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Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
June 27, 2014
TO: HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
FROM: MICHAEL SCAHILL, COMMUNICATION SERVICES DIRECTOR
VIA: ROGER S. BAILEY, GENERAL MANAGER
SUBJECT: DISTRICT TRAININGS
Attached is a listing of various trainings offered to District employees. Also attached are
bios /resumes of five of the instructors for the District's new Management Academy that
will be facilitated by Larry Bienati, PhD. A brief presentation will be given at the
meeting.
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Attached Supportinq Documents
1. CCCSD Trainings
2. Bios/Resumes of Instructors
CCCSD Trainings
COMMUNICATION SERVICES:
1. Customer Service Training for New Employees
Facilitator John Ford
a. Two four -hour modules. Areas covered include:
i. Customer Service philosophy and skills
ii. Listening Skills
iii. Conflict Resolution
iv. Emotional Intelligence
2. Customer Service Refresher
Facilitator John Ford
A four -hour training to explore new ways to reach consensus and implement
decisions, as well as embrace a renewed vision for exceptional customer service.
The entire Management Team has already completed this training. Supervisors
are scheduled to begin the same training in mid -June; all other staff to follow.
3. Management Academy
Facilitator Larry Bienati, PhD
A program designed to help managers and supervisors improve their overall
management effectiveness and set forth opportunities for personal career
development.
The program will be led by Dr. Larry Bienati, who will lead five faculty and
industry practitioners who will share best practices in leading people and
organizations. The program will take place over an eight -month period, starting in
September 2014 and ending in April 2015. The program is open to District
Managers and Supervisors.
4. Supervisors Academy
A program similar in structure to the Management Academy for staff who have
the potential and desire to assume important leadership roles in the future. The
purpose of the academy is to create a culture of leadership, personal
responsibility, and exceptional customer service with a long -term vision of the
District. The program is still being designed and is expected to launch by January
2015.
HUMAN RESOURCES:
1. Avoiding Sexual Harassment Training
As mandated by A131 825, this training is given to all District employees every
two years. Our Labor Counsel, Hanson Bridgett, conducts the training and
educates employees on the legal definitions of legal harassment and other
discriminatory behaviors.
2. Norcal Consortium
The District is a part of the Norcal Consortium which is sponsored by the
employment law firm of Liebert, Cassidy, and Whitmore. The Consortium
offers all day seminars once a month to all its member employers on HR
related topics such as performance management, conflict resolution, labor
relations, implementing lawful disciplinary actions, etc.
3. Ad -Hoc Trainings
Human Resources also conducts trainings on various topics throughout the
year. Those include benefit fairs, wellness fairs as well as several brown bags
in areas such as Retirement/Pension, Benefits, Recruitment/Class and Comp,
and other HR Procedures and processes.
SAFETY /RISK MANAGEMENT:
Safety and Risk Management conduct various trainings (tailgates) such as
Safe Driving Practices, Ergonomics, Confined Space Entry, Blood Borne
Pathogens, etc. Risk Management conducts training on several Emergency
Management components on topics related to Disaster Response and
Recovery.
SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT:
1. AB1234 Ethics Training
Training for Board Members and staff on laws relating to personal financial
gain by public servants, government transparency laws, the Brown Act, laws
relating to claiming prerequisites of office, including, but not limited to, gift and
travel resources, gift of public funds, mass mailing restrictions, etc. and laws
relating to fair processes and disqualification from participating in decisions
affecting family members.
2. Brown Act Training
Training for District staff regarding open meetings law requirements,
communications with Board Members, serial meetings, laws governing
agenda requirements.
3. Records Training
Training for District staff regarding records management and archiving.
SUSAN CURTIN
3401 Adams Ave. Suite A #17
San Diego, California 92116
619- 980 -1458
susan _insights4results.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• 26 years of experience in employee engagement and leadership development
• Masters Degree a Board Certified Executive Coach and Certified Employee Assistance Professional
• Created and implemented Award winning manager & leadership development programs
• Demonstrated leadership in the Organization Development and Human Resources profession
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
LEADERSHIP
• President & owner at Insights4Results, LLC a Leadership & Succession Talent Management consulting firm
• Managed diverse staffs of Professionals, Administrative Support Staff and Contractors, ranging in size from 6
to 14 staff members
• Successfully negotiated Contracts and Memorandum of Understandings resulting in cost savings to the
organization and successfully managed budgets that ranged in size from $200,000 to $1.7 million
• Created customized Managing4Results, Coaching4Results and the Primary Mindset Indicator assessment
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
• Created and implemented the first Mesa College Disabled Students Awareness Week Program; City of San
Diego's Employee Assistance /Wellness Program, Diversity Distinction Award, Career Development Program
and the Health & Human Services Agency Managers Development Institute:
- Created and implemented the City of San Diego's first Substance Abuse Policy and Supervisory Training
- Created and implemented the City of San Diego's Threat Policy and Supervisory Training Program
- Created and implemented the first City of San Diego's Career Development and Mentoring Program
- Implemented and administered the first City of San Diego's Fellowship Program targeting high potentials
• Created and implemented new award winning programs and services in each position held:
- Award winning HHSA Managers Development Institute resulting in 70% promotions for the first year
- SDCCD -ETi Award for Superior Training & Development Programming 2006
- Award winning Career Development Program, City of San Diego supporting their Succession Planning efforts
- A nationally recognized internal Employee Assistance Program, City of San Diego
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
• Created and implemented comprehensive Leadership Development Initiatives and Coaching Programs for public
and private client organizations
• Created and implemented comprehensive Training and Development programs:
- Implemented a Supervisor Series to develop Health &Human Service Agency supervisors
- Implemented the Administrative Series to support the professional growth of the Agency's administrative staff
- Implemented the first Leadership Series for Edgemore Hospital Supervisors and Managers
- Implemented one -one and group Mentoring Programs in various departments and organizations
• Provide Executive Coaching to individuals within organizations to build leadership capacity
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Board Member, Copley Family YMCA
2012- Present
President Elect, San Diego Professional Coaching Alliance
2012- Present
Chairperson, Training & Development Steering Committee
2003-2007
Chairperson, City of San Diego Threat Assessment Team
1993-2003
Member, Labor Advisory Committee, City of San Diego
1993-2003
Chairperson, Reduction in Force Committee, City of San Diego
2002-2002
Chairperson, Managers Advisory Committee on Substance Abuse; City of San Diego
1990- 1993
President, National Management Association, City of San Diego Chapter
2000-2001
President, Employee Assistance Professionals Association San Diego Chapter
1986-1988
Treasurer, California Rehabilitation Association
1983- 1984
President, National Rehabilitation Association, San Diego District
1982- 1983
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
INSIGHTS4RESULTS ,LLC 2007 - Present
President & Owner /Consultant/Coach/Trainer /Facilitator
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, HHSA TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 2003-2007
Training and Development Manager
REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER 2006 - Present
Consultant and Trainer
JONES & ASSOCIATES 2006-2008
Coach and Consultant
SDSU EXTENSION, COACHING CERTIFICATE 2005 - Present
Adjunct Faculty Member
CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 1999-2003
Career Development Manager
CENTRE FOR ORGANIZATION EFFECTIVENESS 1994 - Present
Consultant, Coach, Facilitator and Trainer
CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THE DIVERSITY COMMITMENT 1994-1999
Project Lead/Program Manager
UCSD EXTENSION, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA 1987- 1999
Adjunct Facultv Member
CITY OF SAN DIEGO, RISK MANAGEMENT 1984-1994
EmDlovee Assistance /Wellness Program Manager
SAN DIEGO MESA COLLEGE, SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPT. 1976-1984
Counselor /Instructor /Administrator
EDUCATION, TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
Hogan Assessments System
Board Certified Executive and Leadership Coach
Licensed HeartMath Provider
Certified Thinking Pattern Profile
Therapeutic Neuro- Linguistic Programming certificate
Certified Interaction Management Facilitator
Therapist Coach Certificate
Strength Deployment Inventory Certificate
Certified to Administer and Interpret Extended DISC System,
Qualified Administrator of the Myers- Briggs Type Indicator,
UA Human Resources and Organization Development Intern Program
Mediation Training Education, San Diego Mediation Center Training
Certified Employee Assistance Professional
Alcohol and Drug Studies Certificate, UCSD Extension
Masters Degree Rehabilitation Counseling- Specialization Substance Abuse
AWARDS
1993
2013
2012
2012
2010
2009
2006
2002
2002
2000
1997
SDCCD -ETi Award for "Superior Training & Development Programming"
NACO Achievement & "Best in Category" Awards -HHSA Managers Development Institute
ASTD Organization of the Year Award "Career Management Program"
ALMACAN of the Year, San Diego Chapter
"Who's Who in the West"
Two Thousand Notable American Women
"Who's Who in California"
1992
1987
1986
1977
Miki Jo Park -Resto hUp : / /www.linkedin.com /in /mjpresto 858 - 524 -9807 mjpark @san.rr.com San Diego, CA
BUSINESS LEADER: TALENT STRATEGY & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Summary: Partner with executives to create and strategize competitive advantage through leveraging human capital,
organizational talent, and organizational development. Direct and guide major initiatives, with change and implementation
strategy across the global organization.
POSITION HISTORY
President & Senior Consultant, Conduit Careers, Inc., San Diego, CA (talent management) 2008 - current
Sr. Organizational Effectiveness Specialist, Past Talent Acquisition Manager, Niagara Bottling, Ontario, CA, 2011 - 2013
Partner & Senior Consultant, VPI Strategies, LLC, San Diego, CA (management consulting) 2008 -2011
Director of Account Management, The Adler Group, San Diego, CA (recruiter and manager training) 2005 - 2008
Executive Recruiter, The Compass Network / MRI, San Diego, CA (agency, full service) 2004 - 2005
Executive Recruiter, Vistage International, San Diego, CA (talent acquisition) 2002 - 2004
Director & Senior Consultant, ReSource Group, San Diego, CA (marketing consulting) 1998 -2002
Development Director, Interim, American Cancer Society, Southern Colorado Region (non - profit) 1996 -1997
Branch Manager, Staffing Solutions, Inc., Pueblo, CO (temporary staffing and temp -to -hire) 1994 -1996
EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Talent Development
Experience blend in talent acquisition strategy and sourcing, recruitment, organizational structure, leadership coaching,
and career track development. Overseen up to 7 direct reports and 12 consultants, at any one time.
• Lead the hiring of over 400 employees in one year across 9 locations, at Niagara Bottling. As part of this:
Developed the first performance -based recruiting team, increased quality of hire by implementing best practices
for recruiting and hiring, replaced costly 3rd party agencies with in -house recruitment specialists, lead the design
and installation of the company's first ATS system, designed sourcing programs for difficult -to -fill positions,
developed and implemented a comprehensive employee referral system.
• Mapped and reorganized nearly 800 job descriptions to 389 positions to fit a new organizational structure for
Encore Capital. Developed an organizational JD quality standard and global process for approval and
improvement. Developed tools and training for global (multi - national) rollout.
• Developed comprehensive orientation and on- boarding program, reducing time -to- productivity by 70% and
increasing overall retention rates. Training program delivered on -line and in- person, containing blended learning
tactics to maximize attention levels. Created for a software education company on a high growth schedule with a
merger and acquisition strategy.
• Developed TA strategy for three consulting firms. Vetted and supervised 15 consultants.
• Improved business results by building high performance teams; aligning and leveraging team and cross -
functional group communication; developing and implementing employee engagement programs and change
management strategy; leading organizational transformation and identifying talented Change Leaders and
Champions.
• Sourced and recruited architects and designers for mission critical positions. Facilitated hiring processes,
partnered with and prepared hiring managers, sourced and recruited candidates and negotiated compensation
packages.
• Co- developed TA strategy, sourced and acquired 28 C -level world -class leaders to develop CEO membership at
Vistage.
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Performance Management & Training
Developed performance management processes, metrics and systems. Identified training requirements and developed
learning tracks for company career development and advancement.
Directed team and project managed a major organizational initiative to align workforce, workflow processes and
technology that resulted in a SharePoint system that guides, tracks and reports the activity and performance of
all employees for the Division of Apprenticeship Standards, part of California's Industrial Relations Department.
Lead new systems training, performance management metrics and system solutions.
Co- created and facilitated a leadership /learning academy for a fast growing medical device company, Accuray,
Inc., with up to 40 capacity - building modules delivered via live instruction - in- person and computer -based
training - also web -based training. In part, this development included: complete learning tracks for company
career development, course curriculum and training materials. Mapped leadership standards to competency
development.
Co- created, developed curriculum and delivered training for an original and advanced management training
program for a premier non - profit membership association.
Strategic Action Planning & Leadership
Develop and oversee the execution of strategic initiatives that drive top performance and ROI results Leverage
organizational core competencies.
Project led the development of a complete Manager's Tool Kit, for Accuray, Inc., that contains 13 area topics, like
leadership and management effectiveness, hiring and retention, conflict resolution, talent development and
coaching, performance management and company communications for a leading medical device company.
Facilitated the creation of SharePoint design for implementation.
Co- developed San Diego's first large scale Sustainable Communities Learning Center, as a scalable model, for
SDG &E. Led strategic planning, best practice research, concept and design development, community partner
selection and created planning and implementation guides.
Spearheaded, justified, planned, and project managed the integration of CRM databases (leads, sales activity,
accounts and marketing contacts) from nineteen separate databases into one functional database for The Adler
Group, a corporate training firm.
Change Management
Co- developed strategies and action plans for change initiatives. Communicated with, presented to and lead multiple
stakeholders from buy -in through implementation.
• Co -lead major transformation with the DirectorNP of HR at Niagara Bottling. (The goal was to increase annual
revenue by an additional 1 B within 3 to 5 years, adding 6 more manufacturing plants to the current 12, within 18
months.) In support of this growth initiative, increased functionality and efficiency through the HR structures,
including operations, Total Rewards, organizational design, talent acquisition, talent management, leadership
and succession programs, and learning and development.
• Lead the HR Policy Comparison and Integration, of 60+ policies, for a major M &A in the financial service
industry. Lead change management and implementation strategy.
• Co- developed the change map for the integration of people, process, and technology at the Division of
Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), giving them a new ability to realize higher level efficiencies and productivity.
Project managed the major cultural and process changes that included shifts from: a paper -based data system to
a centralized data system across the state, independent employee processes to reproducible productive
processes for managing workflow and contract standards, and workflow activity tracking and management
reports.
• Co- facilitated organizational and leadership gap analysis for DAS and developed comprehensive change
management plans during intense cultural change efforts identifying all stakeholders, motivations and concerns,
best relationships to leverage, best approach to educate, most appropriate message points, frequency and
preferred communication vehicles.
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• Directed and integrated successful turn - around change for Staffing Solutions by replacing branch manager,
installing a new performance management system, re- focusing on efficient operational processes, and
strategically opening new markets. Project managed all change initiatives and led integration.
Client Service Development
Senior level consultative service process, business partner development, proposals and presentations, and contract
management. Identified customer needs and business cycles to strategically increase buy -in and contract services.
Developed pricing processes for products and services for consistent contract terms.
• 16 years of developing long -term service contracts with large to small businesses and non - profits.
• Client development increased account revenue by 62% in the first 18 months at The Adler Group.
• Created a new revenue stream that increased sales opportunity by 300% at Staffing Solutions.
Market Intelligence & Strategy
Over 10 years marketing experience. Researched and analyzed competitive market intelligence and long -term client
behavior. Identified and developed new revenue streams, product and brand development. Experienced in lead
generation, sales pipeline and conversion strategy.
• Identified products and services to grow sales with current and new clients. Shifted the business model
paradigm for long -term client development and continuing revenue for The Adler Group.
• Executed strategic initiatives resulting in a 40% profit margin increase for key economic driver within eight
months for an adult education training company. Implemented a major shift on how results get measured.
• Created the first park -wide membership model for the nation's largest multi- institution urban cultural park with
team support. Conducted intense primary and secondary best practice research for business and product
models. New product revenue conservatively projected at $19M.
• Researched and identified new markets and developed the strategy that led to the profitable turn around for
Staffing Solutions, increasing profit- margin 250% in the first six weeks.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
BS, Marketing & Communications, Colorado State University, Southern Colorado, 1990
Professional Coaching Certification, CSI, San Diego, CA, 1998
Graduate Credits, Psychology of Organizational Development, Antioch University, Southern California
Performance -based Hiring Recruiter & Trainer, The Adler Group, Irvine, CA
Strategy & Resource Planning, QuadRed, San Juan Capistrano, CA
SDI, Conflict Management, Personal Strengths Publishing, Carlsbad, CA
Leadership & Advanced Facilitation, Newton Learning Corporation, San Diego, CA
Sherri B. Petro, MBA
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Leader In Leveraging Human Capital To Create Competitive Advantage
More than 20 years achieving sustainable results by designing and managing
people- oriented innovative solutions for complex organizational issues. Nationally
known leader in leveraging knowledge of multiple generations to resolve
communication and productivity issues. Multi- industry experience.
Organizational Development (OD) /Organizational Effectiveness (OE)
• Recruited to lead or consult on numerous interventions; coaching for enhanced performance,
resolving conflicts, leadership transitions, leveraging the generations for better productivity and
innovation, improving individual and group communications, increasing employee engagement,
developing and implementing change engagement plans, building high performance teams and
finding and leveraging real change leaders.
• For 11 years, coached executives and senior leaders of for - profits, nonprofits and government
agencies in HR, Finance, Operations, IT, Procurement, Legal, Marketing & OD.
• Developed and conducted Coaching for Managers classes (beginning and advanced) for 8 years.
• Designed and implemented merger process integrating cultural due diligence requiring 3 month turn-
around. Top line revenues increased 230% in 2 years.
• Led IT /marketing merger team during "merger of equals" that formed Sempra Energy.
• Spear- headed merger of 2 disparate departments, 150 employees, in $369M utility.
• Co- designed and delivered Human Capital Risk Mitigation Program for post M &A activity to capture
revenue increases.
• Designed, launched and interpreted 34 surveys with strength -based questions.
• Planned, decided upon appropriate technology, launched, analyzed and organized action on
organizational readiness, cultural assessments, 360s and periodic pulse assessments.
• Created and facilitated leadership /learning academies with up to 40 capacity - building modules
delivered via live instruction, webinars and computer -based training.
• Consulted and co- authored a white paper on the next evolution of performance management based
on generational signals and best practices from experiences in technology companies.
• Advisor on the development of mentoring programs for Young Nonprofit Professionals Network.
Change Engagement/Communications
Recruited as change leader during mergers and cultural transitions for Sempra Energy, San Diego
Gas & Electric, Mental Health America, and MAAC Project.
Created needs assessment featuring pain point identification and "linking and synching" leadership
alignment process with strategic and tactical implementation.
Developed comprehensive communication plans during intense cultural change efforts identifying all
stakeholders, motivations and concerns, best relationships to leverage, best approach to educate,
most appropriate message points, frequency and preferred communication vehicles.
• Led change engagement project plans for VPI Strategies
people and technology optimization projects including
SharePoint conversion.
• Recruited to lead numerous strategic cross - functional teams,
using collaborative problem - solving techniques and systems
thinking to achieve results.
• Trained change leaders on coaching techniques to educate
peers and reduce fear for technology and process changes.
• Managed communications for a 26 stakeholder collaborative
for first value -based revenue sharing model (extremely
controversial) initiative for major metropolitan park.
• Taught change engagement and communications to
international students at University of California San Diego.
Talent Management (TM)
• Drove the collaborative development of 36 strategic plans
and tactics including TM in 13 years of consulting.
• Worked on Global Leadership Summit with HR VP for 106
exemplar managers, representing top 1 % of employees
world -wide, of $300M medical company.
• Created job descriptions, competency profiles and career
development paths for start -ups and nonprofits.
• Developed comprehensive onboarding programs with
blended learning orientation program for software education
company and major utility.
• Mapped leadership standards to competency development
and training modules.
• Researched and integrated software solutions and best
practices for succession planning in for profit and
government agencies.
• Engineered innovative circle dialogue technique for virtual
meetings to maximize engagement and pioneered structured
chartering process for teams with global stakeholders.
• Worked with DISC, Myers- Briggs, PACE and Trimetrix
assessments.
• Managed $133 million in sales, 6 sales reps, and a talent
count of 20 handling the 50 largest accounts without client
loss in intensely competitive and fast -paced environment.
Talent Acquisition (TA)
• Worked with $40M property management firm's executive
team receiving $100M in funding and adding 43 properties
on staffing metrics in line with acquisition strategy.
• Developed talent acquisition and retention strategy for $5M
medical manufacturer coming out of receivership.
• Initiated TA strategy for start -up Czech Republic based
health product exporter to the US as well as US based start-
up healthcare service center.
• Created HR initiatives concentrating on TA with executive management during strategic planning.
• Developed TA strategy for three consulting firms, vetting 21 consultants.
• Conducted global best practices research then developed models and pricing methodologies for
staffing, membership and marketing projects.
• Taught marketing and strategy to organizations, agencies and university students.
• Developed strategic recruiting campaigns and impactful messaging for individual contributors,
managers, students and nonprofit board members with emphasis on attracting specific generations.
• For 6 years, Intuit's guru on marketing and branding to ProAdvisors internationally.
Acknowledged Expert
• Facilitates management teams and boards through strategy development, key issue resolution and
tactical implementation.
• Chosen to author chapter in upcoming leadership missive on women's leadership and the
generational leadership transition.
• Asked by Managing Americans to be expert panelist on workplace communications, publishing
monthly articles to 104,000 subscribers.
• Presented internationally to 650 CEOs and Key executives on how to leverage generational
differences to solve organizational problems. Received 4.45/5 ratings for value and style.
• Chosen as moderator or speaker for HR, Global Leadership and Cause Marketing forums.
• Sought -after practical presenter /trainer, having delivered more than 650 sessions.
• Asked to teach Strategy Capstone, Leaders and the Leadership Process, Business Ethics to MBA
students in the US, Kenya, Indonesia and Vietnam 2010 - current.
• Designed and delivered 20 -hour programs: Making the Best Career Transition which married
strategic planning techniques with career movement accountability and Enlightened Business
Practices featuring innovative techniques to increase employee engagement and raise productivity.
• Authored 79 articles and designed 40 training tools distributed globally for Intuit's Pro Connection
newsletter with subscription level of 44,000, teaching marketing skill to financial services pros.
• Researched and wrote white papers on enhancing women's leadership skills, motivating each
generation, predicting the next workplace revolution and creating innovative performance appraisals.
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Consulting Work — Strategic Architect, Ouality Control, Systems Thinker
President/CSO, VPI Strategies, San Diego CA, (2000 - present), management consulting
Partner, Conduit Careers, San Diego CA (2009- 2011), talent management consulting
Founder, Workplace Evolution, Richmond WA (2007- 2010), organizational development
Corporate Positions
San Diego Gas & Electric, San Diego CA USA (1998 -2001) Utility
Strategic Planning Manager (2000 -2001)
Commercial /Industrial Marketing Manager (1998 -2001)
So Cal Gas, Los Angeles CA USA (1994 -1998) Utility
Commercial Marketing Manager (1997 -1998)
Foodservice Marketing Manager (1996 -1997)
Account Executive (1994 -1996)
Service Center Director, Bio Clinic, Ontario CA (1992 -1994) Medical Device Sales
Vice President of Operations, Anatomic Concepts (1990 -1992) Medical Device Manufacturer
Director of Operations Pre -Foam, Corona CA (1987 -1990) Medical Device Manufacturer
EDUCATION
MBA with emphasis on Strategic Planning from Pepperdine University, Malibu CA 1993
B.A. in Psychology Magna Cum Laude - Youngstown State University, Youngstown OH 1984
Coaching certificate: Learning Strategies, ICF- certified Master Coach Dr. Wilson Bullard, 2003
HONORS
California Miramar University Distinguished Teacher of the Year, 2010
THOMAS G, ROGERS, PH.D.
tgrogersksbcglobal.net
Tom Rogers is a communication and leadership specialist wit
interest and experience in the worlds • for-profit and non-pro
business, government, and academia. He has worked 22 yea
as an executive coach and trainer. He also has 31 years
experience as an educator. I
He has two Master level degrees and a Ph.D.—all in
Communication Studies. He is also a certified facilitator for the Leadership Challenge
program and a certified coach for the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI).
Recently, after retiring from two decades of graduate level teaching in the Doctoral
Faculty of a joint program of the University of California, Berkeley and the Graduate
Theological Union, Berkeley, Tom was awarded the title of Professor Emeritus of
Communication Studies.
Upon leaving academia, he now focuses his efforts exclusively on the worlds of
business and government. He works internationally assisting people in enhancing their
communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
During his career, he has worked with people at all levels—from those just beginning
supervisory positions to presidents of corporations and top leaders in state government.
In recent years, much of his work has been in designing and facilitating communication
related training programs for mid-level and senior leaders in a variety of settings.
As a coach, he works extensively with both business and government leaders. As an
example of his work in the public sector in California, he has coached hundreds of
senior leaders and upper-level managers within California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans), California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), California
Health and Human Services Agency (CHHS), and California Department of Insurance
(CDI). In the private sector, he has coached executives whose responsibilities range
from manufacturing to IT to sales.
Dr. Rogers has received formal awards and recognition for his expertise as a presenter,
teacher, and scholar. He is the author of published work on several topics.
Robert "Bob" Schoultz
• schoultz @sandiego.edu • http: / /www.linkedin.com /pub /bob- schoultz/4 /127/914
http : / /fifthfactorleadership.com
SUMMARY
• Founder Fifth Factor Leadership 2012
• Six years directing the University of San Diego M.S. in Global Leadership Program
• Thirty year career as an officer with the Navy SEALs
• Extensive experience in leadership, management, and education in the U.S. Navy
• Fluent in German; proficient in Spanish
Vision & Goal Setting Leader Development Results- driven Team Building
EDUCATION
M.A. in National Security and Strategic Studies Naval War College Newport, RI 1996
(graduated Highest Distinction)
B.A. in Philosophy Stanford University Stanford, CA, 1974
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Director of Master of Science in Global Leadership Oct 2005 - Dec 2011 School of
Business School Administration, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA
• Directed a 31 credit graduate student curriculum focused on developing business
leaders in the global market. Emphasis on ethical leadership, cross - cultural issues
in business strategy. project management, and best business practices.
• Significantly increased program quality. From 2005 -2011, nearly double enrollment
and doubled tuition income to USD
• Created local business leader MSGL Advisory Council; created study abroad
program (China, Europe, Argentina); Developed co- curricular activities in local
business community
Naval Special Warfare Group Commander 1998- 2000
• Commanded all East Coast Seal Teams, and Support Units based in Europe and
Latin America. Oversight over seven different commands.
• Responsible for $28 million annual budget and all planning and prioritizing of
resources for East Coast SEAL Teams and overseas units
Director of Leadership and Character Development May 2003 — May 2005 US Naval
Academy Annapolis, MD
• Oversaw all Leadership and Character Development programs at the Naval
Academy.
• Initiated Character Leadership Internship program with National Outdoor Leadership
School.
Additional Navy Leadership Experience
• Senior Military Assistant to Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special
Operations /Low Intensity Conflict, 2000 -2002
• Chief Staff Officer of Special Operations Command Europe in Stuttgart Germany,
during Bosnia conflict and numerous contingencies in Africa 1996 -98
• Faculty at Naval War College, First Special Operations Chair 1994 -96
• Commander, responsible for all SEAL/Special Boat operations in Latin America
1992 -94
• Conducted operations in Operation Just Cause (Panama) 1989
Instructor and Advisory Council, National Outdoor Leadership School May 2005 -
present
Initiated US Naval Academy program, and co -led four NOLS courses for USNA
midshipmen 2006 -2010
Initiated and co -led NOLS Executive Leadership Expeditions 2011, 2013.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lived in: Germany (3 times), Panama, UK, Indonesia, and conducted military training and
operations throughout the world, primarily Europe, Latin America, and Africa. Visited China
with USD 2006, 2007, 2008 (Shanghai and Beijing) and presented at the Global Leadership
Conference in Shanghai in 2007
SIGNIFICANT TEACHING /EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Corporate Teaching:
- CCIM Leadership Academy Feb 2014
- C2 Financial Corp "Commando Leadership for Top Producing Realtors Jan 2014
- Multiple Vistage International sessions in San Diego and Canada in 2013 and 2014.
Teaching at accredited Universities:
- Naval War College 1994 -1996 Operational Art, Theory and Practice of Special
Operations Employment, and Counter - Insurgency history and theory
- Naval Academy 2002 -2005 Ethics for Military Leaders
- University of San Diego, 2006 - present: Ethics for Global Business in Master of
Science for Global Leadership
Certificate and other Programs:
- Center for Civil Military Relations at the Naval Post - graduate School 2004- 2012,a
variety of classes from Military Ethics, to Strategies for countering Terrorism to
Columbia Case study.
- National Outdoor Leadership School 2005 - present. Leadership, First Aide and
other theoretical and technical skills associated with leading others in the outdoors.
Innovator in Hybrid and On -line Education As director of MS in Global Leadersip
program at USD, Introduced dramatic enhancements in use of technology and computer
based online learning to create the top hybrid (classroom and online) program at USD and
arguable in Southern California. Initiated on -line lecturing, web -based collaboration between
faculty and students, to include training programs for faculty and students. Significantly
improved student evaluations of faculty performance using technology and on -line tools.
PUBLICATIONS
• Chapter "The US Navy SEAL Culture Power, Vulnerability and Challenge" in
Psychoanalytic Studies on Power and Vulnerability Edited by Halina Brunning
• Chapter "Ethics and Combatting Terrorism" in Fighting Back, edited by Paul
Shemella
• Numerous case studies in a variety of books on military leadership (available upon
request).
• Contribute a regular essay (ten to date) on Ethics and Leadership to the Naval
Special Warfare quarterly magazine Ethos. http: / /www.sealswcc.com /navy- seals-
ethos- magazine.aspx Three time award winner for commentary from the Chief of
Naval Information
• Write a regular blog on leadership and other topics, entitled Bob's Corner:
http: / /bobscorner.wordpress.com As of May 2014, 53 posts with over 41,000 views.
EXPERIENCED PUBLIC SPEAKER
Keynote presenter to RouteSmart International Conference May 2014
Keynote presenter to Higher Education Risk Management Conference Univ of Texas
April 2014
Guest Speaker to CCIM Leadership Academy Feb 2014
Guest Speaker to Unbeatable Mind Academy Retreat Dec 2013
Speaker at The Honor Foundation NEXT speaker series
Keynote presenter to US Strategic Command Forum Apr 2013
Graduation Speaker to SEAL Basic Training Graduation ceremony June 2011, Dec
2013
Opening Keynote address to Returning Warriors Workshops 2008 -2014,
ORGANIZATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
• President, Old Frogs and SEALS, San Diego
• Member, Advisory Council, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
• Member, Rotary International, Rotary Club of Coronado,
• Member, Board of Advisors, Magis Group
• Member, Board of Advisors, Mosaic Yoga
• Member, Toastmasters International, Professional Men's Club 624 (Mission Valley)