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Objective | A Senior Level Human Resources position where strong leadership, training, communication, and networking skills are important for solid corporate growth in a rapidly changing environment. I will contribute over 25 years of ethical, enthusiastic, and innovative leadership, with insightful and efficient management of resources. |
Summary of Qualifications | Significantly improved working environment, increased personnel skills and morale, and established a strong resource base in 14 diverse organizational settings resulting in improved quality of life and organizational systems. |
Developed diverse policy, programs, and resources under fast paced conditions to benefit military and civilian families worldwide through wartime, natural disasters, organizational restructuring, and rapid technological change. | |
Over 15 years as an American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy (AAMFT) Approved Supervisor. Supervised clinical training, and developed educational and training programs and counseling centers worldwide. | |
Professional Experience | Leadership Experience: Held key and selected leadership positions from 1983 to present. Facilitated growth and managed rapid changes in multi-cultural, multi-religious settings. Restructured personnel systems and military training programs. Developed vision, goals, and plans for present and future programs and personnel. Led in the establishment of five family enrichment and counseling centers. Awarded the Legion of Merit and numerous other medals for significant accomplishments. |
Policy and Program Development: Selected to envision, develop, and implement Department of Defense and Department of Army policy for the 21st century for family care and support programs, suicide prevention, elder care, and victim assistance. Created specialized pastoral counseling programs in confinement, hospital, retreat, and church settings. Networked with numerous government and civilian agencies. | |
Training and Education: Taught counseling courses, organizational effectiveness skills, and spiritual and human growth in ethnically and religiously diverse settings for over 30 years. Wrote a widely read weekly newspaper column for two years. Initiated and conducted a successful Christian radio call-in program for one year. Sought as a guest lecturer at numerous training events and public speaking engagements that included White House dignitaries, government officials, and church leaders at both stateside and overseas locations. | |
Professional Certifications | |
1983-present |
AAMFT Approved Supervisor |
1978- present |
AAMFT Clinical Member |
1972-present |
Ordination and Endorsement, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |