Since
1992, DRAKE has been considered a leader in the design and implementation
of creative, responsive and innovative results-oriented human resource
management systems and skill-based training programs.
The
DRAKE Team's expertise covers consultation and advice with senior
management on the broad spectrum of human resource management functions
including strategic planning to define corporate mission, vision,
and guiding principles, policy development, integration of people
strategies with business systems for improved levels of achievement,
organization design and development, effective recruitment strategies, classification and pay studies,
comprehensive communications, leadership development, change management
effectiveness, performance management, personal action planning
and executive coaching.
DRAKE
clients include national and international businesses with as few
as three people to organizations with tens of thousands of employees.
The DRAKE team is comfortable working with individuals at all levels
within an organization. DRAKE is proud to be listed as a biotechnology
service provider in North Carolina's Biotechnology Community (since
1997).
Mary
Lou Drake, SPHR - Clients seek out Mary Lou
Drake whose 25 years of professional advice and hands-on assistance
helps them to enhance employee productivity through sound Human
Capital policies and practices. Widely respected for her creativity
as well as her commitment to excellence, Mary Lou has worked successfully
with all levels of senior management, business owners, university
faculty, researchers, scientists, engineers, service providers,
and others. Since founding Drake & Associates in 1992, her experience
has become a must-have for growing biotechnology, pharmaceutical,
telecommunications and information technology companies in the RTP
area, and today she has consulted extensively for companies of all
types: from small entrepreneurial newcomers to vast enterprises
with thousands of employees. Her advice and insight have become
indispensable to technology-focused Research Triangle Park companies,
flagship universities, prominent health care centers, manufacturing
operations, and retail and service enterprises. Mary Lou has received
the Society of Human Resources highest designation – Senior
Professional in Human Resources. Mary Lou received her B.A. degree
from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College in Lynchburg, VA. Top
Bob
Drake has over 30 years of progressive growth
and experience in information technology systems, project management
and business management. Most of these years were in corporate level
senior management positions. For the last 20 years, until he joined
DRAKE & Associates Ltd. in August 1998, he was responsible for
the management of large projects and strategic planning for a $55
million financial organization. His early business training and
mentoring came from working with McKinsey and Company. His undergraduate
study was in business management and information technology and
his graduate study was through the Executive Program at the University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Top
Dr. Lee Ginsburg provides organizational direction to companies in all phases of the business life cycle. Areas of specialization include strategic direction; leadership and staff assessment & development; team building & conflict resolution; and leading organizational culture change. His professional credits consist of more than a dozen articles across a wide range of management subjects. He has authored two books and has addressed audiences worldwide. He was a presenter at INC Magazine's Entrepreneur of the Year conference and was an invited presenter at the American Management Association's 75th Anniversary conference, honoring Peter Drucker. Lee's national and international experience includes working with organizations such as Bacardi, Nokia, Seagram's, Pep Boys, Ringling Bros Circus, Macy's, among many others. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania (BA) and Temple University (MA and Ph.D.) Top
Stewart Cohen, Esq, SPHR is a human resources professional and attorney with more than 25 years generalist experience in domestic and international, union and non-union manufacturing, business services and management consulting organizations. He has developed and implemented programs in talent acquisition including high volume and executive recruiting and assessment, talent management including corporate universities, supervisor, manager and project management training and leadership development and succession planning, legal compliance and human resources assessments, compensation including base, sales, incentive compensation and deferred compensation, benefits, employee and labor relations, and employee communications including employee handbooks and policy and procedure manuals. He holds a B. S. in Business Administration from Bryant University, a Masters in Guidance and Psychological Services from Springfield College and a JD from Massachusetts School of Law as well as Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification. He also teaches human resources and employee and labor relations courses for University of Maryland University College (UMUC).Top
John Dowd
is a recognized leader in the field of Human Resources supporting executive management teams and professional staff in organizational planning and compensation design including performance incentive, skill-based, sales incentive, and long-term incentive plans; performance management; recognition program design; organizational capability assessment, key resource identification, and succession planning. John brings over 25 years of strategic and practical experience that organizations seek for improved employee engagement and successful talent management. His national and international experience has included a variety of both private and public organizations in engineering design and construction management, electronics, telecommunications, biotechnology and medical devices. John's expertise also includes developing leaders through New Leader Assimilation Programs, 360° management feedback, coaching, and training and development assessment and delivery. His education includes a BA from Rutgers University and MA from Columbia University. Top
Dan Ripburger works in partnership with executives and senior managers to re-design organization structures and create job designs, performance requirements, and competency definitions for maximum alignment. Dan brings extensive consulting experience as the practice leader for Aon Consulting in their Baltimore/Washington office, a global consulting firm with over 10,000 employees and as a leading consultant with Towers Perrin, another global consulting firm. Dan has assisted the US Department of Defense Research & Engineering Labs to creatively align their technical skill sets with the Federal government's compensation program. Dan has also partnered with a 3,000 employee international monetary development organization to re-define its administrative and support roles and manage the positive and negative employee relations impacts from subsequent changes. He is a graduate of Xavier University (BSBA economics/human resources) and has taken graduate courses in economics at Old Dominion and Virginia Commonwealth Universities. He has professional certifications from both World At Work (CCP) and the Society for Human Resource Management (PHR). His current and past service includes the Washington Area Compensation and Benefits Association Board of Directors, the HR Alliance Board of Directors, Sentara Health Systems Consumer Advisory Board, and the Hampton Roads Compensation & Benefits Association Board of Directors. He also serves the Catholic Charities USA Boards of Trustees as a volunteer personnel advisor and Xavier William's College of Business Advisory Board. Top
Peter
Morris
works in partnership with executives and senior managers to improve
organizational effectiveness by providing solutions in change management,
strategic human resource planning and human resource process improvement,
executive coaching, leadership development, team building, group
facilitation and structure redesign. He possesses a comprehensive
and diverse professional background including an remarkable career
at the Mobil Oil Corporation where he held management positions
in marketing, strategic planning and was the Human Resources Executive
for Mobil’s worldwide logistics division, Supply & Trading
(S&T). Peter has worked with clients in the private, government
and non-profit/association sectors. In addition, he is co-author
of “The Leadership Awakening Experience,” a highly successful
executive leadership program involving self-awareness and feedback.
Peter graduated from Yale University and holds an MBA from The University
of Connecticut. Top
*Wendy
White has shared her passion, insight, creativity
and wealth of experience with her clients for over 18 years. She
is committed to helping individuals, teams and organizations realize
and achieve their greatest potential. Wendy accomplishes this by
combining business and human performance practices with an ability
to inspire the heart of employees.
Wendy consults on a regular basis with Fortune 500 companies. She
also serves as adjunct staff with the Center for Creative Leadership.
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*Pamela Blackis a resourceful and talented practitioner gifted with a keen understanding of human dynamics. She enjoys applying her gifts as an international facilitator, trainer, consultant and coach combining skills from her strong and varied background to specialize in leadership, organizational effectiveness, customer relationship management, and Top Talent. Pamela spent 18 years in corporate roles including operations, training, sales and CRM, working with start-ups and Fortune 500 companies spanning manufacturing, retail operations and technology, and experiencing two successful IPO's before becoming a consultant in 2000. Her clients in the U.S., Canada and Europe have enjoyed the energizing and forthright style of her work. Springing from her passion for individual growth, Pamela has written and recorded workbooks and CDs for stress management and goal attainment; she is a member of the Board of Directors of The Georgia CancerHelp Program. Clients have included Johnson & Johnson, Amgen, BiogeIdec, Sterling Software, Burger King Corporation, and Duke University. Pamela has a B.A. in Mass Communications as well as numerous post-graduate certifications.Top
*John
Scott Sayres
brings over 25 years of direct line management, human resource, organizational
development, and training design and delivery experience. His expertise
includes: Leadership Development, Team Building, Interpersonal Communication
Skills, Process Consultation, Executive Outdoor Adventures, Organization
Development Consulting and Diversity Training. He focuses primarily
on Process Consultation and Executive and Management development and
coaching. John's national and international experience includes working
for McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Control Data Corporation, Commercial
Credit Company and McCormick and Company, as well as Saudi Aramco
Oil Company in the Middle East. He has also consulted with governmental,
educational, public, and private organizations on issues involving
leadership, team building, personal growth, and career strategies
for managers who are from underrepresented groups. John is also an
adjunct professor with the Center for Creative Leadership.Top
Margaret (Margy) Porter is a recognized Organizational Development Professional with over 20 years of experience. Most of her work is in change management. In practical terms, her services include organizational assessment, development or revision of mission statements and key objectives, facilitation of strategic planning and team building initiatives (senior level and below), executive coaching and collaboration with senior management to develop customized training and other programs. Top
Paul Hilthas expertise in the fields of organization development, knowledge management, and marketing. In addition to his work with individuals, Paul has experience working with a wide variety of organizations and industries. He has held marketing and management positions in the telecommunications, cable television, and training and development industries. At St. Joseph’s University, Paul has taught graduate and executive MBA classes in creative thinking and motivation. Paul is also a national speaker for TEC (The Executive Committee). Top
Laura I. Evans has more than 25 years of experience in the field of human resources. Her expertise covers a broad spectrum in human resources administration - as wage and salary analyst, strategist, policy developer, planner, communicator, systems designer, technical writer, implementer, manager and consultant. She knows organizations and how to effectively optimize their structure as well as the work procedures for maximum productivity. She produces excellent written products for policy, procedure, classification, performance evaluation, ADA and other personnel administration purposes. Top