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* Newcastle Limited * Real Estate 1,171 followers * About us * Newcastle Limited acquires urban properties * both commercial and multi-family * throughout the Chicago area. The firm works with brokers, owners and their advisors to acquire stabilized assets, as well as value-add or development opportunities. * Company details * Website * http://www.newcastlelimited.com * Company type * Privately Held

Founded in 1980, GTCR is a global Premier Private Equity Firm which pioneered “The Leaders Strategy” by building successful partnerships with exceptional leaders. GTCR is focused on investing in growth companies in the Financial Services and Technology, Healthcare and Information Services and Technology industries. Reported to the Managing Director, led a team of 30 professionals as the Director of HR and Administration, served on the executive operations, compensation and benefits and development teams. Created and designed HR and Administration processes and programs which resulted in GTCR being recognized as Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.

Wrightwood was a national 100-person private equity funded commercial real estate finance/fund management company with 20 locations. Acquired in 2011 by Ares Management, the combined entity totaled 400 professionals across 20 origination locations globally. As Principal, HR, reported to the SVP HR of the combined companies(Wrightwood Capital and Ares) located in California, managed the HR due diligence and integration process and then assumed additional Ares HR responsibilities. I was unable to accept the offered position in Los Angeles.

Community hospital on the south side with 1800 employees. Executive Director of HR and Education reporting to the CEO and also managed Health Partners, an independent physician association. This hospital was in financial crisis at the time and I mobilized the Human Resources team of 8-12 to stem 35% turnover occurring throughout the organization.

Community Hospital with 5500 employees and 1100 physicians. As Director of HR, led a team of 35 HR professionals to win the War For Talent initiative staffing 3400 positions in 2 years, deliver a PeopleSoft implementation consisting of 4 modules in 10 months, and earn the #1 and #2 manager assessed quality service level improving from the poorest ratings of 19, within 6 months. I only added 1 position and did not replace any of my current team.

As Market Vice President Human Resources led team of 25 for the regional, MacNeal and Weiss hospital HR teams, reporting to the regional CEO. Partnered with clients to develop recruitment plan to increase employment by 100%, focusing on critical positions which reduced agency costs by $250,000 and improved quality hiring.

National trend influencing marketing firm with 2000 employees. VP HR reporting to the General Manager. Led HR, facilities and office services, and training teams at KBA, Group III and Sloan and then incorporated Draftworldwide employees as Surge@Draftworldwide was created. Managed HR to staff 2000 positions nationally, introduced behavior-based interviewing technique, implemented background investigation process for nightlife marketing programs, while reducing annual operating costs by $300,000.

Founded in 1937, Mesirow is a global financial services firm initially employing 1,200 employees in 19 locations. Currently, Mesirow employs 630 employees. CHRO with overall responsibility for leading HR team of 16 and serving on the shared services and executive advisory teams and the deferred compensation and benefits committees. Reported to the Chairman and CEO. Optimized the talent pipeline from interns through senior executives through partnering in the design of career development programs.

A commercial real estate investor with a credit point of view, Wrightwood Capital puts credit discipline at the center of its investment strategy. Whether investing for its own balance sheet, or on behalf of investors through funds, Wrightwood Capital uses a tested credit process to implement a range of customized structured debt and equity strategies. Call Wrightwood Capital at 312.324.5900 or go to http://www.wrightwoodcapital.com for more information.Wrightwood Capital has made over $5.4 billion of loans and investments since 1997, and currently manages approximately $1.7 billion in assets. Smart commercial real estate operators and investors have learned to depend on Wrightwood Capital's views on risk, credit and capital flows, as well as its ability to custom-tailor credit and equity structures to fuel their real estate business plans.