Dr. Tana M. Session
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Jean Marie Gilliard
I recently completed the Stop Being the Best Kept Secret coaching certification program under the tutelage of Dr. Tana M. Session. While participating in Dr. Session's coaching certification program, I became enlightened to valuable coaching and business skills needed to begin my consulting and coaching business. During the 6 month course, Tana provided regular 1:1 meetings with me, where we discussed my self imposed limitations, finding my ideal client niche, and shadowing me as I held coaching sessions with two pro -bono clients. She guided me to help these clients discover their truths, and at the end of the coaching session, they emerged equipped to tackle the past issues that were holding them back from being the very best version of themselves. Tana looks after her students and takes them on a journey using her story to identify the traits needed to be successful, caring, and professional coaches. She truly will assist you as you grow your coaching business, even long after you have completed your program. After completing the program, Dr. Session has proved to be a valuable resource and has referred clients to me, which has yielded in me being able to start my business a lot sooner than planned. I highly recommend that anyone interested in being a coach, contact Tana immediately to get started. You will gain knowledge to help others move past playing insignificant in life to living a bold, fearless, and happier life. I am so grateful to Tana for her guidance in building my toolbox to be a great coach.
Wendy Williams, SHRM-CP
Dr. Tana M. Session is the epitome of professionalism and is an expert in the full realm of Human Resources, Coaching, Diversity & Inclusion, and Strategic Planning. I am currently enrolled in Dr. Tana’s Stop Being the Best Kept Secret Coaching Certification Program. I have had the honor of working closely with Dr. Tana M. Session during the program over the past several months and it has been an amazing journey. Dr. Tana is an excellent listener, and her feedback is spot on, she’s very transparent, and candid. She is always willing to share her expertise, tips, and her personal story. I did a great deal of research into various Coaching Certification Programs, because it is an investment into my future. I am thrilled that I opted to go with Dr. Tana M. Session, because of the one-one time, and the wealth of knowledge and experience she brings to the program. In addition, The Stop Being the Best Kept Secret Coaching Program is very unique, because of Dr. Tana’s propriety content that’s built into the program for future use. As I build out my business it is reassuring that I have a foundation based upon Dr. Tana’s Certification Program and I am building my toolbox with great resources that I have obtained from this phenomenal Certification Program. I highly recommend Dr. Tana M. Session as a Coach, Guest Speaker, as a business consultant, and I highly recommend her Certification Program. Her books are also excellent resources and very insightful.
Jean Marie Gilliard
I began working with Dr. Tana M. Session in early 2019 after coming across her name as a speaker for a human resources conference that I was attending. Initially, I reached out to Dr. Session to be a mentor in my HR career and over time, I became a client in her life coaching program, Stop Being the Best Kept Secret. Over the course of a few months, I met regularly with her and began to dig deep into some issues that we discovered were holding me back from achieving great success both personally and professionally. During our work together, Dr. Session provided personalized content that challenged me to show up for myself and set boundaries. She provided a
Jean Marie Gilliard
I recently completed the Stop Being the Best Kept Secret coaching certification program under the tutelage of Dr. Tana M. Session. While participating in Dr. Session's coaching certification program, I became enlightened to valuable coaching and business skills needed to begin my consulting and coaching business. During the 6 month course, Tana provided regular 1:1 meetings with me, where we discussed my self imposed limitations, finding my ideal client niche, and shadowing me as I held coaching sessions with two pro -bono clients. She guided me to help these clients discover their truths, and at the end of the coaching session, they emerged equipped to tackle the past issues that were holding them back from being the very best version of themselves. Tana looks after her students and takes them on a journey using her story to identify the traits needed to be successful, caring, and professional coaches. She truly will assist you as you grow your coaching business, even long after you have completed your program. After completing the program, Dr. Session has proved to be a valuable resource and has referred clients to me, which has yielded in me being able to start my business a lot sooner than planned. I highly recommend that anyone interested in being a coach, contact Tana immediately to get started. You will gain knowledge to help others move past playing insignificant in life to living a bold, fearless, and happier life. I am so grateful to Tana for her guidance in building my toolbox to be a great coach.
Wendy Williams, SHRM-CP
Dr. Tana M. Session is the epitome of professionalism and is an expert in the full realm of Human Resources, Coaching, Diversity & Inclusion, and Strategic Planning. I am currently enrolled in Dr. Tana’s Stop Being the Best Kept Secret Coaching Certification Program. I have had the honor of working closely with Dr. Tana M. Session during the program over the past several months and it has been an amazing journey. Dr. Tana is an excellent listener, and her feedback is spot on, she’s very transparent, and candid. She is always willing to share her expertise, tips, and her personal story. I did a great deal of research into various Coaching Certification Programs, because it is an investment into my future. I am thrilled that I opted to go with Dr. Tana M. Session, because of the one-one time, and the wealth of knowledge and experience she brings to the program. In addition, The Stop Being the Best Kept Secret Coaching Program is very unique, because of Dr. Tana’s propriety content that’s built into the program for future use. As I build out my business it is reassuring that I have a foundation based upon Dr. Tana’s Certification Program and I am building my toolbox with great resources that I have obtained from this phenomenal Certification Program. I highly recommend Dr. Tana M. Session as a Coach, Guest Speaker, as a business consultant, and I highly recommend her Certification Program. Her books are also excellent resources and very insightful.
Jean Marie Gilliard
I began working with Dr. Tana M. Session in early 2019 after coming across her name as a speaker for a human resources conference that I was attending. Initially, I reached out to Dr. Session to be a mentor in my HR career and over time, I became a client in her life coaching program, Stop Being the Best Kept Secret. Over the course of a few months, I met regularly with her and began to dig deep into some issues that we discovered were holding me back from achieving great success both personally and professionally. During our work together, Dr. Session provided personalized content that challenged me to show up for myself and set boundaries. She provided a
Jean Marie Gilliard
I recently completed the Stop Being the Best Kept Secret coaching certification program under the tutelage of Dr. Tana M. Session. While participating in Dr. Session's coaching certification program, I became enlightened to valuable coaching and business skills needed to begin my consulting and coaching business. During the 6 month course, Tana provided regular 1:1 meetings with me, where we discussed my self imposed limitations, finding my ideal client niche, and shadowing me as I held coaching sessions with two pro -bono clients. She guided me to help these clients discover their truths, and at the end of the coaching session, they emerged equipped to tackle the past issues that were holding them back from being the very best version of themselves. Tana looks after her students and takes them on a journey using her story to identify the traits needed to be successful, caring, and professional coaches. She truly will assist you as you grow your coaching business, even long after you have completed your program. After completing the program, Dr. Session has proved to be a valuable resource and has referred clients to me, which has yielded in me being able to start my business a lot sooner than planned. I highly recommend that anyone interested in being a coach, contact Tana immediately to get started. You will gain knowledge to help others move past playing insignificant in life to living a bold, fearless, and happier life. I am so grateful to Tana for her guidance in building my toolbox to be a great coach.
Wendy Williams, SHRM-CP
Dr. Tana M. Session is the epitome of professionalism and is an expert in the full realm of Human Resources, Coaching, Diversity & Inclusion, and Strategic Planning. I am currently enrolled in Dr. Tana’s Stop Being the Best Kept Secret Coaching Certification Program. I have had the honor of working closely with Dr. Tana M. Session during the program over the past several months and it has been an amazing journey. Dr. Tana is an excellent listener, and her feedback is spot on, she’s very transparent, and candid. She is always willing to share her expertise, tips, and her personal story. I did a great deal of research into various Coaching Certification Programs, because it is an investment into my future. I am thrilled that I opted to go with Dr. Tana M. Session, because of the one-one time, and the wealth of knowledge and experience she brings to the program. In addition, The Stop Being the Best Kept Secret Coaching Program is very unique, because of Dr. Tana’s propriety content that’s built into the program for future use. As I build out my business it is reassuring that I have a foundation based upon Dr. Tana’s Certification Program and I am building my toolbox with great resources that I have obtained from this phenomenal Certification Program. I highly recommend Dr. Tana M. Session as a Coach, Guest Speaker, as a business consultant, and I highly recommend her Certification Program. Her books are also excellent resources and very insightful.
Jean Marie Gilliard
I began working with Dr. Tana M. Session in early 2019 after coming across her name as a speaker for a human resources conference that I was attending. Initially, I reached out to Dr. Session to be a mentor in my HR career and over time, I became a client in her life coaching program, Stop Being the Best Kept Secret. Over the course of a few months, I met regularly with her and began to dig deep into some issues that we discovered were holding me back from achieving great success both personally and professionally. During our work together, Dr. Session provided personalized content that challenged me to show up for myself and set boundaries. She provided a
Jean Marie Gilliard
I recently completed the Stop Being the Best Kept Secret coaching certification program under the tutelage of Dr. Tana M. Session. While participating in Dr. Session's coaching certification program, I became enlightened to valuable coaching and business skills needed to begin my consulting and coaching business. During the 6 month course, Tana provided regular 1:1 meetings with me, where we discussed my self imposed limitations, finding my ideal client niche, and shadowing me as I held coaching sessions with two pro -bono clients. She guided me to help these clients discover their truths, and at the end of the coaching session, they emerged equipped to tackle the past issues that were holding them back from being the very best version of themselves. Tana looks after her students and takes them on a journey using her story to identify the traits needed to be successful, caring, and professional coaches. She truly will assist you as you grow your coaching business, even long after you have completed your program. After completing the program, Dr. Session has proved to be a valuable resource and has referred clients to me, which has yielded in me being able to start my business a lot sooner than planned. I highly recommend that anyone interested in being a coach, contact Tana immediately to get started. You will gain knowledge to help others move past playing insignificant in life to living a bold, fearless, and happier life. I am so grateful to Tana for her guidance in building my toolbox to be a great coach.
Wendy Williams, SHRM-CP
Dr. Tana M. Session is the epitome of professionalism and is an expert in the full realm of Human Resources, Coaching, Diversity & Inclusion, and Strategic Planning. I am currently enrolled in Dr. Tana’s Stop Being the Best Kept Secret Coaching Certification Program. I have had the honor of working closely with Dr. Tana M. Session during the program over the past several months and it has been an amazing journey. Dr. Tana is an excellent listener, and her feedback is spot on, she’s very transparent, and candid. She is always willing to share her expertise, tips, and her personal story. I did a great deal of research into various Coaching Certification Programs, because it is an investment into my future. I am thrilled that I opted to go with Dr. Tana M. Session, because of the one-one time, and the wealth of knowledge and experience she brings to the program. In addition, The Stop Being the Best Kept Secret Coaching Program is very unique, because of Dr. Tana’s propriety content that’s built into the program for future use. As I build out my business it is reassuring that I have a foundation based upon Dr. Tana’s Certification Program and I am building my toolbox with great resources that I have obtained from this phenomenal Certification Program. I highly recommend Dr. Tana M. Session as a Coach, Guest Speaker, as a business consultant, and I highly recommend her Certification Program. Her books are also excellent resources and very insightful.
Jean Marie Gilliard
I began working with Dr. Tana M. Session in early 2019 after coming across her name as a speaker for a human resources conference that I was attending. Initially, I reached out to Dr. Session to be a mentor in my HR career and over time, I became a client in her life coaching program, Stop Being the Best Kept Secret. Over the course of a few months, I met regularly with her and began to dig deep into some issues that we discovered were holding me back from achieving great success both personally and professionally. During our work together, Dr. Session provided personalized content that challenged me to show up for myself and set boundaries. She provided a
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Attracting, Hiring, and Working with Gen Z
LinkedInMay, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Managing Generation Z
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CBEST Certified Business Enterprise Supplier Training
Ascend Los AngelesNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate in Women's Entrepreneurship
Cornell UniversityJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
The Science of Well-Being Certification Course
Yale UniversityApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Honorary PhD - Philosophy
Global Oved Dei Seminary University & Bible InstituteJun, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Board Leadership Certification
The African American Board Leadership InstituteJun, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Get Five Certified Career Coach
GetFiveJun, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
WMBE Certified
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Accredited DiSC Assessment Facilitator
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Certified Trained "Growth/Career Coach"
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Certified Trained "Life Forming Coach"
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Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR®)
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SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
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Experience
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TanaMSession.com
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Forbes Next 1000; DEI Strategist; International Speaker; Corporate Trainer; Media Contributor
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Apr 2014 - Present
Award-winning International Keynote Speaker/Trainer (Bangkok, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica & throughout the U.S.) delivering customized keynote speeches & corporate DEIB training tailored to your audience based on your desired learning and motivational/inspirational outcome for your event & conference. Highly-rated engaging & interactive in-person and virtual keynotes, trainings and workshops. Most Requested Keynote & Training Topics: * Uncovering Unconscious & Implicit Bias In… Show more Award-winning International Keynote Speaker/Trainer (Bangkok, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica & throughout the U.S.) delivering customized keynote speeches & corporate DEIB training tailored to your audience based on your desired learning and motivational/inspirational outcome for your event & conference. Highly-rated engaging & interactive in-person and virtual keynotes, trainings and workshops. Most Requested Keynote & Training Topics: * Uncovering Unconscious & Implicit Bias In the Workplace * The Impact of Microaggressions In the Workplace * The Power of Diversity * The Path to Anti-racism, Racial Equity & How To Be An Ally * Let's Talk: Race Relations in the Workplace * Generational Competencies: Leadership Requirements for the Multigenerational Workforce * Cultural Competence * Propel Your Leadership/Success/Peak Performance * Stop Being the Best Kept Secret (R) * Own Your Power
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Certified Executive Performance Coach
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Apr 2014 - Present
My unique skill is making people MORE of who they already ARE! Certified Career & Executive-level Performance Coach with proprietary coaching programs designed to propel you to your next level of success. Certified trained in the International Coach Federation (ICF) methodologies and Code of Ethics. Proven track record in successfully helping my clients exceed their professional & personal goals.
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Podcast Creator/Host: "Stop Being the Best Kept Secret (R)"
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Apr 2014 - Present
Creator and Host of the "Stop Being the Best Kept Secret (R)" podcast. Season 3 kicked off in 2022
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Best-Selling Author
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Apr 2014 - Present
4x Author Latest Book: "Working While Black: A Woman's Guide To Stop Being the Best Kept Secret" Best-selling Author: "Get Your Career Life In Order" Other Titles: "Inside the Revolving Door: Chronicles From the Human Resources Department;" "The Little Book of Motivation & Inspiration: Volume I - Sharing the Journey"
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LinkedIn
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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LinkedIn Learning Author
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Jan 2020 - Present
Creator & Instructor of LinkedIn Learning courses on the following topics: "Uncovering Unconscious Bias In Recruiting & Interviewing" (Release Date: January 2021) "Driving Organizational Accountability for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging" (Release Date: October 2022)
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Instructor Advisory Board Member
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Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Hand-selected by LinkedIn to join the inaugural cohort for the LinkedIn Instructor Advisory Board. Provide insight and feedback on the LinkedIn Learning platform, Instructor Dashboard, Features, Products & other initiatives.
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Forbes
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Forbes Next 1000 Honoree (2021)
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Dec 2021 - Present
To shine a light on these entrepreneurial heroes, Forbes created the Next 1000. This year-round initiative showcases the ambitious sole proprietors, self-funded shops and pre-revenue startups in every region of the country—all with under $10 million in revenue or funding and infinite drive and hustle. Fueled by your nominations and screened by top business minds and entrepreneurial superstars, the four installments culminate in a list of 1,000 new faces who are redefining what it means to build… Show more To shine a light on these entrepreneurial heroes, Forbes created the Next 1000. This year-round initiative showcases the ambitious sole proprietors, self-funded shops and pre-revenue startups in every region of the country—all with under $10 million in revenue or funding and infinite drive and hustle. Fueled by your nominations and screened by top business minds and entrepreneurial superstars, the four installments culminate in a list of 1,000 new faces who are redefining what it means to build and run a business today. Show less To shine a light on these entrepreneurial heroes, Forbes created the Next 1000. This year-round initiative showcases the ambitious sole proprietors, self-funded shops and pre-revenue startups in every region of the country—all with under $10 million in revenue or funding and infinite drive and hustle. Fueled by your nominations and screened by top business minds and entrepreneurial superstars, the four installments culminate in a list of 1,000 new faces who are redefining what it means to build… Show more To shine a light on these entrepreneurial heroes, Forbes created the Next 1000. This year-round initiative showcases the ambitious sole proprietors, self-funded shops and pre-revenue startups in every region of the country—all with under $10 million in revenue or funding and infinite drive and hustle. Fueled by your nominations and screened by top business minds and entrepreneurial superstars, the four installments culminate in a list of 1,000 new faces who are redefining what it means to build and run a business today. Show less
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From Foster Care To Fabulous Foundation
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Non-profit Organizations
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Founder & Executive Director
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Dec 2020 - Present
Founder and Executive Director of nonprofit foundation. Our mission is to provide financial assistance and other resources to foster parents who are fostering children between the ages of newborn to 4 years-old. Founder and Executive Director of nonprofit foundation. Our mission is to provide financial assistance and other resources to foster parents who are fostering children between the ages of newborn to 4 years-old.
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UCLA Extension
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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300 - 400 Employee
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Instructor (AACSB Accredited Program)
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Sep 2017 - Present
Instructor for "Human Resources Development" HR Certification Course Ranked LEAD 2018 #1 Certification Program With Emphasis in HR by HR.com Instructor for "Human Resources Development" HR Certification Course Ranked LEAD 2018 #1 Certification Program With Emphasis in HR by HR.com
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California State University, Long Beach
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Instructor
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Apr 2019 - Present
Instructor for "Critical Thinking" course Instructor for "Critical Thinking" course
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Forbes
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Official Member of Forbes HR Council
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Aug 2017 - Aug 2018
Contributing Writer (Forbes.com) Contributing Writer (Forbes.com)
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Calimmune, Inc.
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Biotechnology
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President Human Resources - US/Australia (part-time)
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Jun 2016 - Dec 2017
Calimmune was founded in 2006 based on breakthrough gene modification and cell delivery technology. Calimmune's Mission Statement: We strive to translate the promise of gene therapy into effective and accessible products that have the power to improve health and transform lives. Calimmune was founded in 2006 based on breakthrough gene modification and cell delivery technology. Calimmune's Mission Statement: We strive to translate the promise of gene therapy into effective and accessible products that have the power to improve health and transform lives.
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Golden State Water Company
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Utilities
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director - Human Capital Management
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Jun 2014 - Feb 2016
Golden State Water Company is a 700+ public utility in California and is a wholly owned subsidiary of American States Water Company. The company is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the California Department of Public Health and the California Public Utilities Commission. Golden State Water Company is a 700+ public utility in California and is a wholly owned subsidiary of American States Water Company. The company is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the California Department of Public Health and the California Public Utilities Commission.
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Capco
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Director - No Amer Human Capital (US & Canada)
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Jul 2013 - May 2014
Capco, Inc. is a 700+ global business and technology consultancy dedicate solely to financial services, delivering innovative solutions in banking, capital markets and technology. Forbes’ “Great Place to Work©” award (2013 – 2014); Consulting Magazine “Best Firms” award (2011 – 2013)
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Human Capital Operations Lead - No America (US & Canada)
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Aug 2011 - Jun 2013
Capco, Inc. is a 700+ global business and technology consultancy dedicate solely to financial services, delivering innovative solutions in banking, capital markets and technology. Forbes’ “Great Place to Work©” award (2013 – 2014); Consulting Magazine “Best Firms” award (2011 – 2013)
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The Center for Discovery
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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400 - 500 Employee
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Vice President - Human Resources
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Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
The Center for Discovery is a 24/7 900+ specialty center enhancing the lives of those with severe disabilities and medical frailties in ways that improve health and enable individuals to lead more productive and fulfilling lives. The Center for Discovery is a 24/7 900+ specialty center enhancing the lives of those with severe disabilities and medical frailties in ways that improve health and enable individuals to lead more productive and fulfilling lives.
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Coleman Research
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United States
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Information Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Human Resources Manager
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Dec 2007 - Aug 2010
Coleman Research Group is a 300+ provider for global investment firms, consultancies and corporate clients with industry knowledge connecting directly with expertise in more than 12,000 cities worldwide. Coleman Research Group is a 300+ provider for global investment firms, consultancies and corporate clients with industry knowledge connecting directly with expertise in more than 12,000 cities worldwide.
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EY
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Associate/Project Manager
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Jul 2004 - Nov 2007
Global Big Four professional services firm. Global Big Four professional services firm.
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Physician's Office Assistant - Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center
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Mar 2003 - Feb 2004
Physician's Office Assistant for Dr. Larry Norton - Deputy Physician-in-Chief for Breast Cancer Programs and the medical director of the Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center Physician's Office Assistant for Dr. Larry Norton - Deputy Physician-in-Chief for Breast Cancer Programs and the medical director of the Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center
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HR & Operations Manager
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Jul 1997 - Feb 2003
Head of HR/Operations for small, entrepreneurial consumer goods and music entertainment company with multiple locations. Head of HR/Operations for small, entrepreneurial consumer goods and music entertainment company with multiple locations.
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Various Administrative Support Roles
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Feb 1987 - Jul 1997
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Education
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2022 - 2025
The Colleges of Law
Doctor of Law - JD, Civil Rights Law -
American InterContinental University
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University of Phoenix
BS, Business Administration
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