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Jim is a Partner with The PEOPLE Academy, Inc. Jim’s business philosophy is one of people centeredness. He believes in the transformational power of self directed learning. His nearly 30 years of experience has taken him through a number of industries including manufacturing, hospitality, education and non profit. Beginning in the field of Human Resources Jim saw first-hand the effects of engaging people in the decisions affecting their work. His collective experience includes adventures in marketing, customer service and operations domestically and internationally. He counts among his greatest achievements those instances where with gentle guidance someone struggling rises and succeeds. He received his Masters in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania and teaches business content as an Adjunct faculty member at Alvernia University.

 

Jim is an active community member having served two terms as an elected school district official and was co creator of one of Pennsylvania’s first Activity Zones developed to encourage active family togetherness. Jim lives with his wife of 22 years Toni and has two grown boys Jesse and Madison. www.thepeopleacademyinc.com or jim@thepeopleacademyinc.com , or visit his profile/blog at http://www.linkedin.com/in/jimreece

JAMES MICHAEL REECE

38 Endlich Avenue   Reading, Pennsylvania  19606

610.406.9227 ~ jim@thepeopleacademyinc.com ~ http://www.linkedin.com/in/jimreece

 

Organizational Growth through Human Development

 

A FEW KIND WORDS

“Jim is the total package when you think of what a partner should be. He is very smart and is a man with outstanding integrity. I have benefited so much from his consulting and the concept of the PEOPLE Model that the Children's Alopecia Project has continued moving forward extending into other states and countries. Use Jim, use the People Model and be prepared to move forward. I cannot recommend Jim enough.”

Jeffery Woytovich, Founder, Children's Alopecia Project, Inc

 

“Jim is a first class individual who is both passionate and knowledgeable and committed to helping others succeed. He is down to earth and possesses excellent communication skills. Jim ignites passion in others. I have interacted with Jim through both his current and past employers and he has shown he is an asset to any organization. Do you want a leader with vision, passion and knowledge who can motivate others? Do you want someone who will deliver outstanding quality consistently; then look no further!”

Sharon Mast , Director, United Way of Berks County

 

“Jim is always seeking ways to improve and grow. He thinks creatively but is comfortable in the details. He has excellent human relation skills which were reflected in both his customer service abilities and his supervisory responsibilities. I would never hesitate to recommend Jim.”

Sally Handlon (Manson) , Vice President, Meridian Bank

 

 

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

Directed post construction operational start up for a family oriented sports and fitness facility growing to $2.3M and 70 employees with exceptional market reputation in 3 years.

 

Designed and implemented resolution strategies for international children’s sports and fitness facility owners in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, England, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Japan and the United States related to management and operational barriers.  

 

Created customer service marketing function within newly organized call center. Staff grew from 5 part time sales people to 250 customer service employees working 24/7.

 

Facilitated the integration of two distinct cultures which successfully merged old world customer service with cutting edge marketing processes and world class training and development.

 

Opened several new outlets including staffing, and marketing, load in and merchandising for a small retail division (33 stores) of a large manufacturing firm.

 

 

EDUCATION

University of Pennsylvania MS, Organizational Dynamics

Northern Illinois University BS, Communication Theory

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The PEOPLE Academy, Inc

Partner

Reading, Pennsylvania

2001 to Present

The PEOPLE Academy, Inc. was created to impact the coaching process with frameworks, diagnostics, tools and materials that allow the coach to coach in more meaningful ways, and to do so simply and cost effectively. The PEOPLE Academy, Inc. produces business and personal development resources for the coaching industry regardless of whether the focus is in life, business, OD/HR, peer support or workforce development. Using people-centric performance improvement tools, our mission is to support the coach in engaging people to identify and implement what good performance looks like for them in their work and life.

 

Alvernia College

Adjunct Faculty

Reading, Pennsylvania

 Graduate and Continuing Studies with emphasis in Business, Marketing and HR courses

2001- Present

 

Easter Seals

Division Director - Berks

Reading, Pennsylvania

November 2007 to October 2008

Implement culture improving human resource practices including work/life balances.

Strengthen business relationships through targeted community involvement.

 

Body Zone Sports and Wellness

Director of Operations

Reading, Pennsylvania

June 2003 to March 2007

Coach Wellness Center management while actively engaging their development. Identified and implemented opportunities for growth ($0 to $2.3M in three years) through effective member, community, and business relationship building strategies.

 

Kidsports International, Inc.

Director/Vice President

Reading, Pennsylvania

1995 to 2001

Training and development of unit management, site audits and daily operations assistance, staff development, and marketing design for a multi-unit children’s fitness company with domestic and international locations.

 

 

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Meridian Bank – Call Center Group Manager

Reading School District - Director of Human Resources

Health Care Services - Director of Human Resources

Caron International - Personnel Manager

Marriott’s Great America – Employee Relations

  

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Mid Atlantic Club Management Association (MACMA) Vice President 2006-2007

Antietam School District Board Member 1994-1997 and 2002-2005

Berks County Chamber of Commerce

Berks Business and Education Coalition / Alvernia Business Advisory Board