Recent Assignments

• Directed employer branding change management initiative at leading catalog retailer
• Created and presented training to 400 employees; equipped managers and associates with capabilities to perform transactions aligned with new distribution system (WM) and processes; partnered with staff and independent trainer
• Provided safety training to 600 manufacturing and field employees in 5 states (IN, MO, IL, MS, OH) through FDRSafety.
• Led Non-Profit Strategic Planning initiatives
• Delivered Leadership and Customer Service Training programs
• Conducted Management and Supervisory training

Experience and Expertise

David is an expert trainer and accomplished leader with 20+ years of experience in contributing to the efficiency, professionalism, and profitability of businesses in the manufacturing and service sectors. He has background with start-up, fast-growing, and ongoing operations. David's expertise includes:

• Organizational Development
• Strategic Planning & Business Planning
• Leadership Development
• Operations Management & Process Improvement
• Supervisory-Staff-Operator Training
• Safety Leadership & Training

Education, Certifications and Special Training

Bachelor of Arts, ST. JOSEPH SEMINARY COLLEGE, St. Benedict, LA, 1982
Masters-level studies in Education/Counseling, VIRGINIA TECH, Blacksburg, VA, 1982-1984

Certifications: Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Society for Human Resource Management; Master Trainer, AchieveGlobal; Certified Trainer, Development Dimensions International (DDI); Licensed Trainer, Life Orientations Training (LIFO); Authorized OSHA General Industry Outreach Trainer.
Member, Regional Workforce Development Committee; Curriculum Developer/Instructor, Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce. Adjunct Professor, Patrick Henry Community College.