Experience

Lead5

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chair, Advisory Board

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  Lead5 is a SaaS platform that gives executives a decisive competitive advantage in their job search. Most c-level jobs are unlisted. Lead5 delivers these jobs and related intel at the earliest-possible moment, allowing top execs to land positions that were formerly out of reach. www.lead5.com Lead5 is a SaaS platform that gives executives a decisive competitive advantage in their job search. Most c-level jobs are unlisted. Lead5 delivers these jobs and related intel at the earliest-possible moment, allowing top execs to land positions that were formerly out of reach. www.lead5.com



Robert Collins Group

• Greater Atlanta Area

• Founder and CEO

  • Jul 2015 - Present

  Senior adviser helping highly talented CXO leaders take their business to a new level by solving real-world challenges and bringing strategic initiatives to life - creating optimal results that impacts the vitality of organizations. Confidential consultant to the Board of Directors regarding talent issues related to CEO and executive succession. A valued partner and resource in many business areas to include supporting the efforts of CEOs and other executives regarding talent management, executive compensation, succession planning, and organizational development; starting and completing mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and business integrations; and implementing strategy deployment plans. Show less



SHRM-Atlanta

• United States
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chair, Board of Directors - 2019 & 2020

  • Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

  SHRM-Atlanta is the premier professional community for those in Human Resources and people management. Our mission is to empower Atlanta’s leaders to create best-in-class workforces and workplaces by enhancing their HR Skills and knowledge, developing their business acumen, and increasing their leadership capacity. www.shrmatlanta.org SHRM-Atlanta is the premier professional community for those in Human Resources and people management. Our mission is to empower Atlanta’s leaders to create best-in-class workforces and workplaces by enhancing their HR Skills and knowledge, developing their business acumen, and increasing their leadership capacity. www.shrmatlanta.org



Zep Inc.

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer

  • Sep 2007 - Jul 2015

  A member of executive leadership that transformed the business into a growth-oriented, market leader. As Chief Administrative Officer, I was responsible for discovering business development opportunities both domestically and internationally; creating linkages with third-party innovation enterprises; overseeing Legal and Information Technology strategies; and developing a worldwide human capital strategy. All of these areas are focused on growing revenues, increasing market share, and improving profits. Show less



Serologicals

• Biotechnology
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer

  • 2001 - 2006

  As Chief Human Resources Officer, I participated in a five-year transformation that increased the value of the company from $85 million in 2000 to the selling price of $1.4 billion in July 2006. The company had 600% revenue growth, 2 to 3 times market share expansion and an EPS CAGR of 32%. As a key member of the executive team, I contributed to the execution of the business strategy including the completion of 7 acquisitions and 3 divestures. In addition, I worked closely with the CEO and Board of Directors as a key adviser related to human capital policies, executive compensation, succession planning and compliance initiatives. Show less



Ray & Berndtson

• Executive Search Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • 2000 - 2001

  I executed retained search assignments building executives management teams or adding to the Board of Directors for start-up, high-growth and Fortune 500 companies while generating additional revenues from high-potential companies with complex leadership issues. I also completed management consulting engagements working with the CEO and Board of Directors identifying leadership gaps and human capital requirements needed to execute the client’s business plan. In addition, I led the client’s human capital due diligence team to evaluate the senior management of potential investments and/or acquisitions. Show less



Vision Twenty-One, Inc.

• President and Chief Operating Officer

  • 1998 - 2000

  I participated in the development and execution of a repositioning plan that focused resources on high-growth business units. I also expanded the refractive surgery division by opening seven centers in 1999 creating the 4th largest provider in U.S. In addition, I identified business units that were sold to de-leverage the balance sheet and implemented a cost containment plan that reallocated resources and reduced corporate, regional and business unit overhead. I participated in the development and execution of a repositioning plan that focused resources on high-growth business units. I also expanded the refractive surgery division by opening seven centers in 1999 creating the 4th largest provider in U.S. In addition, I identified business units that were sold to de-leverage the balance sheet and implemented a cost containment plan that reallocated resources and reduced corporate, regional and business unit overhead.



Magellan Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• • 1986 - 1998

• • 1986 - 1998

• • 1986 - 1998



Charter Medical Corporation

• • 1986 - 1998

• • 1986 - 1998



General Mills

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Manager of Employment

  • 1983 - 1985



Sea World of Florida, Inc.

• Manager of Human Resources

  • 1980 - 1983