Experience

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  ML Smith Partners

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Founder and Managing Director

    • 2002 - Present
    • Greater Boston Area

    ML Smith Partners provides a range of general management consulting services to a variety of clients, including public and private organizations, start-ups, and non-profits. Services include operations improvement, strategy, organizational structure, finance, executive coaching, and leadership development. The firm also identifies, assesses, and matches executive talent with an organization’s business objectives. Recent client projects include:- Founder and Managing Director of a start-up online career management company that focuses on mid-level professionals- President and Chief Operating Officer of a start-up consulting company that provided workforce analytics and data to clients- Head of Strategic Recruiting for a healthcare services provider

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  Barrister Executive Suites

  • Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Member of Board of Directors

    • 1998 - Present
    • Greater Los Angeles Area

    For privately-held office leasing company, meet semi-annually to review and approve financial statements, budgets and promotions. Also co-chair of compensation committee, with responsibility to develop, review and approve annual raises and bonuses for management team of the company.

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  Korn/Ferry International

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Senior Managing Director

    • 1987 - 2002
    • Greater Boston Area

    For world's largest human capital and recruitment company, founded and led two global specialty practices - Professional Services and Private Equity. Also led the Boston Office and was elected to the Board of Directors (member of Professional Practices Committee). Clients included consulting firms, venture capital firms, financial services companies, educational institutions, technology companies, health care organizations, non-profits, and law firms.

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  Korn/Ferry International powered by Lominger

  • Los Angeles, CA

  • Member of Board of Directors

    • 1996 - 1999
    • Los Angeles, CA

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  Mercer Management Consulting

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Senior Associate

    • 1984 - 1987
    • Greater Boston Area

    Strategic consulting to financial services companies, including banks, insurance companies, and third parties.

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  Shawmut Bank

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Assistant Vice President

    • 1977 - 1982
    • Greater Boston Area

    Commercial lending officer for public and private businesses in Massachusetts.

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  Greenwich High School

  • Greenwich, Connecticut

  • Senior Teacher

    • 1972 - 1977
    • Greenwich, Connecticut

    Taught history and social studies. Developed innovative curriculum. Coached soccer, track, and skiing.