Since 2000, Corporate Hartz, LLC has specialized in Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability. We help executives and teams navigate the increasingly complex, global, and interconnected role of business in society. Taking a strategic view is especially valuable when there is a shift in scale, scope, geography, regulations, economics, ownership, or leadership. We engage clients' stakeholders and arm them with information and opportunities to get involved. We leverage customized strategies and tools to apply valuable company assets to serve others and to grow the bottom line.'To maximize the impact of CSR, we lead with our minds and follow with our hearts.'In 2012, based on years of experience advising individuals, couples, and families, we launched a stand-alone service for Personal & Family Philanthropy clients. Anyone with a desire and capacity to use fiscal and personal assets to make a difference will benefit. The result is efficient, effective, and philanthropy, that enhances relationships and leaves a legacy for future generations.'To maximize the impact of Philanthropy, we lead with our hearts and follow with our minds.'We also offer a number of opportunities for clients to learn about Best Practices in both areas of expertise, including bimonthly Hartz & Minds articles.Corporate Hartz is a trusted counsel that brings insightful strategies and solutions to all engagements. Companies generate revenue, save money, improve culture, build brand, green operations, and advance society. Families gain a shared pursuit of the greater good, enhanced relationships within and across generations, and the joy of purposeful living.'Our engaging and collaborative process builds capability and capacity within all our clients.'What else? This work is important and meaningful, but also an opportunity to enjoy, teach, and learn from each other as we move from success to significance, together.

Explored inter-sector (business, government, NGO) partnerships in the European Union: Paris, France; Brussels, Belgium; Warsaw & Krakow, Poland; Bologna, Italy; and Copenhagen, Denmark.The Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) is GMF’s flagship leadership development program. Created in 1982 to introduce a new generation of European leaders to the United States, it now prepares leaders from both sides of the Atlantic for transatlantic relations. The program relies on 6 months of distance learning and 24 days of first-hand experience to facilitate knowledge and network development for effective transatlantic engagement. GMF awards 75 Marshall Memorial Fellowships each year to candidates from all sectors, including business, government and civil society. The MMF alumni network numbers more than 2,500 leaders.

Reported to CEO of fast-growing strategy, technology, and design firm from pre-IPO through its eventual de-listing and closing in the "dot-com bust." Responsible for community and government relations, employee wellness and morale, internal and some external communications. Never did I learn so much in such a short (albeit) unprofitable time. Plus, I developed an incredible global network of colleagues and contacts via my work with iXL

Pro Bono subject-matter-expertise for engagements across the globe. Direct client service to *Habitat for Humanity International (board governance, strategic flow of funds, and a study of time to eliminate substandard housing)*Boys & Girls Clubs of America (corporate board membership, brand standards for clubs)*Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce (Metropolitan Atlanta Transportation Initiative).Built quality standards, workflow procedures, and training programs for the research team.Responsible for civic and employee engagement in Atlanta, connecting partners with Miami and Charlotte business and civic leaders.

*Responsible for financial and in-kind donations, events, disaster relief, and sustainability grants.*Developed Team Depot volunteer program that won the 1995 Presidential Service Award (Clinton).*Devised and delivered a training program for 600+ store CSR/Wellness representatives. *Connected 100+ individual professionals with meaningful and important civic engagement roles.*Conceived and led a cross-functional team to design a 1,000-days-out plan for new store openings.*Built alliances between the company and nonprofits, as well as among non-profits across the US.

Submitted a strategic plan for a new foundation mission: Environmental Education. It was accepted.Developed a process to evaluate and track foundation donations and corporate contributions.Created a company-sponsored scholarship program.Helped the G-P Stars volunteer program, Project HOPE, and President Carter's Atlanta Project. Devised and activated a campaign to promote Westside's Washington Cluster public health center.

Strategic Management Consulting*AGF (in Paris, France) - Restructured compensation to incentivize insurance agents to close deals with higher margin clients, rather than simply number of accounts.*Boy Scouts of America - Atlanta Area Council - Developed, with a team of c-suite volunteer executives, Operation First-Class, to proactively bring Scouting to underserved communities with modern merit badges and greater access to camping experiences.*C&S Bank - Codified then transformed branch, deposit, and loan operations' organization structure and procedures.*The College Board/Educational Testing Service - Audited product development, quality control, distribution, and logistical engineering to enable the SAT to incorporate an essay component fairly and securely.*Cresap (internal) - Applied the communications, values, rewards (CVR) diagnostic tool to examine the partnership's values, governance, and incentives to improve cooperation and profitability.*Resolution Trust Corp - developed training and communications seminar on risk management.*Illinois Power - Analyzed, and redesigned both the capital and annual budgeting processes.*Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria (Australia) - international management best practices research.*Central and South West Corporation - materials management benchmarking analysis.Co-authored a white paper on Customer Segmentation in Banking.Contributed to 16 client proposals and RFP's, 5 marketing initiatives, and employee recruitment.

The Daily Pennsylvanian, student run daily newspaper.Sales Representative of the Year, 1988.Magna Cum Laude graduate.

Started waiting tables at age 15 and continued to work during high school and when in town from college. BEST LESSON: In the long run, I needed to be my own boss!

Worked two summers - after Freshman and after Junior year.*Reorganized personnel and training divisions, increased retention rate.*Created employer/employee evaluation form to be used in semi-annual reviews.*Assistant to the President, Research Analyst.