Organizational Change Management and Learning & Development Leader@Maurice Caple and Associates , LLC.
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Proven leader with over 15 years of progressive experience in training analysis, design, development, implementation, planning, and facilitation. Highly skilled in Agile Project Management, including spring planning, backlog management, and sprint review.More...
Gordana Vujec is a seasoned executive and career coach, currently leading GV Consulting. With a keen focus on leadership development, career transition, and executive coaching, Gordana has been transforming lives and careers for several years. Her expertise in strategic planning, team management, and leadership training has made her a sought-after figure in the consulting industry. Prior to establishing GV Consulting, Gordana held various leadership roles where she honed her skills in human resources and organizational development. Her passion for helping individuals reach their full potential is evident in her personalized approach to coaching. Gordana is known for her ability to inspire others to take action and achieve their career goals.More...
Phil Akin
CEO & Co-Founder@Clean Laundry
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As co-founder and owner of Clean Laundry retail chain, founder of Leverage Marketing, Vistage Best Practice Chair, and senior executive at Advance Auto Parts, Phil Akin has a proven history of assisting businesses (start-up to mature) grow revenue, decrease expenses, reduce risk, and make better decisions. Phil provides proven strategic marketing, branding, sales, and operations input that has repositioned dozens of companies. From Fortune 500 to new start-ups, Phil has helped position companies to achieve meaningful marketing objectives and generate measurable results.
Phil Akin served as the President/CEO of Hellman Associates, Inc., a full-service advertising, marketing, and public relations firm in Waterloo, IA. Hellman provides branding, product launch, sales growth, public relations, and new business development strategies to regional, national, and global clients. Clients include John Deere, 3M, Ecolab, Rockwell-Collins, and GE. His primary responsibilities included new business development for the agency and facilitating the development of marketing strategy, marketing communications, and internet marketing campaigns for clients.
Prior to joining Hellman Associates, Phil was the Director of Marketing for Advance Auto Parts, a $3.7 billion specialty retailer. As the founder of the international Duds ‘n Suds Laundry Chain (with stores in the US, Canada, Ireland, the UK, and nine SE Asian countries), Phil was presented a Certificate of Outstanding Achievement in Entrepreneurship by Entrepreneur Magazine and was an Entrepreneur of the Year nominee for Ernst & Young.More...
Michael Saad serves as the Vice President of Marketing for Groundworks, a leading foundation services company. With a wealth of experience in brand strategy, digital marketing, and leadership, Saad has developed a reputation for driving growth and innovation. Prior to his role at Groundworks, he honed his skills in various marketing roles across multiple industries, showcasing his ability to adapt and succeed in different environments. Over the years, he has gained expertise in areas such as SEO, PPC, and content marketing. Saad holds a degree in Business Administration and Management, demonstrating his understanding of the broader business landscape alongside his marketing specialization. His strategic, data-driven approach coupled with his passion for marketing makes him an instrumental part of the Groundworks team.More...