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RT Dee and Associates, Inc. can help you achieve your desired results.
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Rosanne T. Dee
President Rosanne, founder and President, brings over 25 years of senior management experience in a global, fast growth medical manufacturing firm. As member of the senior management team, her background includes strategic planning and execution, mergers and acquisitions, and finance and human resources. Her 10 plus years of leading and growing a successful consulting practice and building successful relationships with her clients earn RT Dee and Associates, Inc. the reputation of being the “go to” firm for training and human resource services. Her company focuses on creating enduring cultures that engage all team members. Core services include designing custom training programs, assessing organizational needs and implementing programs to improve organizational effectiveness for clients throughout North America. Strategic planning facilitation, executive coaching, design and development of innovative compensation and bonus plans, organizational assessment and development, creation and implementation of Human Resource strategic plans, corporate training plans, recruiting strategy, career planning and Human Resource Audits are a few examples of the diverse experience of the lead consultant. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a Master of Science Degree in Management of Adult Learning from the State University of New York College at Buffalo. Rosanne is also an Adjunct Instructor at the State University of New York at Buffalo (UB), Canisius College and Hilbert College, where she teaches various Human Resource and Management classes. She is a certified Myers Briggs, Workplace Big Five and DiSC facilitator and a frequent speaker for professional organizations on leadership and Human Resource topics. Current professional affiliations and activities include Board Membership for the Erie County Law Enforcement Foundation, Board Member for Mount Mercy Academy, member of the Society for Human Resource Management, ASTD, Working for Downtown, Everywoman Opportunity Center Personnel Committee and the Consultants Consortium. She is a past Board Member of The Young Women’s Leadership Development Charter School, Everywoman Opportunity Center, Niagara Frontier Industry Education Council, and the Buffalo State College Foundation. |
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Kim MarinoTraining and Development Manager Kim Marino is an education and training professional with a varied background in Management, Customer Service, Sales and Organizational Development. Kim also provides consulting and facilitation services on performance improvement, team-building, customer service, sales, leadership, stress management, time management, conflict management and many other soft skills programs. Kim has experience in developing leadership programs for Senior Level Management and performance coaching. Her successes in custom designing education, training and team building solutions have helped her clients improve performance. Kim holds a B.S. in Marketing from Canisius College and an M.S. in Management of Adult Learning from the State University College at Buffalo. Kim also has training in Creative Problem Solving and Human Performance Management. She is a certified DiSC and WorkPlace Big Five facilitator. Kim has volunteered for various not-for-profit organizations including Western New York United Against Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Junior Achievement and the Young CPA’s of America. |
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Karen Smith
Office Manager Karen Smith has over 20 years of experience in business management including Customer Service, Logistics, and Supply Management. As part of the senior management team of a medical device firm, Karen has experience in acquisitions and system consolidations. Her background in customer service and project management focuses on the “Customer as the Core” enhancing RT Dee and Associates, Inc. successful client support and relationships. Known for her exceptional communication skills and focused approach, she manages all projects for HR Consulting, Training and Development. Karen holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from Canisius College. |
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Bridget E. Russo PHR
HR Consultant Bridget E Russo is a Senior HR Professional with over 15 years of progressive HR leadership experience. She is an accomplished strategic planner and proven HR generalist. Bridget utilized her diverse skills in executing sound employee relations strategies, performance and talent management, employee program development, benefits analysis, compensation program design and change management initiatives to help organizations prosper. She has worked in public, private and non-profit settings. Before joining RT Dee and Associates, Inc, Bridget was Vice President of Human Resources for a private property and casualty insurance company. Ms. Russo created the HR function for the start-up including an aggressive strategic plan. She played a critical role in growing and developing the company’s talent and overall performance, making both competitive and attractive to investors, shareholders and potential buyers. Bridget created operational efficiencies by implementing Human Resources processes coupled with state of the art technology. Bridget’s strong employment law and overall compliance background reduced tremendous risk to the organization. As part of the core due diligence team, she helped support and transition the leadership and employees to a new culture and platform. Early on in her career, Bridget spent several years as an Employee Relations Specialist for a major Healthcare System, and then a Corporate Human Resources Advisor for an International IT consulting firm, both located in Buffalo, NY. Bridget holds a Bachelor’s degree from Canisius College. She is PHR certified by the National Society for Human Resource Management. Bridget has participated in many community projects such as United Way Day of Caring, Boys and Girls Clubs of WNY, and serving in the past for 6 years as Vice President of Personnel on the Board of Directors for Meals on Wheels of Erie County. |