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Meet Our Staff A broad-based professional organization, our knowledge spans multiple industries and functions. We offer expertise in
In addition to the staff introduced here, we have 20 affiliate consultants in Massachusetts, and relationships with hundreds of consultants worldwide. Fred
M. Studley, Chairman & CEO, The Studley Group Director of Research: Finance:
Fred Studley, CEO of The Studley Group, founded the company on the premise of providing businesses with a "total HR solutions" through the convenience of one outlet. He has grown The Studley Group into a business organization specializing in career consulting, outplacement, executive search and career analysis tools. The Studley Group Companies include: Transition Solutions and HRco LLC. Fred provides career coaching to a diverse number of senior executives. His efforts have led to the placement of executives in leadership roles at both domestic and international companies. Fred brings over four decades of entrepreneurial, human resource and career management experience to The Studley Group. Prior to founding The Studley Group, he held numerous executive positions including Vice President of Human Resources at Corning, Scudder, Houghton Mifflin, Raytheon and Computervision. As an HR Executive and Consultant, Studley lead numerous corporate restructurings in both domestic and international companies. Fred is highly networked regionally and nationally. His relations touch all industries and disciplines. He works proactively to connect people, opportunities and organizations. Fred Studley received his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Relations from Northeastern University. He is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). Fred also holds several United States issued patents. Sandy has more than 20 years of human resource management and consulting experience, working within domestic and multi-national high tech, manufacturing and services organizations. As an HR executive she has led the HR effort during acquisitions, mergers and divestitures both domestically and internationally and has designed and implemented programs in environments challenged by growth, downsizing and restructuring. In addition to her role as COO, Studley Group Companies, Studley is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of HRco, LLP, an HR placement and consulting firm. Sandy holds a BS in Business Administration from Emmanuel College and is a member of the New England Human Resource Association, the Human Resources Management Group, the Society of Human Resource Management and the Human Resource Council. Donna Sullivan brings over 20 years of general management, employee training, and corporate sales and marketing expertise to the company. As General Manager, Donna's focus is on developing and implementing high quality and effective programs and processes that meet and exceed both corporate and individual client's expectations. Donna's background includes many years in the Outplacement and HR Consulting field as a trainer, consultant and general manager aiding companies in establishing training programs aimed at corporate needs including teambuilding, coaching, development and the selection process for downsizing. Donna has also helped companies create learning centers and career management workshops. Donna also spent over nine years with Fortune 500 Company, PepsiCo, in various positions. As General Manager of a Pepsi distribution facility, Donna oversaw a 300-person union and management workforce that generated over $70 million in sales revenue annually. Donna Sullivan holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Human Resources Management from Boston College. She is an active member for over 10 years in SHRM and NEHRA. RAY WAY, Managing Director - Rhode Island Ray Way brings more than 20 years of General Management and Human Resource Leadership to the Transition Solutions Team. Ray has developed and maintained strong corporate relationships across multiple industries and functions as both an owner of the predominant outplacement firm in Rhode Island as well as the Managing Partner of one of the largest international Human Resource firms.
Joe DeAngelis is Vice President of Transition Solutions' Leadership Development and Executive Coaching Practice. In this role he has responsibility for the coordination and delivery of large-scale engagements, consultant recruitment/selection, quality assurance, and business development. He has extensive experience working with groups and individuals in areas of performance management, mergers and acquisitions, leadership development, teambuilding, transition and change, and cross-cultural issues. Prior to joining Transition Solutions, Dr. DeAngelis was Vice President, National Consulting Manager for Performaworks, an innovator in providing web-based performance management solutions. In his role he directed a group of highly skilled industrial / organizational psychologists, working with clients to integrate the behavioral aspects of Performaworks technology offer, thus providing a total management solution to increase organizational effectiveness. Prior to his role at Performaworks, Joe was Director of Consulting for Nicholson McBride, an international business psychology firm, directing and delivering engagements in both North America and Europe. Earlier, he was Vice President of Human Resources for Granada North America, having functional responsibility for the company's diversified businesses in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. He has also held senior operations and consulting roles in health care, field service, and technology sectors. He holds a B.S. cum laude in Behavioral Psychology and a M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology from Springfield College. Additionally, he has earned a doctorate in Organizational Psychology, where he conducted extensive research analyzing the effects of culture on the failure rate of mergers and acquisitions JANIA ANDREOTTI, Vice President (jandreotti@transitionsolutions.com) Jania joined Transition Solutions in early 2009 as a Vice President focusing on building customer relationships and enhancing global partnerships for the firm. For over 20 years, Jania has partnered with organizations of varying size and across all industries. Her focus at Transition Solutions is to provide our customers and clients with quality career management strategies and solutions. Prior to joining TSI, Jania was a Client Relationship Manager for Capital H Group, a global human capital consulting firm. Before that she served as New England District General Manager and Senior Account Executive at DBM, a global outplacement, executive coaching, and career management firm. In both firms she consulted to senior executives and human resources professionals in a wide range of industries including high technology, biotech, manufacturing and professional services. An accomplished leader, she has received multiple sales awards and had been selected to participate on worldwide product launch teams and to present at national Human Resources conferences. Before entering the outplacement and human capital space, Jania held management positions for 13 years in non-profit organizations including the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, The Massachusetts Easter Seal Society and The National Kidney Foundation. Russell Kaplan brings over 25 years of varied Human Resource experience to the position of Research Director at Transition Solutions. Since joining in 2001, Kaplan has restructured the research program to reflect the most up-to-date technology and services while increasing the research and development staff to further accommodate client needs. Most recently, Kaplan held the title of Human Resources Specialist at Avid Technology. In this role, he focused on executive recruiting while successfully increasing employee retention. In the past, Kaplan has held management positions with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Softplex Consulting Agency and Master Software Technology, as well as, working as a career consultant and trainer. Mr. Kaplan has held a number of different Human Resource positions in both corporate, non profit and commonwealth environments. His focus has been in executive recruitment and employee retention. He has developed many programs that have successfully increased retention while reducing cost per hire. Russell has taken that experience to Transition Solutions and continued to develop cutting edge research programs and tools that provide our clients with the edge they need in their transition. Russell Kaplan holds a Masters of Education in Administration from Antioch New England Graduate School and holds an undergraduate degree from City University of New York.
KATHLEEN BROWN, Senior Consultant (kbrown@transitionsolutions.com) Kathleen Brown has over 20 years of business experience that includes operations and human resource management, senior and executive level career coaching, and general management consulting. She has coached/consulted with individuals and organizations in industries as diverse as bio-tech, bio-pharma, medical devices, health care, high tech, higher education, financial services, manufacturing, and retail. Kathleen spent eight years in management with large health care and financial services organizations in Dallas, TX. After moving to the Boston area, she established her own coaching and consulting practice and later served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for a regional New England consulting firm. Throughout her career, Kathleen has used her coaching and counseling skills to enable others. Whether working with individual clients, fellow employees and managers within a corporation, or individuals and groups going through organizational change, she has helped people explore their skills, interests, and values, as well as relevant market conditions, to determine how best to move forward with their lives and work. Kathleen earned her B.A. degree from the University of Dallas and has completed numerous post-graduate programs in business management, HR management, communications, coaching, and counseling. She is a qualified MBTI administrator and an active member of the Human Resources Leadership Forum (HRLF), the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), and The Boston Club for Executive Women. STEPHEN L. HINES, Senior Consultant (shines@transitionsolutions.com) Stephen L. Hines has over 25 years of human resource management experience in a variety of industries. He has contributed to human resource initiatives for organizations in consumer good manufacturing, health care, financial services, human services, retail, higher education and high technology. Steve has developed and implemented human resource strategies for organizations in the midst of change and dealt with rapid growth, downsizing, mergers and acquisitions, union avoidance and labor negotiations. He has developed a reputation as a creative, results-oriented negotiator in the labor relations arena. Steve was Vice President for Human Resources and Public Relations at Landmark Medical Center, a multi-site acute care medical center in Rhode Island. He spent 10 years in that role, where he was instrumental in merging the human resource structures, systems and cultures of two independent hospitals to form Landmark. Steve also held senior human resource management positions at the A.T. Cross Company, American Tourister, Inc. and the University of Rhode Island. For over 15 years, Steve has served as an Instructor at Bryant University where he has taught numerous management and human resource courses. He currently teaches HR Management and the Law at Bryant. He is also an instructor at the Community College of Rhode Island and has conducted courses at Roger Williams University. Steve received a BS in Management from Northeastern University where he was the recipient of a Co-Operative Education award for his work with the General Electric Company. He is a member of the Northeast Human Resources Association (NEHRA) where he has served on the Board of Directors. Steve is also a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). He is on the Board of Directors for Aids Care Ocean State and has served on the M Squared Advisory Board and the Board of the Community College of Rhode Island Foundation. LARRY CHILDS, PhD, Senior Consultant (lchilds@transitionsolutions.com) Larry Childs is a leadership and organization development expert with over 20 years of experience in multiple Fortune 150 companies, growing leaders and organizations to be their best at implementing business strategy. He has worked with international executives from around the globe in identifying the key success factors for taking their businesses to the next level and then ensuring that those factors are part of how they and their organizations operate. Larry has coached executives, managers and individual contributors to sharpen their skills in working with others, developing successful teams and communicating their stories to key constituencies. Larry has worked at Ford, Texaco, Liberty Mutual and Raytheon in senior training and organizational development roles. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Illinois – Chicago in social and organizational psychology and a B.A. from Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY. He currently serves on the HRLF Career Services Committee, offering career assistance and programs for HR executives.
John Conn is a business operations generalist with extensive experience in the management of a broad range of employee populations. During this time he held positions at both technology and consumer product companies. Noted for his ability to help turn around under-performing business units and organizations helping them to attain a higher level of operational profitability and employee productivity. John has been recognized for his ability to think out-of-the-box and work with both union and non-union employees to find unique solutions to help solve complex business problems. His extensive experience includes business operations, operational productivity, executive, middle management and supervisory development, operational business plan creation, and cost containment methods. He also has extensive entrepreneurial experience, having helped individuals start over 80 businesses. With over 10 years of experience in the career transition field, John has worked with senior executives as well as exempt and non-exempt employees in supporting and coaching them through all phases of their job or career transition effort. Industries served include technology, healthcare, food service, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, financial services, and insurance. John holds a BA degree in Mathematics and English from Lander University and an MA degree in Philosophy and Organizational Development. GINNY CARROLL, Senior Consultant (gcarroll@transitionsolutions.com) Ginny Carroll is a Human Resources professional with over 20 years of experience in a broad range of human resource disciplines. She operated as the HR Business Partner at Chiron Diagnostics, NEN Life Sciences and WR Grace where she worked with client groups in the areas of Compensation, HRIS Management, Employee Development, Leadership training and Succession Planning. Most recently, she has been an independent HR consultant working on various HR Projects. Ginny received her Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management from Northeastern University. She is a member of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Northeast Human Resources Association (NEHRA). KEN LYMAN, Senior Consultant (klyman@transitionsolutions.com) Ken Lyman brings more than thirty five years of Human Resource management experience to the Transitions Solutions Team, having held key HR positions in manufacturing, insurance, sales and service, and engineering/R&D organizations. Throughout his career, he has used his coaching and counseling skills to guide managers and employees in a wide range of HR issues including performance management, staffing, compensation, severance management, and training. Ken also has significant experience dealing with the complex HR issues involved in the merger of four companies into one. Ken holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Northeastern University and is a certified Employee Assessment Analyst. BARRY SIMPSON, Senior Consultant (bsimpson@transitionsolutions.com) Barry Simpson is an Outplacement Executive with more than 20 years of global business experience. He has considerable expertise in working with Business Executives in helping them find the right occupational opportunity. His experience includes international software development, Human Resource system and organizational requirements analysis. Barry has built customer service teams that have consistently won accolades from customers and he has been acknowledged as a persistent and focused member of any team. Additionally he has created online Internet driven businesses in both the business to business and business to consumer environments. Barry has served in management and executive positions in Europe and North America with organizations such as McDonnell Douglas Information Systems and Dun & Bradstreet Software. LIL HAYES, Senior Consultant (lhayes@transitionsolutions.com) Lil Hayes has over 10 years of Commercial Banking experience, where her focus was operations, leadership development and organization development. During her career, she has led focus groups, senior management strategy sessions and career development programs. She has also done extensive resume writing, conducted career workshops and has been certified in targeted selection interviewing techniques and strategies. JOE GOLEMME, Senior Consultant (jgolemme@transitionsolutions.com) Joe has over 30 years of manufacturing, executive management and international experience. Prior to joining Transition Solutions, he was President of Mahr Federal Company in Providence, RI, a metrology company with offices in the U.S. and worldwide. Before that, he spent over 30 years with the Foxboro Company holding positions of Vice President, Corporate Manufacturing: General Manager of Latin America and Canadian Operations as well as General Manager of the Systems and Services Division. Joe has diverse career management experience including career centers in multiple industries, executive coaching as well as a unique ability to communicate effectively with all levels of any organization – from non-exempt to the C – Suite. Joe holds a B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University and has attended the Management of Managers Program at the University of Michigan and the Manufacturing in Corporate Marketing at Harvard Business School. He has served on the Brockton Hospital Board of Trustees and the Board of Directors for both the Brockton and Providence Chambers of Commerce. He has been a guest speaker for the AMA and Boston University. RICHARD MARCIANTE, Senior Consultant (rmarciante@transitionsolutions.com) Rich Marciante has more than thirty years experience in Human Resource management and consulting. The majority of his work has been in the high technology industry from start up enterprises to fortune 500 companies. Rich has been the designer of Performance Management, Succession Planning and Retention programs which have significantly impacted the quality of organizational performance and retention of key employees in many businesses. Rich’s career has included positions with Prime Computer, Digital Equipment Corporation, Stratus Computer and Standard MEMS in roles from Business Partner to Vice President of Human Resources. Currently, Rich is providing Consulting to businesses in areas of Management Development, Employee Transition and Interim Human Resource Management. SUSAN O'CONNOR, Senior Consultant (soconnor@transitionsolutions.com) Susan O’Connor is an accomplished senior executive with progressive and diversified human resources experience in a variety of industries such as life sciences, software technology, construction management and professional services organizations. She has had significant experience with talent management, strategic recruitment & selection, mergers & acquisitions, leadership development, organizational design and global human resources. Most recently, Susan was the Executive Vice President, Human Resources at Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., responsible for setting the strategy, building the infrastructure (systems, tools, processes) and leading the day to day operations of the Human Resources, Learning & Development and Corporate Administration functions. As a member of the Executive Committee, Susan was responsible for leading the Company’s number one strategy, “Train & Develop Our People”. Prior to Suffolk Construction, Susan was Vice President, Human Resources within the Medical Devices Sector of Johnson & Johnson. She joined Johnson & Johnson to lead and manage all of the talent acquisition efforts for Johnson & Johnson Professional’s Medical Devices business that included Codman Neuro Sciences and Johnson & Johnson Orthopaedics. With the acquisition of DePuy Orthopaedics by J&J, Susan focused all of her efforts in rebuilding the infrastructure of DePuy Spine (a recent acquisition of DePuy) which included leading the talent acquisition efforts for all positions and relocating the Company and all of its’ employees to the Massachusetts headquarters. During her tenure with Johnson & Johnson, Susan was directly involved with two acquisitions and played a lead role in both. These acquisitions had a significant impact on the overall portfolio and growth of the spine medical device business. In addition, Susan was responsible for building the DePuy Biologics organization within the DePuy Franchise with the President of this global business unit. Talent Management is Susan’s passion and she has received a number of leadership accommodations for developing skilled professionals and integrating that closely with the strategies and goals of the business to deliver results. She was the architect for the DePuy Franchise Talent Management Strategy which eventually was adopted by the R&D Medical Devices Sector on a global basis. Susan’s career is representative of a strategic business partner with a track record of success working collaboratively with Chief Executive Officers, Worldwide Presidents and Leadership Teams to help them build successful, high performing organizations. She is described as having a strong business acumen and tremendous work ethic, is an effective leader and is passionate, hands on and results oriented. DONNA SOSNOWSKI, Senior Consultant (dsosnowski@transitionsolutions.com) Donna Sosnowski brings a diverse set of experiences to her role as a Senior Consultant. She has led and set the strategic direction of Human Resources in diverse large and small corporate environments. Her impressive career spans more than two decades and includes work with Fortune 500 companies and start up companies across a broad spectrum of industries. Her extensive experience includes publicly and privately held organizations in consumer products and services, manufacturing, financial services, environmental consulting and the hospitality industry. Donna has coached and directed senior management teams in creating dynamic, agile, collaborative, performance oriented cultures She has successfully facilitated organization redesign, continuous improvement, rightsizing and turn around as well as due diligence, mergers, acquisitions and company divestitures. Donna has a unique ensemble of skills as a strategic human resources partner, coach, teacher, negotiator and catalyst for change. Donna has directed the HR function at companies such as: Millennium Partners Sports Club Management, Citizens Financial Group, USTrust, Budget Rent a Car, Groundwater Technology and Monet Jewelers. Donna holds a BS degree in Education and MS in Education and Administration. She has served on the faculty of Stonehill College. Donna is an MBTI certified trainer and 360 feedback coach. She is actively involved in The Center for Women and Enterprise, NEHRA, SHRM, HRLF, ASTD, and SSWBN. ALLYSON BRIERLEY, Senior Consultant (abrierley@transitionsolutions.com) Allyson Brierley’s professional experience includes career development and coaching, recruiting, marketing and admissions leadership roles in industry and higher education. She also consults with individuals on career searches and counsels undergraduate and graduate students on college and graduate school search strategies. In the recruiting world, Allyson served as a Senior Recruiting Consultant at Reardon Associates placing human resource professionals in a variety of permanent and contract positions. As a retained executive recruiter, she placed executives in industries such as financial services, technology, manufacturing, consumer products, health care, life sciences, medical device, assisted living, real estate and higher education. In higher education, Allyson held a variety of senior leadership roles involving strategic planning, career placement, corporate and campus recruiting, advancement, marketing, alumni relations and was instrumental in establishing collaborative relationships in the education community. At Babson, she served as Assistant Dean and Director of Strategic Initiatives and Director of Graduate Admissions for The F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business. She also served as Manager of the Babson/Olin Collaborative and was appointed Director of Special Projects for the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering. Allyson earned her MBA degree at the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College focused on Organizational Development and her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration at Northeastern University where she majored in Human Resource Management. She is active in the Babson alumni community and serves as a consultant to Harvard Business School working with MBA students in career related programs. Allyson also serves as a volunteer admissions representative for the College of Charleston in South Carolina. Allyson has two daughters, Melissa and Kaitlyn and lives in Needham, MA. ED SUSSEK, Senior Consultant (esussek@transitionsolutions.com) Ed Sussek has over twenty years of Human Resource experience working closely with executives and leadership teams in building staffing strategies designed to attract and retain key talent. His experience crosses several fast growing, rapidly changing industries including high technology, financial services, biotechnology and medical devices. He has successfully introduced innovative staffing processes and technologies to worldwide Human Resource Organizations. During this current economic downturn, Ed has refocused his energies and is now assisting individuals and groups in searching for new positions. Drawing on his experience in designing programs, he is able to provide useful insight as to how to find positions and be seen by the right people. MIKE WALKER, Senior Consultant (mwalker@transitionsolutions.com) Mike brings over 20 years of broad based, multi-industry experience including: leadership assessment and selection; executive development and coaching; career transition coaching; business process assessment and outsourcing; merger/acquisition evaluation and integration; strategic change leadership; business culture and competency development; executive compensation and benefits design; and IPO implementation. Additionally, Mike teaches Strategic Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Scenario Planning and Employment at Bryant University. He has also created and delivered programs on Business Acumen, Creative Problem Solving, and Organizational/Personal Agility. Mike’s industry expertise includes financial services, manufacturing, insurance, oil and gas, electronics and consumer products. He has experience in line management, operations support, human resources, governance, mergers and acquisitions, IPO management, spin-offs, executive assessment, personnel development and business start-up. In addition to his domestic experience, he has also worked with European, Asian and Latin American operations. Prior to joining Transition Solutions, in addition to his consulting practice, Mike held the position of Senior Executive Services Consultant for Right Management, where he provided executive coaching, career transition coaching and on-boarding coaching to executive level clients. Previously, Mike held a senior level Human Resources position with Citizens Financial Group where his responsibilities included executive and non-executive compensation, benefits, HR Merger and Acquisitions, and HR service center. Prior to that, he held a variety of positions within the Lincoln Financial Group (LFG) companies including Operations Support and Governance, Human Resources Officer and Chief Integration Officer. Some of his key projects included LFG’s Profit Center Reorganization, serving as General Manager of First Penn Pacific’s life and annuity operations, Chief Integration Officer for the CIGNA and Aetna acquisitions, assessment and top grading of all officers with the Lincoln Life organization, and the outsourcing of the company’s HRIS benefits, payroll, facilities, and services operations. He joined Lincoln as the SVP of Human Resources for Employer’s Health Insurance where he played a critical role in the IPO and the resulting sale of the organization to Humana, Inc. Before joining LFG, he held leadership positions within the Baker Hughes organization that included strategic involvement in the merger between Baker International and Hughes Tool Company and the responsibility for international human resources operations. Mike has served in leadership capacities for numerous organizations during his career. This experience includes serving on the Boards of Fellowship Health Resources, American Red Cross, Big Brother and Big Sisters, Hartford Opera, and the Golden Apple Teacher Excellence program as well as serving as a member of the Executive Committee for The Chamber of Commerce. He has a B.S. in Business and Insurance from Oklahoma State University. NORMA CONLEY, Senior Consultant (nconley@transitionsolutions.com) Norma Conley has served in Senior Management roles in Human Resources for over 25 years. She has directed the HR Departments for national companies and managed benefits, compensation, recruiting, organizational development, employee relations, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. Past employers have included Old Stone Corporation, a national bank-holding company, AIPSO, (a National Automobile Reinsurance Facility), Fleet National Bank and Textron Financial Corporation. In her consulting practice, she has worked in finance, construction, not-for-profit, health care, hospitality, insurance and education. Trained as a coach, she specializes in working with employers, individuals, and management teams to insure that individuals and employers work together effectively. Using 360-degree feedback tools, tailored development plans and customized evaluation techniques, Norma partners with senior management to hit performance targets. As a member of senior management, she worked with Fortune 500 Executives as part of a national design and implementation team called “Managers as Coaches.” She also conducted in-depth executive assessments of management teams during corporate mergers and acquisitions. Norma provides effective, strategic coaching designed to insure high performance levels for her clients in the work environment. In addition, she provides effective coaching for management-level executives who are embarking on job searches as a result of corporate down-sizing, career direction or other compelling opportunities. Norma conducts HR audits and reviews and insures that organizations comply with state and federal laws and regulations. She provides targeted training and appropriate policies, handbooks and procedures to clients to insure a full understanding of such laws as FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, ADEA, Worker’s Compensation, and DOL. She has a background in facilitation and process improvement and prides herself on her ability to generate financial savings for her clients as she identifies efficiencies and enhanced management techniques. Skilled in dealing with poor morale and conflict, Norma has resolved issues involving morale, violence in the workplace, harassment, discrimination claims and company closings. She has reduced turnover and improved employee communication and employee relations. She has received additional training in mediation techniques from the International Mediation Training Institute and she is certified to use CDP’s conflict tools. Norma is an instructor for the Executive Development Center at Bryant University. Active in the community, Norma is the chairperson of the Board of Directors for the RIEAS, The Rhode Island Employee Assistance Services, a $5 million dollar National Employee Assistance Program. She has been the Chairperson for St. Brendan School Board for 10 years and she is also on the Board of Directors for Hattie Ide Chaffee Nursing Home. Norma is a graduate of Trinity College in Washington, D.C. and she is certified as a Six Sigma Tap Coach and Targeted Learning Coach. She has received additional training in HR Laws, Conflict Dispute, Six Sigma Change Management, Facilitation and Workplace Investigations. She is a member of SHRM (Society of Human Resources Management), NEHRA (New England Human Resources Association) HRM-RI (the Human Resource Association of Rhode Island) and Leading Women of Southeastern New England.CATHY J. PSAROS, Senior Consultant (cpsaros@transitionsolutions.com) Cathy is a seasoned business executive with broad-based experience in regional, national and global retail and financial service organizations. She has been at the forefront of the development of a new industry (office supplies) and played a leadership role in the widely admired turnaround of a financial services leader. Cathy’s expertise lies in business leadership, executive selection and on-boarding, leadership development, business development, succession management and achieving customer service excellence. She has worked and traveled throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and England. Cathy has served in executive positions with FleetBoston Financial, Staples and Talbots. Her focus was the acquisition, development and management of talent. Cathy was also a member of several executive leadership teams and has played a key role in the development and expansion of a variety of service businesses. She has been a consultant focusing on management development to more than 30 companies including Federated Department Stores, Wells Fargo Bank and IBM. Cathy also has strong entrepreneurial experience. She joined Staples in its early years and was an influential executive during its rapid growth and expansion from a small regional chain to an international giant. Prior to joining Staples, she was a partner in a successful software start-up. The company produced an innovative approach to providing pharmacy customers with drug, medical and health information. After three years of rapid growth, the start-up was acquired by a Fortune 500 company. Cathy currently lives in Boston. She has previously lived and worked in the Philadelphia area, Los Angeles and Connecticut. Cathy holds a BA from West Chester University. She has completed graduate work at Temple University and has participated in both the Strategic Human Resource Management and Service Profit Chain programs at Harvard’s Graduate School of Business. She is certified in a variety of executive assessment tools. Administrative Team Lauren O'Donnell,
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