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Media Pa

Center of Effort LLC provides consulting services in the area of Human Resources, Workforce and Economic Development, and Talent Management & Development.As Managing Partner, HR and Talent Development services for Center of Effort, LLC, I provide leadership, direction, and support for both profit and non-profit organizations. I have worked in tandem with numerous industrial consortiums to create strategic alliances and supply chain strategies in engineering initiatives that increase… Show more Center of Effort LLC provides consulting services in the area of Human Resources, Workforce and Economic Development, and Talent Management & Development.As Managing Partner, HR and Talent Development services for Center of Effort, LLC, I provide leadership, direction, and support for both profit and non-profit organizations. I have worked in tandem with numerous industrial consortiums to create strategic alliances and supply chain strategies in engineering initiatives that increase organizational development, profitability, market growth and access to talent. Key practice areas include Talent Development, Training Needs Assessment, Training Program Development and Management, Human Resource Management, Workforce Development and Organizational Effectiveness. Additional areas include STEM Education, Economic Development, Public Policy, Program Planning and Implementation.Select Accomplishments• Spearheaded innovative strategies that increased organizational development for clients such as Collegiate Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development, Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center, Energy Coordinating Agency, 21st Century Partnership for STEM Education and various Manufacturing Firms; Successfully gained trust and leadership recognition within these domains.• Planned, coordinated and delivered numerous programs and consortiums for training and development including $1.5M Rotorcraft Consortium; 3D/Additive Manufacturing and Composite Technology; Energy Efficient Buildings; Advanced Manufacturing Accelerator, and STEM Initiatives. Show less

Greater Philadelphia Area

Lead regional initiatives to develop education and training programs that supported the industrial and manufacturing sectors. Worked with companies to develop targeted training programs. Promoted STEM and Engineering Technology Education. Managed public policy research programs related to talent development, education and economic development.Lead the economic development analysis, design, and delivery for five-county workforce and talent development initiatives that support business… Show more Lead regional initiatives to develop education and training programs that supported the industrial and manufacturing sectors. Worked with companies to develop targeted training programs. Promoted STEM and Engineering Technology Education. Managed public policy research programs related to talent development, education and economic development.Lead the economic development analysis, design, and delivery for five-county workforce and talent development initiatives that support business and job growth in the manufacturing sector. Provided operational oversight for technology-based economic development projects for small to mid-sized organizations in advanced manufacturing sectors. Developed talent strategies.Select Accomplishments• Orchestrated public policy research projects and created partnerships and consortiums utilizing technology transfer models. Provided public policy solutions to address how technology impacts job design and how to create educational programs that meet market needs. Worked to help secure $15M in federal & state funding. Show less

Greater Philadelphia Area

Assumed a key role in creating an economic and educational transformation for the Greater Philadelphia Region. Lead the analysis of talent development trends and addressed solutions for growing new revenues for region. Directed the strategies and solutions for public policy and workforce development systems in support of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Education as an economic development tool.Select Accomplishments• Credited with successfully conceiving and… Show more Assumed a key role in creating an economic and educational transformation for the Greater Philadelphia Region. Lead the analysis of talent development trends and addressed solutions for growing new revenues for region. Directed the strategies and solutions for public policy and workforce development systems in support of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Education as an economic development tool.Select Accomplishments• Credited with successfully conceiving and delivering first national conference with 70 regional business and industry leaders addressing STEM Education, in conjunction with job and economic growth.• Grew revenues to $1,200,000 on annual basis as a result of integrating programming with 20+ educational institutions impacting thousands of students and educators.• Created, planned and executed project plans in the management of $10M Applied Engineering Technology Education and Training Programs. Personally sourced funding for career awareness programs, educators and guidance counselors professional development, curriculum and certificate/degree programs and educational scholarships. Show less

Greater Philadelphia Area

Compensation Program Administration and Management | Organizational Development and Change Management | Talent Development and Succession Planning | Human Resource Strategic Planning

Ms, Organizational Science, Human Resources

Activities and Societies: SHRM Chapter; Human Resource Alumni Society; Graduate Assistant; Scholarship Program;

Bs, Psychology, Sociology; Communications

Activities and Societies: Teaching Assistant

High School, Academic

Activities and Societies: Choir, Service Club, Best Actor Award, Student Government, Peer Counselor