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Greater Chicago Area

Led the team responsible for large scale business transformation and acquisitions. Planned and implemented activities related to the integration of the Hospital, Clinician, and Population Health businesses units, with a special focus on the Sales realignment. In addition, led the integration associated with the acquisition of Simpler Consulting, Heartbeat Experts, which were acquired by Truven to expand it's services portfolio. Organization was sold to IBM Healthcare in 2016.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Xenex is a privately held leader in the hospital disinfection market. Using patented pulsed Xenon light we save lives and reduce suffering by preventing healthcare associated infections. Key Achievements• Created and implemented total rewards strategy for startup – Benefits/Compensation and equity structure.• Developed talent acquisition strategy to effectively recruit and on boarded field sales team, account management, engineering and manufacturing operations talent to support… Show more Xenex is a privately held leader in the hospital disinfection market. Using patented pulsed Xenon light we save lives and reduce suffering by preventing healthcare associated infections. Key Achievements• Created and implemented total rewards strategy for startup – Benefits/Compensation and equity structure.• Developed talent acquisition strategy to effectively recruit and on boarded field sales team, account management, engineering and manufacturing operations talent to support rapid growth.• Deployed appropriate systems to assure compliance and leverage of technology for a rapidly expanding national workforce. Show less

Greater New York City Area

The business unit provides integrated software and information solutions to the accounting and tax professional industry. Business experienced rapid growth over the last five years with a doubling of revenues to $1.1 billion and employee population to 5300 employees globally. Report to CEO and President Tax and AccountingKey Achievements:• Acquired and integrated 31 businesses extending our market position globally with more than 90% of management talent retained after three… Show more The business unit provides integrated software and information solutions to the accounting and tax professional industry. Business experienced rapid growth over the last five years with a doubling of revenues to $1.1 billion and employee population to 5300 employees globally. Report to CEO and President Tax and AccountingKey Achievements:• Acquired and integrated 31 businesses extending our market position globally with more than 90% of management talent retained after three years• Developed long term talent strategy “Talent 2013” to leverage low cost center off-shored operations and key domestic operations while growing employee base from 2400 to 5300 and improving margins• Built a culture of openness and transparency which resulted in the highest employee engagement scores across Thomson Reuters.• Created the “One Tax and Accounting” strategy for the alignment of HR service delivery across four business units.• Led business unit in the deployment of outsourced HR services with partner Hewitt• Developed and staffed an acquisition team to support rapid growth and the development of talent needs• Created facilities expansion strategy to optimize cost and availability of talent in 50 global locations • Staff of 34 in eight locations including domestic and international facilities• Budget of $9.2 million Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

This business unit is the leading provider of client development services and solutions to the law firm market. Reported to President-Findlaw. Revenue of $105 million and 400 employeesKey Achievements:• Start up business that doubled revenues in two years• Completed three acquisitions to build a critical mass for the business.• Re-designed compensation system to align with the value proposition of the business• Implemented a sales certification program to support… Show more This business unit is the leading provider of client development services and solutions to the law firm market. Reported to President-Findlaw. Revenue of $105 million and 400 employeesKey Achievements:• Start up business that doubled revenues in two years• Completed three acquisitions to build a critical mass for the business.• Re-designed compensation system to align with the value proposition of the business• Implemented a sales certification program to support revenue targets• Re-designed talent acquisition process to support critical technical talent needs.• Recruited new senior level executive team to support growth of the business.• Staff of six and budget of $2.1 million Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Group level role reporting to both line business unit presidents and SVP Human Resources. Key Achievements:• Responsible for HR leadership and management for six TLR acquisitions both domestic and international.• Recruited and established the management team for Latin America as a result of acquisitions in Brazil and Argentina. Combined business revenues of $83 million with 1900 employees.• Developed and managed expatriate program supporting global expansion.• Led the… Show more Group level role reporting to both line business unit presidents and SVP Human Resources. Key Achievements:• Responsible for HR leadership and management for six TLR acquisitions both domestic and international.• Recruited and established the management team for Latin America as a result of acquisitions in Brazil and Argentina. Combined business revenues of $83 million with 1900 employees.• Developed and managed expatriate program supporting global expansion.• Led the business case and implementation of Taleo online job posting and applicant tracking system for TLR’s NA business units. (11,000 employees)• Led the development and deployment of TLR global online performance management system.• Deployment of corporate change management program “Pathway to Prime” for TLR• HR executive for Education Division and the Software Division for TLR. Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Provided strategic human resources direction for 2200 professionals with business revenue of $800 million. Reported to President of West Online business unit.Key Achievements:• Redesigned sales compensation scheme to leverage team selling methodology and integrate account management function with new sales force.• Implemented leadership development process for sales management focused on developing an e-mindset.• Restructured management team to facilitate a market… Show more Provided strategic human resources direction for 2200 professionals with business revenue of $800 million. Reported to President of West Online business unit.Key Achievements:• Redesigned sales compensation scheme to leverage team selling methodology and integrate account management function with new sales force.• Implemented leadership development process for sales management focused on developing an e-mindset.• Restructured management team to facilitate a market segment approach and a customer centered organizational design. Show less

Rochester, New York Area

Provided strategic human resources direction for all sales operations comprised of 1000 employees in seven regional locations throughout the U.S.Key Achievements:• Integrated field sales operations of three separate companies merged post acquisition.• Redesigned sales incentive compensation aligned with the emergence of online distribution of content• Created a regional manager development program.

Rochester, New York Area

A publicly held multi-national corporation with $1.8 billion sales in healthcare and optics.Director Human Resources -1994 to 1996 Manager Human Resources – 1990 to 1994Manager Employee Relations – 1989 to1990