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Background

Job Description

Principal Advisor for business and personal transition strategies. Collaborating with clients to outline and deliver successful changes to their defined goals.

NBC-HWC certified Wellness Coach supporting clients through coaching sessions to restore empowerment toward improved wellness outcomes.

A seasoned business leader with experience in the technology, consulting and government contracting industries, leading teams to grow revenue and achieve objectives through transformational initiatives. Presently I'm the Director of Strategic Initiatives for a multi-billion dollar, publicly traded company where I contribute to, influence, and support cross functional communications and initiatives for the Public Sales sector that integrates enablement for teams to achieve their goals. I am actively engaged in mentoring leaders in their professional development by helping them to develop strategies that advance their skills and careers.

Provide leadership and direction for go-to-market and pre-sales initiatives. Develop and advise on internal communication related to change management initiatives.

Company Description

RBServices offers consulting to business and organization leaders in the development of transition plans and delivery support to execute needed change to meet desired goals The coaching services are wellness focused, supporting clients through one on one or small group sessions to define desired outcomes and to restore empowerment to improve health and wellness outcomes.

Employment History

40+ years of leadership experience in the technology and consulting sectors, role in accounting, auditing, consulting, customer and call center operations, financial systems, sales and sales operations, and business process re-engineering.

Current owner and Principal of R-B-Service & Solutions, LLC and Associate Director at Georgetown University ( ITL- Health & Wellness Program).

(Retired) Director, Strategic Initiatives at CDW Previously held positions in technology sector of industry, including of VP of Service Operations, Director of Customer Services, Senior Manager of Program Management, Senior Program Manager, Senior/Manager of Systems, Accounting and Field Operations.  

Education

ºìÌÒÊÓƵ - BA, Business
University of Connecticut - MBA 
Georgetown University - Post Graduate, Institute for Transformational Leadership, Certificate in Health & Wellness Coaching

No civic involvement entered

Mentoring Objectives & Scope

I hope a student will gain insights and practical information to empower them to make beneficial choices for their future career and social contributions. I also hope to inspire them to be curious and to pursue areas of their interest. To help them develop perseverance and integrate kindness and empathy into their professional development.

As a mentor, I can support students in the following: 

- Resume review, interview prep, LinkedIn branding
- Career exploration, matching interests and talents with professions and industries
- Improved communication and interpersonal skills
- Development of leadership skills, confidence, and executive presence
- Expanding a network, building connection, navigating an organization
- Helping entrepreneurial students define a business or product and business plan
- Career Pivot - transition to new role, career, and industry
- Self care and stress management

I hope you will gain an expanded perspective of opportunities, self confidence and the value of collaborative skills from our time together. 

When and where do you hold meetings with your students?

Hybrid (mix of in-person and virtual); SU or mutually convenient location

Additional Information

I am an advocate for education and have been the coach for several MBA and graduate Capstone teams at ºìÌÒÊÓƵ. I am an active supporter the Albers Summer Business Institute (SBI) for interested high school students.