Bioprofile
Rick Baron, MS, SPHR, CPC
Recruiting, Human Resources & Business Partner
Rick Baron is an, Advisor and Business Partner, specializing in Human Resources Management & Recruiting that help organizations exceeds their highest objectives through the efforts of its members.
Over his career, Rick has held strategic HR and Staffing positions with CIRCOR International, Leslie Controls, Harmar Mobility, PGT Industries, Sarasota County Government, Trinet, and Spherion. He is also a course developer and faculty member for the University of Miami.
Rick’s credentials include the designation of Senior Professional in Human Resources issued by the Society for Human Resources Management and Certified Personnel Consultant issued by the National Association of Personnel Services. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Management and a Master’s Degree in Business and has completed doctoral studies in Organizational Leadership and post-graduate studies in Instructional Design.
Rick’s community involvement includes being a member of the board of the Suncoast Workforce Board and Sarasota-Manatee Human Resources Association and chairs committees that promote HR certification and career development within the Human Resources field. He is also the Career Management Examiner for the Tampa Bay area and is a popular speaker on the subjects of Human Capital and Career Development. In 2010 he published the book, “Your Career 101: A Guide to Managing Your Career”, which has been adopted by the University of South Florida. Most recently, Rick was awarded “HR Professional of the Year” by the Sarasota-Manatee Human Resources Association.
Rick is an avid cavern diver, bonsai artist, and cook, as well as an aspiring, but not nearly successful rock drummer and beat mixer. He’s been married and has been a big fan of his wife Sue for almost twenty years and is the father of two daughters who think he fires people for a living.
You can contact Rick at: rick@rmbaron.com or through http://www.rmbaron.net
More information about Rick and sample work products can be found at his LinkedIn Page at: http://www.linkedin.com/in/rmhbaron
Presentations & Teaching:
“Human Capital: Performance & Engagement Learning Track Chair”
2011 Employer Health, Human Capital & Wellness Congress (2011)
“Selection using the Lominger Leadership Architect System”
CIRCOR International Global Talent Seminar (2010)
“Dealing with Difficult Conversations at Work”
Florida Association of Court Clerks and Controllers (2010)
“Human Resources Management Certificate Program”
University of Miami (2010)
Course Developer and Lead Faculty Member
“Rebuilding, Re-recruiting, Re-engaging
your Organizational Talent”
Florida Public Personnel Association Academy (2010)
“PHR/SPHR Exam Preparation Program”
Sarasota Manatee HR Association (2010)
“Ethics and the Workplace”
Keiser University (2010)
“The Corporate Conflict & Mediation Process”
PGT Industries (2009)
“Professionalism & Respect in the Workplace
PGT Industries (2008)
“How to Sell to the HR Department”
Ad-VANCE Personnel Semi-Annual Training Seminar (2007)
“The Strategic Approach to Staffing”
Sarasota County Economic Development Corporation (2007)
“Employment Branding for Public Sector Organizations”
FKS International: PATS User Group Conference (2005)
“Starting Your New Career”
Manatee County Technical Institute (2005)
“Employment Selection Training: Establishing the Doorway”
(Candidate Engagement Training),
Sarasota County Government, Florida (2004)
“Your Career 101”
Sarasota County Government, Florida (2003)
