PMB #300, 934 N. University DriveCoral Springs, FL 33071

Phone: (954) 720-1512Fax: (954) 722-9838solutions@ghr-training.com

DON GRIMME

Trainer/Consultant

 

Specialties:    

Violence & Harassment Prevention / Diversity
Human Resources / Career Coaching
Employee Retention / Teambuilding / Stress
Presentation of Your Training Content

 

Certifications:

Motorola Instructor; Essentials of Management; QFD; TQM; 360° Feedback; EEO/Harassment

 

Memberships:

SHRM (Chapter Board); ASTD; Florida Speakers Association (chapter of NSA); Mensa

 

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

 

GHR TRAINING SOLUTIONS, www.GHR-Training.com, Coral Springs, FL
Trainer and Co-Owner

Provide people solutions training and consulting to organizations nationwide.

Testimonials:


"Your skills as a Trainer are outstanding. You are enthusiastic, energetic and bring a sense of humor to your presentation that facilitates learning."

- Marcia Miller, Program Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters

"I continue to appreciate the excellent presentations you provided on workplace violence [and harassment prevention] for the National Forests... Thank you for the great job you did."

- Marsha Kearney, Forest Supervisor, U.S.D.A. Forest Service

"Attendees rated your presentation 4.9 out of 5... most innovative of all issues covered."

- Paul Gosselin, Conference Director, Institute for International Research

"You consistently exhibit empathy, listening, feedback and self-esteem... and are a role model for Constant Respect for People. You have such real, sincere, mature skills."

1998 - Present



SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
, Boca Raton, FL
Corporate Director of Human Resources and Training

Reporting to the CEO and managing a 9-person staff, directed all Human Resources / Training policies, processes and programs for this 500-employee, Inc 500 international wireless site development leader (with 25 project offices in US and Brazil).Ý Provided Executive/Management Coaching and Employee Counseling.


1996-1997

Developed/conducted Management and EEO/Harassment training. Created Corp. Training Library.

Directed the Staffing (including internal and layoff) of hundreds of project and corporate employees.

 



MOTOROLA
, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Group Manager, Human Resrouces Programs (1991-1996)

1978-1996

Prepared and implemented strategic HR programs, including leading, training, and facilitating teams. Oversaw Career Opportunity/Transition system - coaching managers, counseling employees, investigating complaints.

Developed/conducted New-Employee Orientation, Quality, Feedback and Diversity training.

  

Led interfunctional HR-TQM project, adapting QFD techniques (e.g., focus groups, interviews, surveys) to identify and prioritize employee/organization needs and revamp HR practices, programs, and processes.

Led the Upward Feedback program in which supervisors and managers received in-depth results and recommendations based on adapted 360-degree profile surveys completed by all employees.

Co-developed Motorola's first comprehensive Career Planning and Peer Recognition programs.

   
Manager, Human Resources Information Systems (1986-1991)  
   
Provided information systems support to line management and Human Resources.Ý Conducted training and surveys, participated in interdepartmental HR & TQM project teams, and coordinated strategic planning.
   

Co-led the Managing Excellence and Performance Enhancement programs.

Trained self-directed teams in Total Quality Management & Customer Satisfaction.

Developed electronic tracking and reporting/analysis systems for virtually all HR processes.

   
Staffing Manager (1978-1986)  
   
Recruited, hired, trained, and outplaced production, office, technical, recent grad, and professional/managerial employees. Managed $500,000 budget and staff. As Acting Compensation Manager, conducted salary surveys, job analysis and equal pay audits, administering performance reviews and merit salary increases.
   

Grew S. Fla. Divisions from 2,000 to 5,000 employees, while reducing both cost-per-hire and turnover.

Streamlined college recruiting and established growing co-op, intern, and college relations programs.

   

MARSH & McCLENNAN COMPANIES, New York, NY
Corporate EEO Director



EBASCO SERVICES INC., New York, NY
Senior Personnel Representative



 

EDUCATION

  


The New School
, New York, NY
Graduate studies in Human Resources Management

Cornell University
, Ithaca, NY
Certificate in Equal Opportunity Studies

University of Delaware
, Newark, DE
Bachelor of Arts in Speech



Training (received) Highlights:
Creative Training Techniques; Conducting Internal Investigations; Market Research; Customer Listening; MBTI; Understanding People; Career Planning; Influencing; Management Principles; Total Cycle Time

Computer Applications Skills:
MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint), PC (Windows 98), Mac, Internet

Other Life Experience:
Interpreter with U.S. Army in Vietnam - awarded Bronze Star; Honorable Discharge
 
 


Available for training and consulting assignments throughout North America


 

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