James Ford Email & Phone Number

Naperville, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Il

Professional Job Search Coach with the nation's first, oldest and premier outplacement consulting organization. In my role I provide both individual and group coaching sessions in the areas of interview preparation, resume review, and marketing techniques, and have successfully implemented the company;s goal of providing top quality outplacement programs for executives, middle managers and long-term or highly valued employees. Challenger pioneered programs for plant closings and large volume… Show more Professional Job Search Coach with the nation's first, oldest and premier outplacement consulting organization. In my role I provide both individual and group coaching sessions in the areas of interview preparation, resume review, and marketing techniques, and have successfully implemented the company;s goal of providing top quality outplacement programs for executives, middle managers and long-term or highly valued employees. Challenger pioneered programs for plant closings and large volume reductions with a determined focus on results. In 2009, I was recognized with the "CEO Award" for my commitment to Care; commitment to our Clients; and Commitment to Excellence. Show less

Human Capital Consulting was a progressive, full service human resource consulting firm that offered a broad range of experiences in growth/change management, employee/labor relations, succession planning, employee development, mergers and acquisitions, E.E.O., diversity training/facilitation, salary and benefit administration, and staffing. Human Capital Consulting was also recognized as an effective team capable of facilitating change to drive profitability while enhancing customer and… Show more Human Capital Consulting was a progressive, full service human resource consulting firm that offered a broad range of experiences in growth/change management, employee/labor relations, succession planning, employee development, mergers and acquisitions, E.E.O., diversity training/facilitation, salary and benefit administration, and staffing. Human Capital Consulting was also recognized as an effective team capable of facilitating change to drive profitability while enhancing customer and employee satisfaction. Show less

Key responsibilities included coordinating rollout and implementation of corporate HR initiatives, as well as rolling out unit HR initiatives throughout the 11 offices within the region

Designed and implemented key strategic HR initiatives and infrastructure to enable LPSS to develop into and succeed as a separate legal entity. Develop a strategy to deliver efficient and economical HR administrative services for the separate legal entity. Handled all employee relations issues.

Developed and implemented key strategic initiatives for growth and development within the Global Consulting Organization of Platinum, and advising on employee relations issues and managing the corporate affirmative action plan.

Responsible for managing employee and labor relations, trainingand organizational development, staffing and affirmative action for an organization of 2000+employees.

Directed all human resource activities for multiple locations within Chemial Waste Management, a 4000 employee subsidiary of Waste.

I was hired into Westinghouse Electric as an employment attorney, and provided advice, counsel and training to my internal clients who were HR managers and directors. After a successful career as an employment attorney I decided, after 3.5 years, to combine my legal background and HR experience to become a more effective business partner to the senior management within the organization. During the 10 years that I served in the HR arena at Westinghouse, I was able to use my legal background and… Show more I was hired into Westinghouse Electric as an employment attorney, and provided advice, counsel and training to my internal clients who were HR managers and directors. After a successful career as an employment attorney I decided, after 3.5 years, to combine my legal background and HR experience to become a more effective business partner to the senior management within the organization. During the 10 years that I served in the HR arena at Westinghouse, I was able to use my legal background and HR experiece to my advantage and provide the leadership with practical advice that was sound and added value to the organization. Show less

Jd, Law

B.A., Political Science

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