“Kelleher was extremely helpful through my transition process. Mitch and the team were always there to celebrate my successes, motivate me when I needed it, and be honest when the situation required. They helped make the transition process a true growth opportunity.“
-JM

Jan Mehnert was previously Vice President of Human Resources with a tax compliance software firm. She was clear about her goal for her next position – to find a leadership role in Human Resources with a large pharmaceutical manufacturer. Jan has recently landed exactly as she hoped.

Kelleher Associates gave me the support and guidance I needed to make the best of a difficult situation, feel good about myself throughout the process, and land squarely on my feet.

Rich was previously chief actuary at Pennsylvania Mutual Insurance Company. He is leveraging his skills in his new role with the Knights of Columbus in a comparable position with an increase in responsibility and dollars.

Jim Busciacco came to Kelleher Associates in early 2006 after an extensive career in the financial services industry. It was his second experience with outplacement, which he initially approached somewhat reluctantly based on his prior experience. Jim shared his recent career transition experiences with us at the end of his second week in his new job as Small Business Loan Officer with TruMark Financial Credit Union.

Ed and Mitch are true believers. They were genuinely interested in me, my background, skills, hopes, aspirations, and frustrations. They provided outstanding counsel. They were good listeners. They were candid when needed, and they helped me stay focused and on track. Because it is important to manage your transition, I pass along their advice:

• Cultivate and nurture your network
• Invest in yourself. Grow and learn.
• Take time to care for yourself
• Believe in yourself – because they do.

Most recently, Doug Kremer was President, Kremer Management Consulting. Prior to starting his own business, he was Senior Vice President, Marketing and Strategy, for the Group Insurance Division of CIGNA, a Fortune 100 company. He was a member of the Senior Management Team and led the creation of the business’s turnaround strategy and plan.

“Mitch was integral to my job search. I thank him for his wisdom, practical advice, and understanding of my goals, strengths, and skills.”

Fred Feldman was formerly a Senior Vice President, Product Development and Quality at a biologicals company that markets products for use in reconstructive and orthopedic surgery. He has an international reputation among scientists, clinicians, and regulators. Fred knew what he wanted in his next position and turned to Kelleher to help get to his goal. Fred is currently Vice President of Research & Development at a pharmaceutical company in New Hampshire.

Ned Gordon was in the midst of outplacement with another company when he met Mitch Wienick, of Kelleher Associates, at an ExecuNet meeting. Ned shared his experiences in his career transition with us as he began the second week of his new job as Director of Global Marketing for Laboratory Automation with Dade Behring, Inc. the world's largest company solely dedicated to clinical diagnostics.

“The power of experienced senior counsel combined with networking is unbeatable. Ed Kelleher is the most effective career counselor for senior executives I have ever known.”

Rip Tilden was the COO of a global wireless communications advanced technology and products corporation. He turned to Kelleher Associates, Inc. for help in moving from the high-level, high-compensation, Fortune 200 path to a smaller company environment where he could directly impact the quality of peoples’ lives. Rip discussed his transition and experience at Kelleher in helping him land the role he envisioned.

Dennis O’Donnell is a Human Resources executive with experience in a wide range of mid-size through Fortune 500 companies in the pharmaceutical, biotech, financial services and manufacturing sectors. Dennis came to us in early 2004, stepped into a global training organization and subsequently secured a senior training/development business partner role with a major Philadelphia area insurance company.

Jim Staples was previously employed as a vice president of global marketing at a major career transition firm. After working in the automotive and professional services sectors, Jim turned to Kelleher to help him find the right position.

While still employed as an IT executive, Eva Wylie decided it was time for a change. An energetic and passionate person, Eva wanted the process to be fun and the outcome gratifying. Eva is now enjoying her new position as Business Relationship Manager.