Murdock Human Resources Consulting Group Joyce Murdock, President Joyce Murdock is a respected human resources professional with substantial experience in all areas of human resources management. She has worked as a human resources specialist within Fortune 500 companies as well as mid-sized organizations. Most recently, Joyce held the position of Vice President, Human Resources for Vans Shoe Company. She managed the responsibilities of this position, while also providing counsel and guidance to executives and senior managers throughout this multinational enterprise. Prior to joining Vans Shoe Company, she worked with Avery Dennison, where her focus was primarily on training and development, executive coaching, leadership development, and performance management. Based at the corporate offices in Pasadena, Joyce worked directly with the senior management team. Joyce served as Human Resources Manager for Mattel Toy Company, at its Corporate Offices in El Segundo, California. As Human Resources Manager she provided recruitment, compensation, training and employee relations services to employees and managers. Her responsibilities included working with the president to develop and implement a new performance management program. Additionally, she designed and conducted front line supervisory training for managers. Other positions she has held during her diverse career include the recruitment of disabled individuals for National Medical Enterprises. While At National Medical, Joyce managed all areas of the human resources function. She also worked for First Interstate Bank of California, where her responsibilities included the College Relations Recruitment program. While at First Interstate Bank, she led a management steering committee in the development of a diversity training program, which was used throughout the corporation. She began her human resources career at the world renowned Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. Joyce holds a Master of Arts degree in Organization Management from Antioch University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Lake Erie College. She is a member of the American Society of Training and Development, Society of Human Resources Management. Los Angeles Compensation and Benefits Association, Professional Coaches and Mentors Association and Co-Chair of the Membership Committee for Professionals in Human Resources Association.
Joyce Murdock Summary of qualifications Human Resources Executive with a focus in Executive Coaching, Leadership Development and Human Resources Strategic Planning. Work experience February 2002-Present Murdock Human Resources Consulting Group Culver City,Calif. We provide full service human resources consulting services to companies to support the growth of the business and to ensure compliance with all State and Federal laws. We have provided such services to CPA Firms, California State College-Pomona,Medical Offices,and Health Care Retailer,Law Firms. Our services range from recruitment,compensation and conducting front line supervisory training programs.training programs include: Competency-Based Interviewing Skills, Conducting an Effective Performance Appraisal Discussion, The Art of Implementing Progressive Disciplinary Action. September 2001-February 2002 Vans,Inc. Sante Fe Springs, Calif. Vice President, Human Resources Restructured the Human Resources function to provide Global human resources services to employees and managers. Executive Steering Committee member on Company-Wide Cost Efficiency Initiative resulted in $4 million savings. Restructured the National Sales Force, which saved the company $1.2 million. Conducted recruitment of Senior Vice President, National Sales and Apparel. Nov.1994 September 2001 Avery Dennison Pasadena, Calif. Director, Corporate Human Resources Provide Executive Coaching services to Senior Management members such as CFO, General Counsel, and Chief Technology Officer on Human Resources issues. Facilitated a Leadership Development Program with senior management member to assess and develop successors for key leadership roles. Led Strategic Staffing Initiative to reduce recruiting costs, which resulted in a saving of $480,00 over an eight-month period. Successfully managed a Glass Ceiling Audit conducted by the Department of Labor, which resulted in a nomination, by Department of Labor for the EVA National award. Develop Companywide Policies to ensure equitable and consistent treatment of all employees. Manage a $1.4 million budget and staff of four. 1997-1998 Director, Human Resources Avery Dennison
Facilitated strategic business planning meetings with executives and staff, which resulted in targeted business goals for each year. Implemented vacation policy revision, which resulted in a $350,000 savings for the company. Designed and conducted teambuilding meetings for increased efficiency Upgraded and developed leadership talent through aggressive performance management succession planning and both formal and informal development process. Selected to be a member of the Pasadena-Foothill Urban League Bridges to Learning Committee. Provided computer demonstration support for community constituents and Pasadena Library officials. Managed $1.2 million budget. 1994-1996 Manager, Human Resources Acted as internal consultant to Corporate Office employees and managers. Developed Human Resources policies for the Corporate Office. Managed a staff of one professional and two support staff members. November 1992-1994 First Interstate Bank Los Angeles, Calif. Vice President, College Relations-Recruitment Re-established the College Recruitment function on fourteen key campuses to support the growth of the management trainee program. Conducted executive search for Investment Bankers. Selected as taskforce chairperson in designing and developing a Diversity training program for managers and employees. Active member of the Employee Career Opportunity Council. Received the 1994 YWCA Certificate of Achievement Award for the development of the Diversity Training and Recruitment programs. Executed effective recruitment strategies to hire individuals for management level positions. June 1990 - Nov.1992 National Medical Enterprises Director, Human Resources Santa Monica, Calif. Created and implemented an effective recruitment program for disabled individuals, which resulted in hiring 25 individuals within the first year of the program. Conducted supervisory training programs on Conducting an Effective Performance Appraisal Session, and Interviewing for Results.
Provided human resources interventions based upon thorough assessment of employee relations issues. 1984-1990 Mattel Toy Company El Segundo, Calif. Human Resources, Training and Development Manager Developed the Business Familiarization Program for employees to enhance their knowledge about the business. Collaborated with the President in the developing a performance appraisal system to effectively manage employee development. Designed and presented a ten-module front line supervisory training program. Education 1997-1999 Antioch University Marina Del Rey Master of Arts, Organizational Management 1971 1975 Lake Erie College Cleveland, Ohio Bachelor of Arts, English 2002 Certificate, Conflict Resolution Mediation Program Loyola Law School Professional memberships Society of Human Resources Management, American Society of Training and Development, Professionals in Human Resources Association-Co Chair Membership Committee, Professional Coaches and Mentors Association and American Compensation Association. Volunteer Former Board member, Pasadena-Foothill Urban League experience Former Board member, Women at Work, Pasadena Awards received Women at Work Achievement Award, 1998
Steven Siry Biographical Sketch Native of Santa Barbara Graduate of UCLA, 1971 (B.A. History) Graduate of CSULA, 1975 (M.A., Elem. Education) Joined the LAUSD as a teacher in September, 1972 Bilingual Coordinator, State Street School (78-80) Year Round School Coordinator, State Street & Miramonte Schools (80-81) Spanish Reading Resource Teacher, Miramonte School (82-84) Title 1 Coordinator, Gates Street School (84/85) Elementary Assistant Principal, Weemes Elementary (85-87) Elementary Principal, Paseo del Rey Magnet (87-91) Elementary Principal, West Vernon (91-92) Elementary Principal, Soto Street School (93-99) Elementary Principal, Nora Sterry School (99 - Present) President, Association of California School Administrators (Region 16), 03/04