Experience

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  Retired

  • Cape Canaveral, FL

  • President

    • Jan 2018 - Present
    • Cape Canaveral, FL

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  Mullin International - Innovative Redeployment & Outplacement Solutions

  • Cape Canaveral, FL

  • Senior Career Consultant

    • Aug 2013 - Present
    • Cape Canaveral, FL

    Senior Career Consultant who provides support and guidance to candidates from a variety of industries to successful redeployment and outplacement solutions, and empowers them to conduct a competitive job search. The approach is both proactive and reactive and develops a bond and ongoing dialogue that assures all job search issues are addressed in a timely and meaningful fashion. The results can maximize opportunities for new job interviews, offers and landings. Topics addressed span a comprehensive range, including: Outplacement Consulting Resumes: Written & Verbal Cover Letters Interviewing Career Assessment Change ManagementIndividual Transition Coaching Job Search Strategies Networking Self-Marketing Social Media Branding

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  People's Trust Insurance Company

  • Human Resources Director

    • May 2009 - Feb 2013

    Acting as a one person HR department for a fledgling homeowners insurance company, provided services including but not limited to: policies and procedures; employment practices; employee relations; benefit administration; training and development; and compensation programs. Developed the initial employee handbook detailing corporate culture and expectations, employee benefits, and practices. Initiated and ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as specific HR regulations associated with the insurance industry. Accountable for and personally involved in the recruitment, screening, and formal hiring necessary to increase the workforce from 56 to 216 in less than three years. Partnered with management personnel at all levels in the discipline and, if necessary, termination of corporate, sales, claims and support staff. Participated in the establishment of a disaster relief and repair service to address homeowner claims. Established the credibility of the HR function and strong relationships with all levels of the organization, resulting in the inclusion of HR in the planning and execution of business actions impacting both the employee population and the company's bottom line.

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  Independent Consultant

  • Senior Consultant

    • Feb 2008 - Oct 2009

    Provide strategic and practical HR consulting services (compensation/benefits administration, succession planning, M&A, recruitment strategies, and retention strategies) training & development, and other outsourced services to a variety of industries.

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  Hull & Company, Inc.

  • Fort Lauderdale FL

  • VP, Leadership Resources

    • Aug 2003 - Nov 2007
    • Fort Lauderdale FL

    Senior level HR position with full oversight for policy and program design and implementation of HR related strategic business initiatives to maximize the Company’s human capital (650) in 28 locations in 16 states. In a growth environment, provided “hands-on” consultative services and direction to branch management personnel in talent acquisition, leadership development, retention/employee relations, performance management, Federal & state compliance, and training initiatives.

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  SHARP HR Associates

  • Senior Consultant

    • Sep 2001 - Aug 2003

    Provided strategic and practical HR consulting services (compensation/benefits administration, succession planning, M&A, and retention strategies) training & development, and other outsourced services to organizations engaged in a variety of industries including healthcare, retail, professional sports, and educational institutions.

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  NCCI Holdings, Inc.

  • Boca Raton FL

  • Director, Employment & Employee Relations

    • Aug 1996 - Jun 2001
    • Boca Raton FL

    Responsible for company-wide recruitment and employment strategies and for managing HR’s involvement in all employee relations issues, including EEO, immigration, performance management programs, culture change management, conflict resolution, and regulatory compliance.

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  WR Grace & Co.

  • Director, Employee Relations

    • Nov 1983 - Jun 1996

    Responsible for the employment and employee relations functions at the global headquarters and five other geographical locations, working from Grace Headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida. Prior to 1993, I was responsible for the compensation, benefits, employee relations and employment practices for Grace Energy Corporation headquartered in Dallas, Texas. This workforce fluctuated between 6,000 and 8,000 employees in 36 states.