
Strategic Innovator
Greater Chicago Area

Strategic Innovator
Greater Chicago Area
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Energetic, passionate, and innovative leader dedicated to helping organizations maximize their competitive advantage and develop and maintain sustainable increases in performance, particularly through the implementation of best practices and leading-edge solutions. Balancing idealism and pragmatism, notable professional strengths include:
Ability to think strategically and act tactically
Proactive approach to change initiatives and continuous improvement
Broad, multi-disciplinary knowledge base
Problem-solving mindset that combines rational analysis and creativity
Sound ethical judgment
Technological savvy and future-oriented thinking
Strong work ethic and perseverance
Ability to get things done efficiently and effectively
Well-developed ability to balance the art and science of management
Excellence in involving and negotiating the needs of relevant stakeholders
Skill at interacting effectively with members of a multi-generational workforce
KEY COMPETENCIES: Strategic thinking, quantitative analysis, oral and written communication, project management, group facilitation, coaching and counseling, marketing and branding
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Process improvement, organizational design and development, talent management, human resources
Investing (I am a Morningstar junkie), travel (esp. exotic places), photography, nature, the performing arts, exercise, reading, needlework
Current: Human Resource Management Association of Chicago (HRMAC) (Chair of the Research Committee), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Society of Human Resource Professionals (SHRP), Dearborn Tower Green Team
Former: Academy of Management (AoM) (elected to lead the Management Education and Development division), Organizational Behavior Teaching Society (OBTS) (elected board member), Cherish Our Children International (COCI) (board member)
Passed the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) exam in 2007
Received the Golden Apple Award for teaching excellence from the Executive MBA classes of 2005 and 2004
Invited to serve as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Management Education from 2003 to 2006
Nominated and elected by two peer groups (one national; one international) to provide leadership to two prominent and long-standing professional associations, both in 2005
Created a new decision making and negotiation course recognized for its innovation and effectiveness in 2004
Recognized for outstanding contributions to an international professional association in 2002, 2001, 1998, 1996
Received the Roethlisberger Award for the best article published in the Journal of Management Education in 2001