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SUMMARY •Over 18 years of increasing HR responsibility; progressive management experience in corporate, government, and nonprofits. International coaching, consulting, and counseling in diverse settings. •Enjoy complex problem solving utilizing collaborative approaches to bridge cross-cultural issues affecting diverse communities for enhanced quality of life and innovative social change. •Resourceful leader, dynamic trainer, motivated team member, and natural networker; whole systems approach to integrate mission, values, and vision with strategic business and fiscal needs. •Strong communication, presentation, and training skills; utilize coaching, conflict resolution, and humor to create cultures of compassion with inspired leaders and multicultural teams. EXPERIENCE Principal, Intrinsic Works, United States. Trainer, Transition Coach and Consultant. July 2006 to Present. Innovative solutions in business, education and healthcare. •Initiate, create and implement effective mentoring, coaching and training for sustainable business, education and health practices to support critical changes. •Design and lead customized training, presentations and events to refine leadership skills, cross-cultural communication skills, team building and growth. •Responsive consulting support and resource for optimal transformation and change. •Engage organizations and individuals with humane processes and relevant tools. Director, Human Resources, Healthways, Inc. Bellevue, WA. Human Resource Department. June 2004 to June 2006. Disease Management Care Enhancement Center. •Coached, consulted, and mentored executives, directors and managers for enhanced talent development, diverse workforce initiatives and succession planning. •Designed and delivered training programs: orientation, departmental and customer service training. Responsible for planning, coordination and successful follow-up. •Managed Human Resource functions including organizational development, recruitment and selection, legal compliance, training, performance management, AA Plans, leadership development, cultural diversity initiatives and reward recognition. •High volume recruitment and project management; successful hire and retention. Sr. Human Resource Consultant, Harborview Medical Center. Seattle, WA. Human Resource Department. September 2002 to June 2004. Regional healthcare facility and trauma center. •Principal human resource consultant providing direction and counsel of organizational management and employment practices to multicultural units. •Trained, advised, coached and mentored clients for delivery of specific products/services in the areas of customer service, employee guidelines, performance management, organizational development, employment law, complaint resolution, management strategies, professional development, and career transition. •Served approximately 1,500 employees in various personnel programs including labor contract agreements. Effective relationship management across divisions. •Advised/counseled clients regarding appropriate response to employer complaints and/or allegations of discrimination to prevent retaliation or violence. Human Resource Consultant, Parker Services, Inc. Seattle, WA. Professional Consulting Services. July 1999 to September 2002. Full service human resource staffing company. •Streamlined human resource operations and developed cost effective customer focused human resource systems; initiated whole systems approach. •Increased responsibilities in human resources and organizational development consulting and talent management services for multicultural client base. •Strategized, developed, and implemented training programs, change management, human resources audits, needs assessments, recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, employee relations, policies/procedures, performance management, executive coaching, including diversity awareness and cross-cultural issues. Director, Human Resources, Smoky Mountain Center. Sylva, NC. Human Resource Department. December 1994 to March 1999. Mental Health and Counseling Services. •Established and developed a centralized Department of Human Resources; implementing full automation. Facilitated transformational change in culture. •Directed human resource functions of multi-county agency of 300 employees and $20.8 million budget. Proven business leadership and strategic management. •Supervised staff and managed department's operations; mentored and coached employees. Developed systems and resources for staff to optimize efficiency. •Designed, developed and implemented management and employee training programs including follow-up for integrated customer service enhancements. Human Resource Coordinator, Knox County Government. Knoxville, TN. Human Resource Department. March 1992 to December 1994. Local County Government. •Managed countywide unemployment compensation program covering 3,000 employees. Decreased costs by reducing the number of payable claims by 38%. •Conducted employee orientation, exit interviews, and annual benefit enrollment meetings. Composed supervisory manual, newsletters, and job descriptions. •Implemented, interpreted, and communicated personnel policies, procedures, and benefits. Organized successful charitable events; 47% contribution gain. Social Counselor I and II, TN Department of Human Services. Clinton, TN. Foster Care Services. April 1988 to August 1989. State Government Social Services. •Counseled and provided crisis intervention services to diverse populations. •Conducted investigative interviews; developed and implemented customized foster care plans. Composed and communicated action plans with results oriented goals. •Provided court testimonials and recommendations; managed high volume caseload. EDUCATION Master of Science in Management. Lesley University, Cambridge, MA. Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. ACTIVITIES Vice President, Complementary Health Education Organization, Chattanooga, BOD, 2012 - Present. Reiki Master, Completed Reiki Master Training 2007; teach stress reduction techniques. Ombudsman, State of Oregon Certified Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, 2006-2007. Conciliator, King County Dispute Resolution Center, 2001-2002; alternate dispute resolution. Executive Coach, Corporate Coach U International, 2001-2002; completed coaching training program.

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Personal Overview Michael has extensive experience in the construction industry and has an in depth knowledge of project delivery, from conception through to design and construction. He has first hand knowledge of the traditional tender model and design builds contracts. With Michael’s experience he delivers projects within the client’s budget and programme constraints. His understanding and implementation of strategies to control project risks, planning, and programming are well appreciated by his clients. Achievements 2011-Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) 2008-Member of Project Management Institute-current 2006-Project managed the construction of two x one million dollar spec homes 2004-Worked on a 23 million dollar high end residential project as a Construction Manager 2000-Responsible for building a classroom project for the Government and refurbishing a historic Church of Latter Day Saints in American Samoa as General Manager/Senior Project Manager International Construction Inc. Partially owner occupied. 1996-Responsible for building 4 churches for the Latter Day Saints in Western Samoa as Project Manager, Craig Construction Ltd 1990-Responsible for the construction of 5 bridges on the new Tailevu Highway as Project Supervisor, Ragwhan Construction Ltd Key Skills • Natural organizer and leader • Strong decision making skills and high levels of personal integrity • Relates well to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures at all organizational levels • Leadership based on strong personal values • Human resource management to achieve optimum results • Innovative and proactive commitment to operational management • Quantity Surveying and Estimating • Project /Contract Programme Management • Construction/Site Management • Commercial Management • Subcontractor Management • Quality and Risk Management • Health and Safety Management • Manage and Liaise with design consultant, Suppliers, Contractors and Customers • Managing projects and meeting budgets. (Managed up to13 projects simultaneously.) Computer Skills • Microsoft Projects. • Microsoft Excel. • Microsoft Word. • Microsoft Outlook. • Microsoft Power points Technical Skills • Scheduling and planning works and keeping to time table -Using Microsoft Projects. • Procurement/Negotiating with sub-contractors. • Good Knowledge of NZ3910, NZ3915, NZ3604, NZIA General Conditions of Contract, and CCS. • Strong organizational and communication skill. • Developing professional relationships with clients. • Maintaining standards to customer and market requirements. • Employing effective construction methods, techniques and quality control. • Leading and coordinating the work of construction teams. • Trade skills in Carpentry, Joinery, Concrete, Block Laying, Plumbing, Tiling, Painting, Light gauge. Structural steel Framing, Heavy gauge structural steel works, Reinforcing Steel, Welding and Roofing Employment History Date: 2011- Current Company: Freelancing Location: Auckland Position: Project Management Support Job Description: After finished working with Certified Renovation, has not been able to find a suitable position, and hence has been doing part-time/freelancing work as a Project/Contract Manager, Quantity Surveyoring/Estimating, Construction Programme writer (Project Scheduling) and other project support for few local project managers. There hasn’t been much work around after the recession and this scenario has left a huge hole on this Curriculum Vitae Date: 2010-2011 Company: Building Contractor-Certified Renovations Location: Auckland Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor/Estimator Job Description: Responsible for full tendering process, also involved in full cost and value analysis of the project till final account. Liaised effectively with clients, consultants, sub-contractors, suppliers, stakeholders, etc. Played a very active role in Project Management for this employer whereby lots of processes has been put in place to help the current project and contract managers Date: 2009-2010 Company: Freelancing Location: Auckland Position: Project Management Support Job Description: Could not find any suitable job and had to take up freelancing with a few construction companies doing part-time work from home, either Quantity Surveyoring/Estimating, Project Scheduling or other Project Support. Usually manage to find an average of 20 hours work a week, which was probably enough to survive. Date: 2007-2009 Company: Allwood Manning Location: Auckland Position: Construction Project Manager Job Description: Was responsible for the construction of a 4 Million Dollar High End Residence whilst at the same time managing smaller projects as well. Other role entailed purchasing and procuring materials, site work which included bulk excavation, concrete work, carpentry, all claddings, electrical work, plumbing, gas fitting, and other trade services. (Left because the work ran out). Prepared schedule and also helped out in some other Project Management activities. Lost this job with Allwood Manning because there was no work due to the recession. Date: 2004-2007 Company: Self Employed Location: Wellington Position: Project Manager/Quantity Surveyor/Estimator Job Description: This was a varied role that entailed working on Commercial and Residential properties with regard to interior and exterior preparation-finishing work. Was also involved with other projects ranging from .5 to 8.5 Million Dollars and up to procurement stage. Buy, renovate and sell older houses; and subdivide where if appropriate. Also involved shifting existing house to create more area for subdividing. (I left Wellington to relocate to Auckland) Date: 2003-2004 Company: Futuna Ltd Location: Wellington Position: Construction Manager/ Quantity Surveyor Job Description: Managed the construction of a 66 Town House Project, from sub-division of land to completing of each individual units/houses. This entailed – drainage and 3 small bridges, underground gas, water and telephone reticulation, roads and paths, concrete masonry work, brick veneer and timber cladding, all interior finishes and landscaping. (This was a 12 month contract) Date: 2002-2003 Company: Devon Homes Location: Wanganui Position: Project Manager Job Description: Worked on up market residential buildings in the capacity of Project Manager, over-seeing the work on residential buildings from initiation to completion (After a year, found work in Wellington so decided to relocate) Date: 2000-2002 Company: International Construction Inc Location: Tafuna, American Samoa Position: General Manager/ Senior Project Manager Job Description: This was a large 2 year project that entailed the renovation of a historic church with contract value of $US 2.5 Million as well as the construction of school buildings with the contract value of $US 1.25 Million Education • Project Management Professional Certificate Project Management Institute • Studied for Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) Fiji Institute of Technology, Fiji Island • Supervision Level Trade Certificate in General Carpentry – Equivalent to NZ Trade Certificate in Carpentry (NZQA Approved) Fiji National Training Council, Fiji Island Leisure Interests • Keeping fit-Regular Exercises ( Home Gym and Long Walk) • Cooking • Reading work related material • Golf and family activities • Computers-keeping up to date regarding different work related software • Just start training for half a Marathon run in early next year