Professional experience and career objectives: Over 22 years of Human Resources and consulting experience in the high-tech and pharmaceutical industries. My objective is to excel in a leadership position that includes both strategy and operations with a growing, progressive organization that recognizes the competitive advantage and return on investment of advanced people strategies.
Skills and areas of expertise: Repeatedly led OD and HR initiatives that support strategic business outcomes. A discerning thinker and collaborative business partner who anticipates organizational needs and implements innovative solutions. Recognized for building innovative and and “employer of choice” work environments.
Current Employment
Senior Director, Human Resources
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
(Pharmaceutical Industry) - United States
june 2006 - Today (3 years 5 months)
Responsible for developing strategies and providing Human Resources consulting services to the Marketing and R&D Organization and linking the business with Central Human Resources support organizations resulting in the optimum delivery of HR service in support of the Business
Former Employment
Vice President of human Resources
Vertex, Inc.
(Software) - United States
july 1996 - january 2006 (9 years 6 months)
As a member of the executive team, I shared in the development of the business plan, operational plans, and corporate objectives. Led a staff of 10 HR professionals. Oversaw all areas of Human Resources including Corp Learning, Comp, Recruiting, ER and Benefits.
Human Resources Representative
Lancaster Laboratories, Inc
(Science) - United States
april 1991 - july 1996 (5 years 3 months)
HR generalist role which included training, recruiting and employee relations responsibilities. Created and Managed an on-site Corporate University. Responsibilities included budgeting, marketing and coordination of internal and external training programs.
Consultant
R.E. Blouse group
(Consultancy) - United States
january 1990 - april 1991 (1 year 3 months)
Created and facilitated training programs. Assisted with restructuring and downsizing an engineering firm. Designed and facilitated strategic planning retreats. Designed and conducted research processes including surveys, interviews, input groups, analysis and summary reports.
Performance Consultant
Wilson Learning Corporation
(Consultancy) - United States
november 1987 - november 1989 (2 years)
Recruited to support the Eastern Regional offices by providing consulting services, sales presentations, development of program materials, and client-site facilitation of training programs and strategic planning processes for Fortune 100 clients.
Education
Pennsylvania State University-Great Valley Graduate Center United States (Pennsylvania)
, september 1992 - may 1996
MBA, Human Resources Management
St. Olaf College United States (Minnesota)
, september 1983 - may 1987
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