The People Problem Solver (TM); Job Search Coach; HR Consultant; Speaker; Non-Profit Leader; Twitter @LindaDuffy
Greater Los Angeles Area
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- President and Founder at Leadership Habitude (Sole Proprietorship)
- Board Chair at Center for Hope and Healing
- Volunteer Success Coach; Previous Board Member at Working Wardrobes for a New Start
- Past
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- Talent Director at Hobbs/Herder Advertising
- Sr. Exec. Dir. of HR and Admin. at American Career College
- Sr. HR Director at Lantronix
- Director of Human Resources at Who? Vision Systems, Inc.
- Director of Human Resources and Admin. at Ceradyne, Inc.
- Education
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- Webster University
- Occidental College
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Linda Duffy’s Summary
Leadership Habitude helps companies solve their people problems. Typically, executives call when they are:
•struggling to find good people to hire;
•losing sleep over how to fire or layoff some of the people they’ve got;
•frustrated with employees who are technically really good, but don't play well with others;
•worried about losing top quality employees who are unclear about their career path;
•nervous about managers who don’t know how to manage;
•pressured because they don't have the time or expertise to develop their leaders and employees; or
•tired of being distracted by people problems when they'd rather be focused on their business.
Leadership Habitude also works with individuals in job transition who are:
*scared about finding a job in the current economy;
*confused about how to conduct an effective job search;
*frustrated that they aren't hearing back from recruiters after sending in a resume; and
*terrified that they won't get a job before exhausting their savings and/or unemployment benefits.
Leadership Habitude brings over 20 years of generalist experience in progressive leadership positions in a variety of industries (manufacturing, electronics, high-tech, entertainment, education, non-profit). We are a strategic business partner with experience in start-up, rapidly growing, mature, downsizing, merging and multi-site organizations.
Linda Duffy’s Specialties:
Leadership Training and Coaching, Recruiting and Retention, Employee Relations, Organization Development and Training, Risk Management, Executive Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Job Search Coaching, Outplacement, Team Building, Non-profit Board Development
Linda Duffy’s Experience
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President and Founder
Leadership Habitude (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; Human Resources industry)
October 2007 — Present (1 year 10 months)
Leadership Habitude is The People Problem Solver (TM). We work with companies and individuals to transform their workplace or lives and inspire them to obtain their goals.
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Board Chair
Center for Hope and Healing
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Mental Health Care industry)
May 2005 — Present (4 years 3 months)
CHH provides over 4,000 counseling hours to children and adults each year struggling to overcome generational patterns of abuse, neglect, addiction, depression or trauma. Using our core values of compassion and respect, and incorporating the insights of Interpersonal Neurobiology, we form the foundation for deep healing that can replace these patterns with the joyous and meaningful family legacies that every person deserves.
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Volunteer Success Coach; Previous Board Member
Working Wardrobes for a New Start
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Individual & Family Services industry)
May 2003 — Present (6 years 3 months)
Since 1990, Working Wardrobes has served nearly 40,000 men, women and teens emerging from a life crisis and committed to re-entering the workforce. They offer professional wardrobing and grooming services, career-readiness and image workshops, and a comprehensive career development center to increase our clients' confidence and success in the workplace.
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Talent Director
Hobbs/Herder Advertising
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
April 2006 — October 2007 (1 year 7 months)
Developed all talent for the firm, both externally through recruiting candidates with specialized skill sets, and internally through training as Chancellor of Hobbs/Herder University (“HHU”).
*Created Success Profile and recruiting plan for company’s outside sales force, resulting in 75% time and cost savings on recruiting efforts.
*Created company’s first Marketing Director Success Plan and Training Manual.
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Sr. Exec. Dir. of HR and Admin.
American Career College
(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry)
November 2004 — November 2005 (1 year 1 month)
Advised members of the Leadership Team regarding all issues relating to Human Resources. Developed and implemented HR programs to support business objectives.
*Worked with Executive Director of Admissions and outside legal counsel to design and implement a new incentive plan for Admissions.
*Developed a Success Profile for Admissions (sales) representatives, streamlining recruiting efforts.
*Designed and presented sales training workshops for Admissions department, focusing on the “6 Human Needs” and resulting in higher closing ratios.
*Recruited, hired, and oriented over 175 associates in less than 12 months, including a new HR team.
*Analyzed and then remarketed associate health plans, reducing the cost of the PPO medical plan by over 40%.
*Implemented plan for Executive Team teambuilding, based on the DiSC profile.
*Redesigned and implemented associate orientation program and new hire paperwork to bring College into compliance with accreditation bodies. -
Sr. HR Director
Lantronix
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; LTRX; Computer Networking industry)
July 1999 — November 2004 (5 years 5 months)
Developed and executed HR initiatives to support Company’s business strategy and organizational goals. Acquired, developed and motivated talent to support 30% annual growth and optimize global organization design. Developed and managed annual operating plan of $1.5M+. Advised Board of Directors regarding compensation, organization development, HR strategy and other employee related issues. Participated on corporate Executive Team addressing high-level policy, strategy and turnaround issues.
*Integrated 5 companies in 18 months, increasing revenue from $45M to $65M and employees from 156 to 292 worldwide.
*Implemented and trained management on Power Hiring methodology, developing consensus on candidates, generating alignment with corporate goals, and reducing cost per hire by 65%.
*Researched, developed and implemented “6 Month, 1 Day” stock option exchange program to address issue of underwater options and improve morale. -
Director of Human Resources
Who? Vision Systems, Inc.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Hardware industry)
May 1998 — February 1999 (10 months)
Recruited by past boss to develop and manage all programs related to human resources. Recruited candidates for all levels of Company, including technical and management positions.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
*Revamped benefits program, adding new benefits while decreasing overall costs by 10%.
*Negotiated fee reduction with over 15 placement agencies, saving an average of $11,000 on each agency-assisted placement. -
Director of Human Resources and Admin.
Ceradyne, Inc.
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; CRDN; Glass, Ceramics & Concrete industry)
March 1984 — March 1998 (14 years 1 month)
Developed and managed all programs related to HR and risk management. Advised Board and CEO on extremely confidential matters including organization development, legislative trends, corporate HR strategy and litigation. Negotiated and drafted separation packages for senior executives. Managed the risk management program through procuring liability insurance, promoting strategic HR programs and training management in legal compliance, health and safety issues and HR policy. Developed litigation strategy with outside legal counsel. Developed and managed annual budget in excess of $1.1M.
Linda Duffy’s Education
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Webster University
Masters , HR Management; Management and Leadership , 2009 — 2011 (expected)
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Occidental College
Bachelors , Sociology and Political Science , 1979 — 1983
