James Mcdonough, Phr Email & Phone Number

Greater Denver Area

In my role at Employers Council, I...Consult with employers to evaluate complex HR scenarios and discuss risks, alternatives and solutions that support organizational objectives. Evaluate research on a wide array of topics to provide thoughtful articles, blogs, videos, and presentations that help employers make informed decisions. Develop and facilitate training classes (live, online), workshops and other learning opportunities on methods to create effective workplaces. Manage library services, operations and vendor relationships.

Denver

Develop and implement business goals/ plans to achieve profitability; research and pursue new sales opportunities in a volatile/ competitive education marketplace. Created a new market for the college in energy efficiency training.Entrepreneurial approach to leverage college resources to address evolving community needs and define new training program opportunities and revenue; public speaking and community presentations.Collaborate and consult with College President, V.P.s, Deans and others to develop community engagement strategies with community organizations, businesses, and various government entities.Inspire and lead staff to innovate, develop opportunities, adapt and achieve results during challenging times of constant internal change and economic uncertainty; achieved record levels of revenue.Evaluate and redesign internal processes to ensure organizational flexibility, enhancing ability to identify new business opportunities and achieve sales goals.Research market and conduct analysis to identify trends, threats and opportunities; negotiate with vendors and clients to achieve profitable pricing.

Littleton, Colorado

Managed operations of three offices, servicing diverse communities in two counties.Consultation with agency and county leadership on achieving community service goals.Supervised professional and clerical staff.

Consulted and collaborated with College President and Workforce Management to develop agency goals in alignment with economic development priorities and objectives.Supervised and coached professional staff to meet/ exceed customer expectations.Developed processes and policies to ensure program objectives were met, including demanding Federal government workforce regulations.Managed customer service issues and organized continuous process improvement to meet the evolving needs of the local labor market; public speaking and community outreach.Researched and wrote reports on relevant topics to meet program objectives.Advised diverse individuals on career and retraining options; researched and provided resources and other services in the community; managed a caseload, including intake/ assessment/ career exploration/ training/ completion/ placement into employment and retention to achieve career success.

Sales and marketing, agency operations management, personal and professional customer service.Recruiter and employment law consultant for staff throughout a nine state region.

Ba, International Affairs, French

French Language And Culture

Study abroad program in Bordeaux, France