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Location
Chicago, IL, United States
Toptal Member Since
April 28, 2022
Robert received his MS from Stanford University and his BS from UCLA. He is a successful management consultant with extensive experience in human resources, change management, organizational effectiveness, and training. Robert has global manufacturing and consulting experience in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LATAM. He's a bilingual professional with key industry certifications. Robert joined Toptal to work on challenging business problems and support HR/change initiatives.
Career Highlights
Owner and Management Consultant
Monterrey Partners Consulting
Management Consultant
Accenture
Education Highlights
Master of Arts
Stanford University
Bachelor of Science
University of California Los Angeles
Case Studies
Expertise
Work Experience
Owner and Management Consultant
2016 - PRESENT
Monterrey Partners Consulting
- Led HR/change management implementation for an SAP S/4HANA database management system upgrade for a global medical manufacturing corporation.
- Served as the HR/change manager for a global insurance organization to facilitate the acquisition of 3,000 employees in 32 countries.
- Implemented and led HR/change management for a companywide lean manufacturing initiative at six Midwest row crop production sites. Created project reports and developed a communications strategy and cadence.
Focus areas: Change Management, Organizational Design, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI), Training, Succession Planning, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Organizational Development, Human Resources (HR), Curriculum Design, Organizational Change Management (OCM), Business Transformation, Communication, Consumer Products
Interview Facilitator
2022 - 2022
Owens Corning
- Conducted one-on-one interviews at six OC sites and met with 90 OC employees.
- Analyzed interview data and developed preliminary reports.
- Met weekly with the OC research team to discuss results and plan the next steps.
Focus areas: User Research, Interviews, User Interviews, Facilitation, Qualitative Research, Qualitative Reports, Business Strategy, Business Management
Management Consultant
2014 - 2016
Accenture
- Led the human resources BPO for a food manufacturer from the U.S. to overseas.
- Designed, developed, and delivered sales and marketing training for trade promotion marketing software implementation.
- Served as an Interviewer for college and university recruiting.
Focus areas: Human Resources (HR), Workforce Management (WFM), Instruction & Coaching, Performance Management, Communication Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Organizational Development, Curriculum Design, Microsoft Project, People Management, Luxury Goods, Cosmetics, Communication, Consumer Products, Retail & Wholesale
Managing Partner
2010 - 2014
Monterrey Partners Consulting
- Provided management consulting to global and domestic companies n HR, organizational change management, talent management & training.
- Collaborated with senior leadership, business partners, local management, and global cross-functional teams to develop and implement comprehensive people management strategies and programs.
- Led three organizational re-designs focused on developing a sustainable climate for performance. Analyzed, assessed, recommended, and established performance metrics and job competencies.
Focus areas: Human Resources (HR), Change Management, Succession Planning, Business Management, Leadership Development, Instruction & Coaching, Communication Strategy, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Organizational Development, Curriculum Design, Executive Coaching, Microsoft PowerPoint, Communication, Consumer Products
Management Consultant
2007 - 2010
Gagen MacDonald Consulting
- Developed and delivered business solutions for eight Fortune 1,000 corporations and two nonprofit organizations.
- Created global talent management and change leadership development programs for three manufacturing companies.
- Collaborated with senior leaders and business partners to design and develop an updated corporate culture.
Focus areas: Leadership Development, Change Management, Human Resources (HR), Communication, Instruction & Coaching, Communication Strategy, Organizational Development, Executive Coaching, Microsoft Excel, Business Transformation, Personal Care, Consumer Products
HR Consultant
2005 - 2007
A&M
- Provided management consulting to Fortune 1,000 companies and assisted leaders in turning change into a strategic business asset.
- Served as interim HR vice president for a fashion design firm in New York and a global copper mining company in Tucson. Implemented company-wide change initiatives.
- Created and implemented a change leadership vision, strategy, and plan for two organizations.
Focus areas: Change Management, Human Resources (HR), Communication, Training, Curriculum Design, Instruction & Coaching, Performance Management, Communication Strategy, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Lean Manufacturing, Organizational Change Management (OCM), Executive Coaching, People Management, Business Transformation, Retail Management
Director of Organizational Effectiveness
2003 - 2005
Kohler
- Collaborated with CEO, global presidents, executive management, and HR business leaders to design, develop, and deliver global organizational effectiveness, change programs, and business transformation.
- Led HR organizational transformation for Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Canada, and the USA.
- Designed and implemented global HR programs in DEI, organizational effectiveness, talent management, recruitment, change management, leadership development, performance management, and succession planning.
Focus areas: Change Management, Succession Planning, Human Resources (HR), Leadership Development, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI), Lean Manufacturing, Instruction & Coaching, Communication Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change Management (OCM), People Management, Business Transformation, Corporate, Luxury Goods, Communication
Chief Learning Officer
1999 - 2003
Navistar
- Built a best-in-class learning organization that required significant organizational change management practices and processes. Set up governance and developed relationships with key stakeholders.
- Created, developed, and implemented a high-performance culture focused on maximizing Navistar’s operational excellence at domestic and global locations.
- Led diversity, equity, and inclusion for all business units. Supported internal change management and training for an SAP implementation.
Focus areas: Training, Organizational Design, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI), Leadership Development, Lean Manufacturing, Instruction & Coaching, Performance Management, Communication Strategy, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change Management (OCM), People Management, Business Transformation, Corporate, Communication
Director, Training & Organizational Development
1994 - 1998
Tenneco
- Led global training and development for the USA, Canada, Europe, Mexico, and Eastern Europe.
- Led M&A team for acquisitions in Germany, Spain, France, and England.
- Acted as a key member of the transition team to move corporate headquarters.
Focus areas: Training, Organizational Design, Performance Management, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI), Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Lean Manufacturing, Organizational Change Management (OCM), Executive Coaching, People Management, Business Transformation, Corporate, Communication
Manager, Training and Organizational Development
1990 - 1994
United Airlines
- Developed Global Training for North America, Europe, and Latin/South America.
- Acted as a member of M&A team for acquisitions in Spain, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Mexico, Brazil, China, Taiwan, Thailand.
- Recognized by United Airlines CEO for outstanding performance.
Focus areas: Training, Leadership Development, Change Management, Human Resources (HR), Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Organizational Change Management (OCM), Corporate, Communication
Education
1974 - 1975
Master of Arts in Education
Stanford University - Palo Alto, CA, USA
1972 - 1974
Bachelor of Science in Life Science
University of California Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA, USA
1970 - 1972
N/A in General Education
University of California Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara, CA
Certifications
MARCH 2016 - PRESENT
Project Management Professional (PMP)
MicroTrain
SEPTEMBER 2006 - PRESENT
Change Management
John Kotter Institute | Harvard University
JANUARY 2004 - PRESENT
Leadership Certificate
London School of Business and Finance
MAY 1998 - PRESENT
Six Sigma Green Belt
Navistar University
APRIL 1998 - PRESENT
Master Coach
Center for Creative Leadership
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