The Y in Central Maryland is a mission-based, charitable organization impacting over 300,000 Maryland residents that live in 5 Counties and the City of Baltimore. It is also a thriving non-profit, and is the fastest growing large Y in the USA.During my time there I transformed a 1970's personnel department into a high performing (Business Partner model) HR consulting function supporting over 3000 employees

CIT is a Fortune 500 global bank holding company. . Brought in initially on a consulting basis to establish a global recruiting function; building out an "in-house" search firm model to dramatically reduce reliance on 3rd party recruiting vendors. Given my immediate impact, within 60 days was offered a permanent SVP level position. At year end 2013 reduced recruiting fee spend 70% over prior year. Drove the creation of an employment brand consistent with company marketing and advertising initiatives that drove applicant traffic on website up 40%. Maximized Employee Referral Program (ERP) tying it to Linked In, increasing employee participation 70%, saving over $1M annually. Provided strategic direction, advice and counsel and on all hiring projects. Personally managed all senior level (SVP+) hiring, assuring optimal candidate development and acquisition of new banking leaders

Directed a team of 85 professionals responsible for people (HR), platform (IT) and process (Underwriting Operations), Direct reports included VP-CTO, VP-CHRO and Director of Operations. With the Best rating at risk, filled an urgent need to attract a CFO within 30 days of my arrival (no search fee). Realigned HR and IT to optimally support the business, reducing headcount and expense 15%. Designed and gained Board Compensation Committee approval for long term incentive plan, industry appropriate executive perquisites and employee wellness initiatives Served as trusted advisor and executive coach for the C suite.

First former client to join firm as a billing Principal. Provided clients with comprehensive HR advice and counsel far beyond traditional search services (see attachment above in Summary section). Within 17 months, promoted to Managing Director. #2 biller in the Baltimore/Washington practice. Member of Boyden's Global HR Practice and Global Financial Services Practice. Founded Boyden's Insurance Leadership practice.

Reported directly to the CEO (the #2 executive at Black & Decker) serving as senior HR lead for B&D's most profitable division, Emhart Teknologies, with annual revenues of $500M and 2900 employees worldwide. Directed senior amanagement team on all strategic human capital issues. Maintained positive labor relations climate with domestic and overseas unions gaining first ever early settlements with Teamsters (IBT) and Autoworkers (UAW). Installed HR metrics, measuring value and impact of function. Upgraded HR team, shifiting mission from administration to impactful human capital consulting. Member of Black & Decker's Pension Committee and HRIS Steering Committee. Two former direct reports (I hired both) are now CHRO's.

Sylvan Learning System's first fully dedicated International HR executive. CHRO for Wall Street Institute based in Barcelona,Spain......the world's leading retailer of English language instruction, with 725 locations in 26 countries. Served as advisor to the multi-cultural C suite in designing, developing and executing a global human capital strategy. Directed HR associates in 7 countries on 3 continents. Led the placement of 24 key leadership hires in 10 countries. Provided organizational design support to foreign franchisees to drive profitable growth in their businesses. 3X recipient of the annual Sylvan Leadership Award for "outstanding leadership efforts".

CHRO of Zurich Commercial with 5500 employees in 67 locations at it's height. Led a team of 50, including Corporate Security. Transformed HR by attracting, positioning and developing a geographically dispersed team of HR professionals, later described by CEO as "a source of competitive advantage". Led two restructurings, impacting 2500 people with -0- litigation costs. Recognized globally as THE leading Zurich "Best Practices" HR organization. Field HR responsibility later expanded to include 3 other Zurich NA divisions (shared services model). Served as Chairman, HR Committee, for Zurich North America.

Led leadership recruiting effort that fueled the successful USF&G turnaround. Hired 130 executives in 9 months, managing/closing 47 reatined searches from EVP to Director level. Later promoted to lead generalist for flagship commercial lines business.