Experience

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  Career Change Guide

  • Writing and Editing
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Author of "Career Change Guide"

    • Jun 2018 - Present

    The "Career Change Guide" book is a values-based approach that lays out specific actions to win a great job at the right organization for you. Available at most online retailers, it’s perfect for executive MBAs, professors, or veterans who are ready to successfully change careers. Tips include:- Insightful dos and don’ts for a stand-out resume- Three groups of people most likely to connect you to your next role- How to nail the four phases of an interview to get the job you want- The first steps to success in your new positionThe insights draw from my extensive experience as an executive recruiter, U.S. Olympian, and professional. Get the book online at Amazon. Or visit the blog link in my profile to subscribe to career change tips.

  • Career Coach and Author

    • Jun 2016 - Present

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  Loyola Marymount University

  • Loyola Marymount University

  • Professor and Coach

    • Mar 2002 - May 2018
    • Loyola Marymount University

    With a partner, taught a course and managed a career coaching program for Executive MBA's. Have retired from teaching and am focusing on writing a book, A GUIDE for CAREER CHANGE.

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  Tech Coast Angels

  • Los Angeles

  • Former Member

    • 1999 - 2015
    • Los Angeles

    Invested in and was involved in a number companies. Found the experience to be a great way to get a feel for what makes an entrepreneur successful.

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  Heidrick & Struggles

  • Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Partner

    • Apr 1976 - Jun 1999
    • Greater Los Angeles Area

    Clients mostly were technology and industrial companies. Was fortunate to be a member of a great firm that always wanted to do the right thing for its clients and had a collaborative culture.Interviewed over 1000 people and gained insight into the process of someone transitioning to a new job, co...

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  Xerox Corporation

  • New York, Atlanta, Rochester, (N Y), Los Angeles

  • Various sales and marketing management positions

    • Apr 1966 - Mar 1976
    • New York, Atlanta, Rochester, (N Y), Los Angeles

    Started in the Education Division selling training courses based on behavioral science concepts, worked briefly in copier sales before transferring into sales management and marketing roles for facsimile and computer printing products. Worked in five different business units over the 10 years at ...

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  Stokes Equipment Division of Pennsalt Corporation

  • Philadelphia, PA

  • Product Manager

    • Jul 1963 - Apr 1966
    • Philadelphia, PA

    Initially responsible for the marketing and sales of Vacuum Induction Melting Furnaces and then Biological Freeze Dryers.

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  United States Navy

  • Long Beach CA; Annapolis MD; Newport R.I.

  • Lieutenant JG

    • Jun 1958 - Jun 1961
    • Long Beach CA; Annapolis MD; Newport R.I.

    Officer US Navy on Destroyers on both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans plus a year stationed at the Naval Academy with responsibility for managing the use of the large sailing yachts and training to compete in the Sailing Olympic Trails. Didn't win the trials but was a member of the team that ...