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I have "officially" retired from my position as a Program Chair for Human Resources at Post University but will still be keeping my hand in as an Associate Faculty member and coaching students in their job searches .

An Academic Program Manager (APM) at the University serves several functions among them, teaching, course development and overall management of the programs in the Human Resources degree program. This position provides broad oversight and control of all aspects of program management from course development to student retention.The APM is responsible for hiring, evaluating, assigning and monitoring the activities of faculty who teach in the degree program. The Academic Program… Show more An Academic Program Manager (APM) at the University serves several functions among them, teaching, course development and overall management of the programs in the Human Resources degree program. This position provides broad oversight and control of all aspects of program management from course development to student retention.The APM is responsible for hiring, evaluating, assigning and monitoring the activities of faculty who teach in the degree program. The Academic Program Manager also has oversight responsibility for curriculum accuracy and integrity as well as providing financial oversight, specifically related to the Program budgets and costs The program manager plans, administers, analyzes, monitors, evaluates and assists with the development and maintenance of a Program's activities in compliance with internal and external policies and procedures. Show less

Post University is one of the fastest growing organizations of its kind in higher education. As a recognized leader in on-line education, the University also has a deep commitment to its local campus in Connecticut as well. As the breadth of Master's and Undergraduate programs grows, the University has seen remarkable change within the past few years. This growth has called for many new systems and processes to be put in place as we incorporate new staff and faculty into the operation. Two… Show more Post University is one of the fastest growing organizations of its kind in higher education. As a recognized leader in on-line education, the University also has a deep commitment to its local campus in Connecticut as well. As the breadth of Master's and Undergraduate programs grows, the University has seen remarkable change within the past few years. This growth has called for many new systems and processes to be put in place as we incorporate new staff and faculty into the operation. Two of the noteworthy aspects to Post is its strong emphasis on collaboration among all areas and the development of a culture that is both student-centered as well as supportive of innovation.As head of Human Resources and a member of the Executive Management Team, my role calls for providing overall strategic HR leadership to the organization. It includes the development and implementation of human resources policies, programs and services, including recruitment, selection, retention, talent development, legal compliance, employee benefits, employee relations, employment practices and procedures for full time, part time and associate staff, all within a dynamic and growing University setting. Show less

I am responsible for monitoring, evaluating and improving the overall environment of teaching and learning for Associate Faculty as it applies to Post University, both on-campus, regional sites and on-line education. This is carried out by working closely with Academic Affairs, the University deans, Academic Program Managers, the leaders of On-Line education and the respective support and administrative groups within the University. Post University was recently (January, 2013) recognized as… Show more I am responsible for monitoring, evaluating and improving the overall environment of teaching and learning for Associate Faculty as it applies to Post University, both on-campus, regional sites and on-line education. This is carried out by working closely with Academic Affairs, the University deans, Academic Program Managers, the leaders of On-Line education and the respective support and administrative groups within the University. Post University was recently (January, 2013) recognized as one of the country's leaders in on-line undergraduate education and its MBA program was listed in the Top 100 on-line programs as well. In this capacity, I work with upwards of 680+ associate faculty teaching in our programs. One of the exciting things here is that we can apply the principles of Talent Management to an entirely different workforce, in a rapidly growing, dynamic environment. Show less

Provides overall strategic HR leadership to the company, including all divisions. Oversees the development and implementation of human resources policies, programs and services, including recruitment, selection, retention, talent development, legal compliance, employee benefits, employee relations, employment practices and procedures and employee communications. Serves as member of company executive team. Provides direction to managers, supervisors and employees on human resource and… Show more Provides overall strategic HR leadership to the company, including all divisions. Oversees the development and implementation of human resources policies, programs and services, including recruitment, selection, retention, talent development, legal compliance, employee benefits, employee relations, employment practices and procedures and employee communications. Serves as member of company executive team. Provides direction to managers, supervisors and employees on human resource and organization issues that affect performance and business relationships. Selects, develops, evaluates and leads a team of human resource professionals with a goal of earning a high level of credibility as an effective and responsive internal service group. Fosters a workplace environment consistent with the values and mission outlined by the leadership of company. Show less

Human Resource Alliance Partners offers a comprehensive array of H.R. services with custom tailored solutions to address an organization's specific needs. Our client market ranges from small to mid-size businesses as well as non-profit and governmental organizations. From in-depth analysis and assessment of the root causes to developing and implementing tailored solutions at the leadership and employee level, we have the knowledge and experience to deal effectively with the people problems… Show more Human Resource Alliance Partners offers a comprehensive array of H.R. services with custom tailored solutions to address an organization's specific needs. Our client market ranges from small to mid-size businesses as well as non-profit and governmental organizations. From in-depth analysis and assessment of the root causes to developing and implementing tailored solutions at the leadership and employee level, we have the knowledge and experience to deal effectively with the people problems that hamper your organization. Show less

Responsible for the design, development and implementation of the global talent management function to include a talent acquisition, assessment, development and review. Includes the global performance management system as well as coaching and creation of development planning for senior management.Additional responsible for corporate-wide expatriate assignment program

Responsible for directing the compensation, organization development and international HR functions  Designed and implemented a Global Job Grading and Career Ladder initiative for use in worldwide locations Designed & implemented incentive-based pay system for salaried workforce in worldwide locations. Developed global compensation initiatives for competitive pay practices. Designed and implemented company-wide performance management system. Designed &… Show more Responsible for directing the compensation, organization development and international HR functions  Designed and implemented a Global Job Grading and Career Ladder initiative for use in worldwide locations Designed & implemented incentive-based pay system for salaried workforce in worldwide locations. Developed global compensation initiatives for competitive pay practices. Designed and implemented company-wide performance management system. Designed & implemented executive assessment and succession planning process. Developed Executive Leadership and Competency Model Led international project team to develop Company Mission and Values proposition. Show less

Responsible for directing the compensation, organization development and international HR functions within the Automotive group which consists of 3 business units totaling $1.6 B in sales. Significant responsibility on Corporate-wide projects

Responsible for Company-wide compensation function; implementation of worldwide succession planning system; performance appraisal systems; management development and training; organization climate assessments; development and implementation of 6 Sigma/Low Cost Producer strategy throughout all operations; executive coaching and assessment; acquisition integration and organization reengineering alignment.

Responsible for salaried Human Resource function including succession planning, training, career development, Human Resource Information systems, organization development, compensation, staffing and recruiting, salaried employee relations, EEO administration; Fire and Security.

Responsible for management of all customer training operations throughout North America; worldwide management development; Sales, Engineering, and Supervisory training.

Responsible for design, development and administration of senior level development programs conducted on an ongoing basis for managerial/executive audiences of national and multinational firms.