Human Resource Executive Program
1975 University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CA
B. A.English
Experience:
4/04-9/04 YAHOO! Sunnyvale, CA.
Recruiting Product Managers and Biz Devel. Mgrs.
7/01- 1/31/03 APPLE COMPUTER Cupertino, CA
SW Talent Manager/ Sr. HR Manager/ Acting Director of HR SW Division
1992-7/01 AKS ASSOCIATES Los Gatos, CA
High Tech Search and Human Resource Consulting
• Conduct H/W , S/W, Marketing/Sales, HR recruiting searches for high tech industry.
Clients include: 3Com; Acta Technology; Aduva, Angaros Corporation; Apple Computer; ConsenSys Software, Exodus Communications; Harmonic Lightwaves; Latitude Communications; Sevant Inc.; Work.com; etc.
• Human Resource consulting on Employee Relations, Organization Design, Leadership Coaching, etc.. Clients include: Apple; Harmonic Lightwaves; Core Elements; the Avery Group; Martha Weems Ltd.; H.S. Associates etc.
1992-1995 ANNIE’S SINLESS SWEETS Cupertino, CA
Principal
• Entrepreneurial start-up to manufacture, market and distribute low and non-fat desserts.
1990-1992 THE NUTRASWEET COMPANY Deerfield, IL
Director of Human Resources - The NutraSweet Business Group
• Established and directed divisional Human Resource Department;
Business Partner to the V.P, Gen. Mgr. and Liaison to the
C.E.O. and Corporate Headquarters.
• Managed a department of 5 and extended staff of 5; responsible for a client
group of 1200 people worldwide, including 3 manufacturing plants,
the European Joint Venture, Equal marketing/sales worldwide.
• Managed the recruitment of all key positions within the division.
1988-1990 APPLE COMPUTER Reston, VA
H.R. Liaison / Manager - Federal Systems Group & Corporate Affairs
• Business partner to the Directors and Liaison to Corporate.
• Established and directed dedicated Human Resources Department for a
client group of 100 marketing, sales, finance and engineering people.
• Managed the recruitment of marketing, sales/support, engineers and management.
Staffing Specialist - Eastern Operations
• Recruited all key people and managed the recruitment of support people.
1983-1988 AT&T INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. San Jose, CA
Account Executive-General Business Systems Silver Springs, MD
• Managed an account team for the sale and support of Small Business Systems consisting of PBX interconnect equipment, fax machines, data equipment, 3B UNIX computer line, personal computers and application software.
• Sales Achievers Club 1983 - 1986
1981-1983 A&M ASSOCIATES Saratoga, CA
Principal
• Established an Executive Search firm for electronics engineering, communications, marketing, materiels and manufacturing management.
• Directed the company and managed 3 Account Executives.
1978-1981 POSITEK Los Altos, CA
Partner Santa Clara, CA
• Established an Executive Search firm for electronics engineering and middle management talent.
• Specialized in new product development and start-up companies.
• Co-managed the business and 8 Account Executives.
1975-1978 BUSINESS MEN’S CLEARING HOUSE Palo Alto, CA
Recruiter / Technical Department Supervisor
• Specialized in electronics placement.
• Responsible for hiring, firing, training and supervision of technical recruiters.
• Set agency record - 55 placements in one year.
• Top recruiter for 3 years.
Personal
Information: Avid snow / water skier; scuba diver, hiking and bicycle enthusiast.