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EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University: MS - Community Systems Planning and Development.

The Pennsylvania State University: BS - Health Planning and Administration.

QUALIFICATIONS

Proven leadership in developing effective organizations by creating a culture of productivity and

cooperation: anticipate, plan and respond proactively to diverse issues and opportunities;

effectively employ and mobilize a broad network of professional and technical expertise; provide

seasoned counsel and executive mentoring for accelerated problem solving, established record of

transforming potential into performance, results, and profits.

EXPERIENCE

Advisor: 2009 - Present. Saudi Aramco Hosted University Programs, Educational Partnerships

Department. Responsible for helping business lines achieve performance goals by aligning top

global university programs with the specific advanced education and talent development needs of

Saudi Aramco. Behavior Champion for Accelerated Transformation Program – 2020 Strategy.

Director of Development: 2005 - 2009. Penn State Executive Programs, Smeal College of

Business. Liaison role with the Department of Defense, the National Institute of Health, NASA

and other federal agencies. Leadership development, supply chain management and logistics for

effective procurement, readiness and global deployment.

Owner - Consultant: 1996 - 2005

Consultant and certified leadership facilitator for Dale Carnegie International. Workshop leader

for executive management teams. Focused on sales, marketing and client development in

Pennsylvania, New York and franchise co-owner in Nevada. Recipient of international sales and

top trainer in the world awards.

Human Resource Director: 2001 – 2002. Seligman, Friedman & Co. P.C., a regional public

accounting firm with offices in State College, Harrisburg, and York, PA. Managed all recruiting,

hiring, training, employee relations and benefits. Designed and implemented: a Professional and

Leadership Development Program, the Partner-in-Training Program, a Mentoring Program, and

the Annual Performance Evaluation Program.

Fringe Benefits Manager: 1989 – 1996. Cerro Metal Products Company, Bellefonte, PA.

Designed and implemented benefit plans. Advised on policy issues, coordinated legal defenses.

Managed insurance carriers, self-insured and self-administered benefit systems. Resolved benefit

issues in a unionized (UAW & USSW) environment. Interpreted and carefully defined problems

and provided leadership in conflict resolution.

Assistant Director: 1986 – 1989. Directed field service operations in Northeastern United States

for Trust Funds of the United Mine Workers of America, Johnstown, PA. Regional

administration and management of the UMWA pension and benefits plans based on two major

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national Benefit Trusts. Reviewed, evaluated and implemented national programs. Negotiated

provider arrangements in conjunction with headquarters in Washington, D.C. Engineered the

realignment and restructuring of field offices.

Executive Director: 1984 – 1986. The Urban Rural Transportation Alliance of Howard County,

Maryland. Created a 501(C) 3, non-profit organization. Responsible for the overall operation,

administration and management of a county-wide specialized transportation system for human

services. Responsibilities included: budget development, grant writing, contract negotiations,

public speaking, management of operations, procurement, personnel management, and

supervision. Direct coordination with County Government, liaison with County Council and

accountable to a Board of Directors.

Project Director: 1980 – 1984. National Research and Demonstration Project to simplify billing

and accounting for human service transportation, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Sponsored by U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services. Directed and managed all grant activities including

contract development, research, hiring and supervising professional project staff, budget

development and financial analyses. Reviewed regulations and made policy recommendations

for national implementation.

National Institute of Mental Health Trainee: 1976 – 1980. Awarded traineeship and stipend to

continue graduate studies in Community Systems Planning and Development at The

Pennsylvania State University. Specialized in mental health and law. Emphasized

implementation and execution.

Research Assistant: 1975 – 1976. Assistant to doctoral candidate (Liz Susman) at The

Pennsylvania State University. Dissertation: “Visual Imagery and Verbal Labeling: The Relation

of Television Presentation to Children’s Learning and Performance of Pro-social Content.”

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

National Conference Responsibilities

Certified Dale Carnegie Leadership Trainer

Conference Speaker/Moderator

Workshop/Seminar Leader

HONORS AND AFFILIATIONS

Leadership Centre County Class of 1993 - 1994

International Sales Awards with Dale Carnegie

United Way of Centre County, Allocation Panel

Board, Centre Region Employer’s Health Alliance, 1990- 1996

Chair, Transportation Committee, Howard County, MD

International Top-Trainer Award, Dale Carnegie

President, Tri-Valley Lodge, 1980 - present

Physical Committee, Family YMCA

Penn State: Homeland Defense Coordination Council