Russell Webber Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, Ca, Us

San Francisco Bay Area

• Collaborated build-up of new 65,000 sq. ft. grocery store, which included coordinating all operational and merchandise space allocations.• Developed strategies for instructing curriculum regarding store operations and polices. Provided day-to-day coaching to encourage self-directed learning and overall personal development. • Served as Lead Trainer in developing and maintaining a team concept that improves crew morale, communication, and ultimately working conditions.• Partnered with management to develop “Train the Trainer” program, which included a schedule, a curriculum and affiliated study aids creating consistency within the training program.

• Supervised peer mentors while continuing to monitor results for success and determine influence on possible retention of nontraditional students.• Initiated peer mentoring concept with Director of McCarl Center. Performed literature reviews and conducted focus groups to develop comprehensive understanding of first year experiences and peer-mentoring needs for nontraditional students enrolled at University of Pittsburgh.• Developed, proposed and was granted funding to implement a nontraditional student peer mentoring program within the College of General Science at University of Pittsburgh. • Coordinated recruitment, training, assessment and evaluation components for program.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Completing masters in Higher Education Management

• Conducted focus group research to determine how current workforce preparation programs meet community’s expectations, needs and desires at state career and technical education centers. • Provided logistical support at meetings of the task force. Recorded information from breakout sessions.• Assisted in the compilation of task force recommendations and the editing of a final report.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Developed and implemented policies and procedures for small business owners and nonprofits. Systems included recruitment, performance evaluation, employee relations’ strategies and accounting. Established as self-motivated trainer so leadership could focus on organization and business growth. Directed and trained the use of systems to ensure continued use after contractual period.• Designed and implemented human resource payroll system to account for hours worked and vacation/sick day accruals which allowed staff to receive information about their hours and accrual status immediately. • Participated on national team to implement Yoplait USA sponsorship program for Komen Race for the Cure series across the U.S. Directed and managed onsite presentation of product at races. Partnered with local community to ensure best product placement. Participated on initial team establishing Yoplait USA as sponsor since 2001.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Partnered with ownership of the company to develop an understanding of the mission, vision, and values, which ensured a foundation within the company culture. Provided human resource leadership, management, and foresight, which ensured that the proper operational controls and systems were in place to grow the organization and ensured financial strength and operating efficiency.• Completed SHRM certification program with membership in the Society of Human Resource Management. • Researched and assessed job competencies for all jobs within the organization and developed training, performance evaluation, and bonus structure for each position. This directly resulted in increased retention and staff total from under twenty to over fifty employees.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Executive Director – YWCA Race Against Racism (2000)Outreach Director – America Races for Stronger Women (1999)Operations Director – Komen National Race for the Cure (1998 – 1999) • Developed and coordinated comprehensive community outreach programs and marketing strategies.• Served as liaison between client and firm. Partnered in retaining corporate sponsors. Ensured sponsorship presence according to contracts.• Structured and supervised team for all peripheral race events. Established race budget and managed bid process and all expenditures. • Coordinated and directed registration process for 86,000+ participants. Managed processing of $1.3 million in registration fees.

Chevy Chase, Md

• Developed community and corporation networks for five national workforce and environmental stewardship programs. Managed day-to-day implementation of projects with a yearly budget of $500,000. • Coordinated curriculum development of four national programs. • Provided training on community processes, strategic planning, youth/adult partnership, mentoring and communication throughout the U.S.• Developed citizenship, communication and leadership workshops for more then 6,000 youth leaders.• Co-trained and supervised 45 college-aged interns to conduct summer programs.• Oversaw daily operations as weekend conference facility manager, which entailed supervising five team leaders and thirty employees.

Med, Higher Education Management

Bs, Human Development And Family Studies