Helping people gain insights to achieve individual and collective* success, and helping organizations select, develop, and engage great people. (*team, organization, community, etc.)In keeping with that mission, I volunteer with the Iowa EdTech Collaborative, a network of leaders who are working collectively to grow human-centered lifelong learning in the State of Iowa.I also volunteer with Iowa JPEC's Venture Mentoring Service which links entrepreneurial ventures with teams of experienced mentors in a series of ongoing, confidential meetings to support success.

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Designed and implemented organizational development activities related to the human resources strategy and business plan to maximize member development, engagement, retention, and organization effectiveness. Initiatives included talent assessment, leadership development, organizational culture enhancement, and a new Young Professionals Group.

Hired to provide leadership for ACT’s Academy for Continuous Learning, facilitating strategic and cultural transformation of this nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people achieve education and workforce success. Then served on assessment design project team identifying critical competencies for "next generation" solutions, and supported the start-up of the ACT Foundation.

Served as consultant, coach and change agent with Career Resources Group, an LHH Global Partner. Helped clients identify, assimilate, assess and develop leaders through leadership strategy, group development programs and executive coaching. Designed and facilitated change management and organizational development programs to enhance corporate culture, employee engagement, workforce productivity, and business results.

Managed one staff member and partnered with leaders within HR and throughout this diversified 3500 employee media company operating in publishing and broadcasting. Designed, developed, and implemented programs, resources, procedures and systems for leadership development, performance management, and talent management.

Managed teams of up to 4 HR professionals, 8 Performance Consultants and 3 Web Designers for this business unit which provides HR, benefits, and payroll administration services for Fortune 500 companies. Designed, developed and implemented numerous highly successful human resources practices and performance improvement initiatives.

Designed and facilitated courses in Needs Analysis, Performance Improvement, and Evaluation; served as guest speaker on variety of topics; helped develop Masters in Adult Learning & Organizational Performance program, and facilitated introductory course.

Managed a 3 member staff for a productive insurance company (Equitable of Iowa, later acquired by ING, and then Voya) with $9B in assets, 530 employees and 50,000 agents in 49 states. Responsibilities included leadership and employee training, organizational development, and performance management.

Managed a 5 member staff for this integrated financial services company (Central Resource Group, later acquired by Aviva) with over $1B in assets and 1300 employees and agents in Iowa and surrounding states. Served on the Executive Planning Board and directed human resources practices for 5 subsidiaries.

Managed a 5 member staff for this wholesale distributor (Commtron, acquired by Ingram) with over $500M in revenue and 1000 employees in 20 locations across the U.S.. Served on the Operating Committee and created the human resources function with an emphasis on learning and development.

Hired as Compensation Coordinator (also responsible for EEO, performance and talent management); promoted March 1985 to HR Manager for this bank (First Interstate Bank, acquired by BofA) with $400M in assets. Prepared for merger with Hawkeye Bank and supported integration with First Interstate.

Provided leadership and organization development for a variety of clients, including banking, telecom, community college, healthcare, distribution, and utility industries. Developed assessment tools, seminars, job descriptions/evaluations, and safety programs.