Type Of Business:
Public relations firm
Marketing Area:
North America
Major Product/SVS:
Social marketing and public affairs; Behavioral and educational change
Hobbies/Sports:
Scuba diving; Golfing; Reading; Local history; Sightseeing
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree, Iona College (1980)
Affiliations Awards:
Co-Founder, Senior Human Resource Roundtable, Washington, D.C. (2009); Human Resource Leadership Forum
Date of Distinction:
11/30/2011
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
She is separated from her peers because her knowledge is power, and she shares information. She teaches her team to be successful, and this frees her up to do more. She has worked in many different industries, started from the bottom and worked her way up.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Her greatest career achievement was the first time she was recognized as a true business partner.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
She would like to be remembered as someone who was open minded, empathetic, tenacious and was always willing to lend a hand.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
She would have lunch with Madeleine Albright.
Charity:
Executive Board Member, National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship; 2Fly4Hope, Casting for Recovery
Number Of Years In Profession:
30
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the wonderful mentors.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after interviewing with Neiman Marcus, where she was offered a human resources position, and has loved it ever since.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Helping employee account managers; Keeping handbooks and notices current; Updating compliance and verification; Educating; Coaching and developing people; Fostering a learning and curiosity-based environment
Awards/Honors:
Chinese Exchange Program, SHRM (2008); Helios Apollo Award (2008); Two-Time Recipient, The Human Resource Leadership Awards (2009, 2008)