Rick has been a career consultant for over 20 years, serving a very broad-based and diverse clientele. His specialties include effective group facilitation, one-on-one coaching and consultation at all levels including senior executive.

Currently he is a Senior Career Transition Consultant for Career Development Partners, a regional provider of world class talent management solutions covering the entire employee life cycle. His passion is coaching individuals through career transitions, developing career management strategies and in identifying and sharpening competencies to open doors to new opportunities. His efforts have assisted thousands of individuals achieve their full potential.

Rick has achieved the prestigious designation of Certified Master Career Transition Consultant through Career Partners International the world’s largest and most successful global talent management consultancy.

Previously Rick served as Vice President/Managing Director for a global career transition and organizational consultancy, assisting corporate clients maximize the return on investment in their people.

He has a background in human resources, recruiting, career planning, corporate training and line management in manufacturing. His corporate background includes Emerson Electric, Thomas & Betts Corporation, The HON Company and Baker Hughes. Rick has a passion for creating organizations, participating in two greenfield startups of manufacturing facilities.

Rick is certified to administer and interpret the Birkman, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory and other instruments. He also collaborated on two college level textbooks in human resources.