Experience

We Hear You

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services

• Executive Producer

  • Jun 2020 - Present

  We Hear You is a groundbreaking documentary - conceived and produced during the Pandemic with Roxana Rotundo and Shari Eberts - to raise awareness about hearing loss, the invisible disability that impacts over 430 million people worldwide, including 48 million Americans. To learn more and watch the documentary on Vimeo, visit www.we-hearyou.com. We Hear You is a groundbreaking documentary - conceived and produced during the Pandemic with Roxana Rotundo and Shari Eberts - to raise awareness about hearing loss, the invisible disability that impacts over 430 million people worldwide, including 48 million Americans. To learn more and watch the documentary on Vimeo, visit www.we-hearyou.com.



Independent Consultant

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Hearing Health Advocate / Speaker

  • Feb 2013 - Present

  Hearing health advocate and speaker who is passionate about breaking down the stigma of hearing loss. Past President of Hearing Loss Association of America-New York City, and a requested presenter at HLAA’s annual conventions and audiology conferences. Published articles include “Reveal, Don’t Conceal” in Hearing Health Magazine and “8 Tools to Reduce the Impact of Stigma” in Hearing Health Journal. Co-editor of Hearing Loss Association of America-NYC e-news. In 2022 awarded HLAA's Virtual Ambassador Award "for your generous efforts and support in helping the HLAA community and people with hearing loss connect virtually." Show less



in NYC

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Career Coach

  • 2011 - 2013

  Led discussion of career history, interests, values, skills and "next step" goals. Guided preparation of strategic marketing plan, targeted resumes and effective cover letters. Provided interview training and feedback. Supported clients throughout search, including evaluating job offers and negotiating salary. Led discussion of career history, interests, values, skills and "next step" goals. Guided preparation of strategic marketing plan, targeted resumes and effective cover letters. Provided interview training and feedback. Supported clients throughout search, including evaluating job offers and negotiating salary.



Millwood Lumber

• United States
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

• CEO/Owner

  • 2006 - 2010

  Guided long-term strategic planning and oversaw senior management team after husband’s death. Preserved profitability as well as employee, customer and vendor loyalty during recession. Positioned company for sale. Sold in 2010. Guided long-term strategic planning and oversaw senior management team after husband’s death. Preserved profitability as well as employee, customer and vendor loyalty during recession. Positioned company for sale. Sold in 2010.



Center for Professional Development

• Poland
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Workshop Facilitator, Career Coach

  • 2001 - 2005

  Facilitated workshops and provided career transition coaching through the Look Forward Program, The Human Resources Institute for Talent Development and Retention, and United Technologies (UTC) Career Development Program. Facilitated workshops and provided career transition coaching through the Look Forward Program, The Human Resources Institute for Talent Development and Retention, and United Technologies (UTC) Career Development Program.



Lee Hecht Harrison

• Human Resources Services

• Senior Consultant

  • 1998 - 2001

  Successfully coached transitioning professionals across all levels, functions and career stages. Managed high-volume caseload while ensuring quality of service, from assessment through job search process. Provided sensitive on-site support at notification meetings; guided discussions on overcoming job loss. Facilitated workshops on behavioral interviewing, negotiating compensation packages and understanding corporate culture. Researched and wrote office's first Internet Guide. Successfully coached transitioning professionals across all levels, functions and career stages. Managed high-volume caseload while ensuring quality of service, from assessment through job search process. Provided sensitive on-site support at notification meetings; guided discussions on overcoming job loss. Facilitated workshops on behavioral interviewing, negotiating compensation packages and understanding corporate culture. Researched and wrote office's first Internet Guide.



Service Wholesale

• United States
• Facilities Services

• Human Resources Manager

  • 1991 - 1993

  Managed insurance and credit functions for wholesale building materials distributor's 15 employees. Managed insurance and credit functions for wholesale building materials distributor's 15 employees.

• Career Counselor

  • 1989 - 1991

  Provided career transition counseling to men and women in the greater Hartford community. Conducted intake interviews, administered and interpreted battery of inventories (including Strong Campbell Interest Inventory and MBTI), and provided ongoing motivation and guidance throughout the career exploration process. Provided career transition counseling to men and women in the greater Hartford community. Conducted intake interviews, administered and interpreted battery of inventories (including Strong Campbell Interest Inventory and MBTI), and provided ongoing motivation and guidance throughout the career exploration process.



Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Career Counselor/Director, Focus Program

  • 1982 - 1988

  Counseled students individually and in group workshops to develop job search skills for summer, co-op and permanent jobs. Conceived, marketed and directed program for students to explore fields of interest through informational visits with alumni. Counseled students individually and in group workshops to develop job search skills for summer, co-op and permanent jobs. Conceived, marketed and directed program for students to explore fields of interest through informational visits with alumni.



DBM

• France
• Business Supplies & Equipment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trainer/Office Administrator

  • 1979 - 1982

  Facilitated career transition workshops to terminated employees from Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. Developed, implemented and managed operations for 13-person staff. Supervised and trained administrative staff. Selected by Chairman to coordinate first worldwide company meeting held in Toronto. Facilitated career transition workshops to terminated employees from Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. Developed, implemented and managed operations for 13-person staff. Supervised and trained administrative staff. Selected by Chairman to coordinate first worldwide company meeting held in Toronto.