Experience

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  (513)772-5115 [email protected]

  • Cincinnati Area, KY, IN, Ohio and Naples, FL

  • Professional Learning Systems | Managing Partner

    • 1989 - Present
    • Cincinnati Area, KY, IN, Ohio and Naples, FL

    Consulting company providing sales and leadership training, coaching, workshops, and seminars world-wide. Programs are customized to meet client's unique needs and markets. Courses include: ►Team Building, ►Emotional Intelligence, ►Leadership, ►Social Style, ►Custom Sales Training "Rob is an extremely talented and experienced training professional and Coach! I've personally attended one of his training sessions on Leadership, and was impressed with his knowledge, delivery and professionalism. He's also been very helpful to me personally in using his sales training expertise to coach me on ways I can improve in my own business. His professional background and experience allows him to be an excellent coach for business leaders and executives to improve in many areas!" - Jennifer McClure, Unbridled Talent

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  Top Level Strategy

  • Cincinnati Area, KY, IN, Ohio and Naples, FL

  • Managing Partner

    • Apr 2010 - Present
    • Cincinnati Area, KY, IN, Ohio and Naples, FL

    Managing Partner at Top Level Coaching, Professional Learning Systems, Top Level Strategy. I help companies develop strategic plans without stress, cost a fortune in consulting fees, or leave you with a dusty binder that rots on your shelf. I use a three-step strategic planning process that eliminates most of the common problems with most strategic plans. 1-Poor implementation and execution, 2-Overly complex plans and processes to get there, 3-Weak facilitation of planning sessions."Rob led a leadership group on vision, mission, and future planning. Our leadership team was a very diverse group of individuals whom all had different thoughts on where we should go. Bob was an effective leader who was able to draw consensus and converge on a few key ideas. I would definitely recommend him for this type of organizational design." - Tom Youkilis, Group Purchasing Manager, Procter & Gamble"Rob led a leadership group on vision, mission, and future planning. Our leadership team was a very diverse group of individuals whom all had different thoughts on where we should go. Bob was an effective leader who was able to draw consensus and converge on a few key ideas. I would definitely recommend him for this type of organizational design." - James Worachek, Chief Manufacturing Engineer, GE Aviation

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  Top Level Coaching

  • Cincinnati Area, KY, IN, Ohio and Naples, FL

  • Founder and Managing Partner

    • 2011 - Present
    • Cincinnati Area, KY, IN, Ohio and Naples, FL

    Top Level Coaching uses a unique process to develop leaders. It begins with an assessment of leadership skills. Once we identify the key developmental needs, we then create a custom development plan together. Each week we work on this plan step-by-step. My background in training and development, helps us to move quickly and effectively through a curriculum. My leadership positions in Blue Chip companies give me practical real-world experience to share and relate to my clients. Between coaching sessions there are specific assignments to apply learning on-the-job situations. Coaching programs last from three months to one year. We try to meet both the leader' and organization's needs and spend only the amount of time that will create the change needed."Rob is an exceptional coach and mentor. Through his real world business experiences he was able to easily relate to issues I was having. After just a few meetings he was able to identify my strengths and weaknesses. Our discussions and follow-up work were all custom tailored specifically to my needs. He provided me with many new tools to deal with the everyday issues I was having in my new management position. I would without hesitation recommend Rob to anyone seeking to advance their management skills." - Jeffrey Hering, General Manager, Tomco Systems, Fire Systems Division

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  University of Cincinnati

  • Cincinnati

  • Director Executive Education

    • 2002 - 2006
    • Cincinnati

    Responsible for all non degree programs. Dean of University of Cincinnati Executive Program (UCEP). Coached executives to create indivualized management develop programs for participants. Conducted needs analysis for corporate-wide training program. Measured training impact through research studies on training and development. Worked with high-potentials to prepare for upper level management positions. Created custom training programs. Executive Coach to many of the areas leading companies and executives."I was fortunate to work for Rob as my first job after graduate school. He is a smart, resourceful, and supportive manager. He embraces new technology, innovation, and leads with vision. I am forever grateful to his mentorship." - Bryan Weng, Chief Financial Officer, Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services

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  Ernst & Young

  • Regional Manager

    • 2000 - 2001

    Launched a three-state market including in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky with several practices including and e-learning, knowledge management, learning management, and software applications from Lawson, Oracle, and Microsoft. Managed a team of solution sales managers in a matrix organization for hardware, software, and consulting services. Joint projects with CapGemini in CRM and learning design. • Built marketing alliances with Ernst & Young partners to co-market and partner on key projects. Also obtained key referral business on mid-market accounts • Developed strategic vendor relationships with Sun, HP, and IBM, which resulted in referrals and revenues • Responsible for a thirteen million dollar quota with P&L responsibility

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  Learning International

  • Cincinnati

  • Key Account Manager

    • 1984 - 1989
    • Cincinnati

    - Responsible for teams of consultants, project managers, and administrators to develop and implement custom projects - Developed custom sales, management, and customer service programs from boardroom through individual contributor levels

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  Xerox | Xerox Learning Systems | Learning International

  • Cincinnati

  • District Manager

    • 1979 - 1985
    • Cincinnati

    Started with Xerox Corporation in copier division. Became training professional at Xerox International Training Center in Leesburg, Virginia, and conducted sales and management training for Xerox employees. Consultant and District Manager for corporate training arm. Implemented sales and management training programs with Fortune 500 companies. Programs included Professional Selling Skills or PSS and several Leadership seminars.

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  Ford Motor Company

  • Greater Detroit Area

  • Management Development Program

    • 1977 - 1979
    • Greater Detroit Area

    Exposed to all aspects of the business including roles as Financial Analyst, Buyer, Manufacturing, and Ford Marketing