leadership, guest service, and employee satisfaction goals. Facilitated creation and implementation of Food Service's Mission statement. Developed performance management and training programs for front line to Vice-President level associates. Designed customer services rewards and recognition program for entire Universal Studio Hollywood's park division. Built and… Show more Strategic partner with Food Service & Culinary leadership, integrating HR to facilitate achievement of the Division's financial, leadership, guest service, and employee satisfaction goals. Facilitated creation and implementation of Food Service's Mission statement. Developed performance management and training programs for front line to Vice-President level associates. Designed customer services rewards and recognition program for entire Universal Studio Hollywood's park division. Built and managed customized food service internship program with 40% of interns accepting full-time positions with U.S.H. Food Service upon graduation. Show less

Responsible for all research, design and implementation of on-going bilingual training and development for 9000 employees in 300 theatre complexes across Canada and the U.S. Conducted annual tours of North American complexes to facilitate customer service and operation training initiatives. Scripted and co-produced training videos on staff and management recruiting, orientation, technical skills cross training, and customer service programs in French and English. Designed and administered… Show more Responsible for all research, design and implementation of on-going bilingual training and development for 9000 employees in 300 theatre complexes across Canada and the U.S. Conducted annual tours of North American complexes to facilitate customer service and operation training initiatives. Scripted and co-produced training videos on staff and management recruiting, orientation, technical skills cross training, and customer service programs in French and English. Designed and administered rewards and recognition programs for customer service and Corporate years-of-service program. Created a job readiness-training program in conjunction with the City of Chicago Mayor's Office to prepare inner city youth for career opportunities in our "Inner CityEntertainment" theatres. Show less