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Ray Newkirk is Available for Speaking Engagements & Presentations.
Keynote Speaker and Seminar Leader
Delivered over 200 presentations, courses, & seminars to corporate, government, university, and Professional Associations audiences in Rome, Namur, Manila, London, Amsterdam, Jeddah, Riyadh, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Boston, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and San Francisco. Topics have spanned: UlThule™ Performance, Rapid Problem Solving, Evidence-Based Solutions, Workplace Relationship, Team Performance, Organization Design, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity, Quality, & Strategic Management.
Testimonials
Testimonials
“Really enjoyed Dr. Newkirk. The workshop gave incredible insight ...Would recommend the workshop to others." —Rita Abbott
"Ray is one of those rare persons who raises the spirits of others when they are down, even when Ray is down himself. I always reach out to Ray when I need to be refreshed. He has never let me down.” —Bob Martin, Founder, American Living Trust Seminars
“Ray is the best consultant in the world.” —Julie Landrum, Director Systems Enhancements, Dell Computers
“Dr. Newkirk was very good, impressive, innovative...Loved and wanted more of Dr. Newkirk's theories." —Reiko Jenkins
“The day proved to be very stimulating-surprised...went to the workshops expecting it to be a long, boring day." —Reiko Jenkins
“Appreciated, enjoyed, and found enlightening the philosophies of Dr. Newkirk that were incorporated into the workshop." —Dan Daniken
“Ray believes in going forward, always. Every time I get to where he is in his thinking, he is already out ahead of me again. Ray never stops, never slows. He merely pauses to let you catch your breath, and then the chase begins again.” —Jerry Cooper, Founder & CEO Systems & Technology Corporation
“Many people have a Ph.D. that means little. Ray is that rare academic that earns the right to be called “Doctor”. I call him “Doctor” because he has earned my genuine respect.” —David Simon, V.P Retail Systems Development, Bank of America
“The leadership, knowledge, and skill of Dr. Newkirk made our industry defining, history making C.O.R.E. Banking Operational Evaluation a success. He is the only person I have ever known at any time in my career, here or anywhere, who could have accomplished so much so quickly. It took four of our people to keep up with the deliverables he produced, from planning to design and execution. Ray was a masterful leader. I learned so much from him. He contributed so much to the success of our banking transition. Today I am proud to consider Dr, Newkirk a close friend." —Peter Robinson, S.V.P Global Retail Banking Systems, Bank of America
“Ray never ever gives up on a problem. Regardless of the challenge, Ray is relentless. Not only does he find a solution that works, he finds a solution that works remarkably well”. —Bud Parrish, SVP, Engineering, Flashpoint Computers
“Ray is scary smart. He is not only knowledgeable, but displays genuine wisdom beyond the depth of all but the truly exceptional and truly intelligent person.” —Roger Ailes
“Really enjoyed Dr. Newkirk. The workshop gave incredible insight ...Would recommend the workshop to others.” —Rita Abbott
“Really enjoyed Dr. Newkirk...The workshop gave incredible insight...Would recommend the workshop to others.”
— Rita Abbott
“Dr. Newkirk was very good, impressive, innovative...Loved and wanted more of Dr. Newkirk’s theories ”
— Reiko Jenkins
“Ray is one of those rare persons who raises the spirits of others when they are down, even when Ray is down himself. I always reach out to Ray when I need to be refreshed. He has never let me down. ”
— Bob Martin
“Ray is the best consultant in the world.”
— Julie Landrum
“The day proved to be very stimulating - surprised...went to the workshop expecting it to be a long, boring day.”
— Reiko Jenkins
“Ray believes in going forward, always. Every time I get to where he is in his thinking, he is already out ahead of me again. Ray never stops, never slows. He merely pauses to let you catch your breath, and then the chase begins again.”
— Jerry Cooper
“Many people have a Ph.D. that means little. Ray is that rare academic that earns the right to be called “Doctor”. I call him “Doctor” because he has earned my genuine respect.”
— Dave Simon
“Especially appreciated the philosophies/ideas of managing a business. Would like to be made aware of future workshops offered by Dr. Newkirk.”
— Dan Daniken
“Ray never ever gives up on a problem. Regardless of the challenge, Ray is relentless. Not only does he find a solution that works, he finds a solutions that works remarkably well. ”
— Bud Parrish
“Ray is scary smart. He is not only knowledgeable, but displays genuine wisdom beyond .the depth of all but the truly exceptional and truly intelligent person.”
— Roger Ailes
"Appreciated, enjoyed, and found enlightening the philosophies of Dr. Newkirk that were incorporated into the workshop...Especially appreciated the philosophies//ideas of managing a business....Would like to be made aware of future workshops offered by Dr. Newkirk."
— Don Daiken
Testimonials
“Really enjoyed Dr. Newkirk. The workshop gave incredible insight ...Would recommend the workshop to others." —Rita Abbott
"Ray is one of those rare persons who raises the spirits of others when they are down, even when Ray is down himself. I always reach out to Ray when I need to be refreshed. He has never let me down.” —Bob Martin, Founder, American Living Trust Seminars
“Ray is the best consultant in the world.” —Julie Landrum, Director Systems Enhancements, Dell Computers
“Dr. Newkirk was very good, impressive, innovative...Loved and wanted more of Dr. Newkirk's theories." —Reiko Jenkins
“The day proved to be very stimulating-surprised...went to the workshops expecting it to be a long, boring day." —Reiko Jenkins
“Appreciated, enjoyed, and found enlightening the philosophies of Dr. Newkirk that were incorporated into the workshop." —Dan Daniken
“Ray believes in going forward, always. Every time I get to where he is in his thinking, he is already out ahead of me again. Ray never stops, never slows. He merely pauses to let you catch your breath, and then the chase begins again.” —Jerry Cooper, Founder & CEO Systems & Technology Corporation
“Many people have a Ph.D. that means little. Ray is that rare academic that earns the right to be called “Doctor”. I call him “Doctor” because he has earned my genuine respect.” —David Simon, V.P Retail Systems Development, Bank of America
“The leadership, knowledge, and skill of Dr. Newkirk made our industry defining, history making C.O.R.E. Banking Operational Evaluation a success. He is the only person I have ever known at any time in my career, here or anywhere, who could have accomplished so much so quickly. It took four of our people to keep up with the deliverables he produced, from planning to design and execution. Ray was a masterful leader. I learned so much from him. He contributed so much to the success of our banking transition. Today I am proud to consider Dr, Newkirk a close friend." —Peter Robinson, S.V.P Global Retail Banking Systems, Bank of America
“Ray never ever gives up on a problem. Regardless of the challenge, Ray is relentless. Not only does he find a solution that works, he finds a solution that works remarkably well”. —Bud Parrish, SVP, Engineering, Flashpoint Computers
“Ray is scary smart. He is not only knowledgeable, but displays genuine wisdom beyond the depth of all but the truly exceptional and truly intelligent person.” —Roger Ailes
“Really enjoyed Dr. Newkirk. The workshop gave incredible insight ...Would recommend the workshop to others.” —Rita Abbott
RAYMOND L. NEWKIRK, Psy.D., Ph.D., Ph.D.
Orlando, Florida
Email: smilc@comcast.net
(407) 864 7756
Podcaster - Coach - Entrepreneur ~ Educator ~ Executive ~ Consulting Specialist
Originator of Ulthule™ Performance Approach & Developer of Applied Intuitive Solutions™ Architecture
P&L focused, strategic Coaching & Consulting Specialist. Executive, published author, speaker who understands leverage of Human Capital Development as strategic resource in achieving performance at highest level attainable, the UlThule™ level. Deep experience with coaching in dynamically challenging environments. Consistently successful in highly diverse, complex, stressful situations. Actively employs communications skills to identify and effectively resolve outstanding issues.
Program Evaluation * Program Innovation, Design & Development
Strategic Consulting * Vision, Mission & Shared Values * Performance & Assessment
Human Activity Systems * SocioTechnical Systems * Group Dynamics * Career Transformation
Knowledge Capital * Problem Based Learning * Professional Skills Development
Visionary leader with positive intervention style. Enjoys leading individuals to seek UlThule™ level of performance. Builds strong professional relationships with colleagues and clients. Proactively stays informed about current, emerging, future trends in competitive strategy, learning technology, organization innovation. Excels at mobilizing innovation and change in ethnically diverse environments. Succeeds across diverse corporate cultures.
Keynote Speaker at Conferences and Seminars
Featured in More Than 20 Who‘s Who Including Outstanding People of the 20th Century
Recipient of International Order of Merit & Winston Churchill Medal
Extensive Media Coverage in Europe and Asia
Policy & Strategy * Outsourcing * Business Ethics * Quick Response
Executive Counseling * Information Technology Evaluation & Selection
Efficient Consumer Response * Supply Chain Management
Diversified international background in large and small organizations, including Fortune 100 organizations. Delivers domestic and international programs from concept to completion on time and under budget. Succeeds through combined expertise in strategic development, technological advancement, content delivery, UlThule™ leadership. Offers extensive global experience in United States, Far East, Middle East, Africa, Europe. Serves as confidential advisor to C-Level Executives.
Achieved industry leading, cost effective, and technically superior results in:
Legal * Health Care * Software Development * Sales & Marketing
Construction * Entertainment * Financial Services * Airlines
Manufacturing * Education * Telecommunications * Banking
Consulting * Government * Information Technology * Food
Logistics * Optical * International Development * Cyber Security
Best of Comdex
VIP Priority Guest CNN World Business Development Conference
Start-Up Projects
Participated in the startup and growth of companies in U.S. and Europe.
Negotiated the formation of consortium consisting of four high tech companies in the U.S.A. and Europe including: software development house, computer hardware manufacturer, multimedia development company, and management consulting firm.
Served as Vice President of Marketing to establish startup marketing department for Mark Way Homes, Florida, a national home builder.
Established joint venture between Systems Management Institute, Information Impact International, and P.Q. Information Group to form P.Q., America.
Founder of The Society of Career Design, a professional organization that assists members with designing and developing their professional careers.
Founder of Attorneys Trust Service, a company that provides asset protection of individuals
Founder of N & B Engineering Associates, a company that provides PC support to engineering groups.
Founder of Advanced Information Group, a company dedicated to the technical education of executives.
Founder of ODHM, Inc., (Organization Design for Humanistic Management)a consulting company that interfaced private companies with state agencies.
Established a professional recruiting function for O&A, Incorporated.
Cofounder of Andromeda Enterprises, Inc., a property development and real estate investment company.
Co-founder of Blue Ridge Rustic Homes, a vacation home construction company in North Carolina. Developed startup business and operational plans and conducted business audits.
REPRESENTATIVE DOMESTIC ENGAGEMENTS
Domestic Experience Summary: Confidential mentor, executive coach, and high performance enabler. Leads engagements in strategic Information Technology consulting, management development, leadership effectiveness. Successfully delivers politically visible assignments in process re-engineering, benchmarking, management & leadership effectivity analysis, program assessment, operational evaluation, Virtual Learning, career transformation. Skilled change agent, negotiator, motivational speaker. Organization driver with record of success in delivering over 40 national engagements in strategic management. Engagements include high-profile challenges in organization evaluation, human systems design, UlThulse™ leadership development.
REPRESENTATIVE INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENTS
International Experience Summary: Worldwide traveler with an informed knowledge of cultures, education, economies, commerce, technologies, and social and political trends in countries around the globe. Particularly knowledgeable of and comfortable in the Far East including the Philippines, Malaysia, Japan, India, and China. Extensive travel, work, and study experience throughout the Middle East, Far East, the European continent, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Mexico, Bahamas, Jamaica, and Azores. Honored to have met noted world leaders from Great Britain, Italy, the Vatican, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, India, and the Philippines. Engagements in the Netherlands, England, Germany, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Philippines, Belgium, Japan, Singapore, Hungary, and Poland.
Nati0nal Clients Served
San Francisco Examiner, San Francisco, California
Career Coach Columnist: Wrote 350+ columns for the San Francisco Examiner discussing career design, development and progression. Columns discussed issues that span the entire career life cycle from start to finish.
Columbia Commonwealth University, Rock Springs, WY
E-Learning Consulting Specialist: Collaborated with University President on the vision, mission, development of e-learning strategy, architecture, and implementation. Engaged in business planning, strategic alliance building, and funds raising.
National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Washington, D.C.
Virtual Learning Course Architect and Developer: Government Agency supporting National Weather Service. Retained by external stations Senior Program Manager to produce custom Internet delivered certificate program in Requirements Engineering & Analysis for Program Management Office. Retained to reduce current cost of training while still offering same level of education and training
ConAgra, Omaha, Nebraska
Consulting Program Manager: Installed project management team to migrate to new SAP enterprise-wide information management environment.
Bay University, Pleasant Hill, CA
Founder, Chief Learning Officer & Consulting Specialist: Global performance improvement, training and learning company offering competency-based content through “Internet Assisted Action Learning.” Nurtured company vision, recruited senior technology executive, coached executive staff in strategic management. Oversaw business planning and market segmentation initiatives. Produced IPO plan of action, commenced Venture Capital program, initiated search for Underwriter. Directed Public Relations. Formulated business vision of Bay University as Internet Oriented Institution engaging eB2B-eB2C operations. Established strategic alliances to obtain learning content, build knowledge capital, generate revenue. Integrated strategic marketing operation and external reviewer process with New Product Development Process. Designed course curricula to offer basic and advanced certificates in nine areas of professional work skills. Authored first ten client newsletters on strategic E-Commerce.
Smart Card Technologies, Salt Lake City, UT
Vice Chairman of the Board: Consulting to the Chairman, engaged in conflict mediation, executive team building, management alignment, crisis management, executive team selection and executive recruitment, training architecture design.
Raytheon, Washington, D.C.
Consulting Program Manager: Installed project management team to migrate to new SAP enterprise-wide information system.
YP Link, Kansas City, KS
Executive Team Coach: Consulting to the Chairman and Founder, engaged in management team building, staff development, management assessment, business planning, and staff alignment.
Mindmaker Incorporated, San Jose, CA.
Chief Operating Officer: A global Artificial Intelligence company with seven operational divisions in Europe, Asia and the United States. Retained by the Chairman as consulting COO to establish executive training program, build business operations model, and prepare company for next stage of growth through eventual Mergers & Acquisitions and Initial Public Offerings.
Monterey Bay Management Group, Pacific Grove, CA
Senior Fellow & Program Strategist: Worked with the Founder & CEO to establish new organization and formulate an executive development consulting practice. Developed consulting model to respond to emerging opportunities in e-learning and Human Capital Development. Assisted in the development of program content. Engaged in strategic analysis.
ElectroNote, Pleasant Hill, CA
Strategic Consultant: Worked with the founder to develop strategic business plan, Initial Public Offering plan, and win venture capital.
Sola Optical, USA, Petaluma, CA
Consulting Specialist/Program Manager: As hands-on Program Manager, worked with the VP of Information Services to develop the I/S Strategic Plan and leverage Sola’s Year 2000 Program to support the strategic business mission. Served as client representative in vendor and technology evaluations and the management of vendor relations.
Dell Computers, Austin, Texas
Executive Coach, Program Manager, Learning Architect: Retained by senior manager of eCommerce to evaluate progress of mission critical EDI project, infuse fresh thinking in Dell’s eCommerce strategic vision, initiate performance improvement process to increase technical productivity. For SVP of Software Enhancements, installed eCommerce project management methodology. Conducted Management Effectivity Analysis of program’s technical managers. For end-user Program Manager, served as consulting lead on core project to outsource Dell’s logistical and distribution operations. Project contributed to Dell becoming a premier performer on stock exchange and initiated Dell’s core logistics strategy for 21st Century. Presided over outsourcing Trading Partner Agreements negotiating team during contract discussions with Roadway Logistics. Wrote Trading Partner Agreement security and operations standard for Dell legal team. Developed project implementation training plan for Dell managers. Wrote embedded Service Levels Agreements to translate complex business requirements into outsourcing strategy of core program.
The Doctors Company, Napa, CA
CIO Coach & Information Systems Quality Assurance Consulting Specialist: For the Chief Information Officer, installed ISO 9003 standards in Information Systems development.
Specialty Brands, San Francisco, CA
Strategic E-Commerce Consulting Specialist: A $400 million food Division of Burns Philp, Australia, a global multi-billion dollar holding company. Retained by CEO to articulate strategic Efficient Consumer Response vision and present it to C-level executives. Engaged by Director of Information Services to lead migration to E-Commerce operations.
Matson Navigation, San Francisco, CA
Business Processing Re-Engineering & Technical Testing Quality Assurance Consultant: Supported Matson’s most significant organization design strategy for the 1990s. Instituted quality assurance and Software Testing environment. Introduced staff development and training policies, standards, and procedures.
CNN World Business Development Congress
VIP Priority Guest: Spoke on the problems of introducing emerging Information Technologies in the Third World.
Bank of America, Los Angeles, CA.
Operational Performance Evaluation, Benchmarking Program Consulting Specialist: Retained by Senior Vice President of Retail Banking Systems to lead most significant assessment program in history of Bank prior to acquisition by Nations Bank. Oversaw benchmarking, training, and operational performance evaluation segments of largest benchmark in U.S. business history. Complex and political operational performance evaluation program with critical strategic and global implications. Delivered Request-for-Information assessment methodology. Defined standards governing program evaluation, established Change Review Board. Designed assessment architecture, installed configuration management & change control process. Installed three consulting teams. Delivered benchmarking methodology, standards, procedures. Presented assessment findings to program V.P. Authored recommendations for Board of Directors.
Bush Administration, Washington, D.C.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Education Consultant: For the Office of U.S. Secretary of Energy, identified core personnel, training, development requirements for migrating to new Information technology environment to manage a proposed nuclear waste repository in Nevada.
Bay Area Executive Forum, San Francisco
Presenter and Public Speaker on the Design of a Meta-Methodology for Business Process Re-Design: Professional association. Retained by Chairman to present workshops to member executives in the San Francisco Bay area.
Walt Disney Entertainment, Burbank, CA
Change Management Consultant: Worked with the Senior Vice President of Information Systems to install an organization-wide change management environment. Consulted on leadership development and education policy. Consulted with senior executives on the implementation of the Change Management Education and Training environment.
DHL World Airways, San Francisco, CA
Consulting Specialist in Methodology Design and Expert Support Systems: Worked with the SVP of Information Systems to develop an in-house training program for the implementation of Executive Support Systems.
Orange County Register, Orange County, CA
Presenter, Public Speaker, and Seminar Leader: Newspaper Company. Retained by Chairman to present workshops to C-Level executives and managers on human systems thinking in Total Quality Management.
Pacific Bell, San Ramon, CA
Presenter, Public Speaker, and Seminar Leader: Telephone, communications, and networking company. Retained by VP of procurement to present workshops in Expert Support Systems to line managers in procurement.
Digital Consulting, Boston, MA
Member Technical Advisory Board of Directors,& Seminar Leader: International training, seminar, and workshop company. Retained by Chairman to present workshops to C-Level executives and managers in Atlanta, Boston, and Los Angeles.
City of Tucson, Project Management Continuing Education Consultant
Consulting Specialist in Project Management: For the Administration and Human Resources Departments designed and delivered training program.
Beal Ltd., London England
Editor of the Journal of Information Systems: Delivered edition and writing services to Journal.
Information Impact International, London England
Strategic Seminar Presenter: Delivered a series of three day seminars and presentations throughout Europe in Operations Management, Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Digital Communications, Strategic Planning, Human Resource Information Systems, Capacity Planning, Business Process Management & Re-Engineering.
California Foundation for Medical Care, San Francisco, CA
Vendor Management Consulting Specialist: Retained by the CEO to advise on processes required to evaluate, select, retain, manage, and terminate vendors for on behalf of Foundation members.
Flashpoint Computer Corporation, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Consulting Hardware Product Engineer: A startup computer hardware manufacturing company. Retained by the SVP of product engineering to evaluate product development approach and component integration architecture.
Pacific Bell (SBC), San Ramon, CA.
Software Quality Assurance Consultant & Staff Development Specialist: Retained by the Director of Customer Records I/S to introduce software development and methodology performance improvement programs. Coached and mentored departmental managers and led workshops on software quality assurance. Assessed organization and led methodology alignment studies. Introduced management performance certification program. Presented the prototype design of an expert system to manage the procurement of Software Development programs.
City of San Francisco, CA
Information Systems Quality Assurance Consulting Specialist: Served as lead quality assurance consulting specialist to implement software development quality assurance training function for city water utilities department. Prepared management development project plan. Installed a training review board. Developed training program to support the department’s migration to an enhanced Information Technology environment. Developed organization development budgeting and cost justification program.
The Society of Career Design, Walnut Creek, CA
Founder & CEO: Launched a professional services organization that assists members with designing and developing their professional careers.
Attorneys Trust Service, Walnut Creek, CA
Founder & CEO: Company provided asset protection of individuals & families.
N & B Engineering Associates, Walnut Creek, CA
Co-Founder & CEO: Responsible for new company organization and initiation. Company provided PC support to engineering groups.
Advanced Information Group, Santa Clara, CA
Founder & CEO: Responsible for business operations and client management. Company delivered technical education and Consulting Services to senior executives at the C-Level.
Dr. Newkirk & Associates, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Founder & Executive Director: Company engaged in stress management, executive development & family nutrition. Responsible for business development and executive management. Presented seminars and workshops on health & nutrition, stress management, management effectivity, and leadership effectivity. Engaged in employee “good-of-fit” studies, interviewing and job screening, organization development, individual health and stress counseling working with clinicians.
Snow Coat of South Florida, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Co-Founder & Chief of Operations: Established HRM & Training Organizations. Implemented Customer Management Systems.
Blue Ridge Rustic Home, Charlotte, N.C.
Executive Coach: Delivered technical coaching services to the Founder & CEO in property management and homes building business.
Alpha & Omega, Recruiters, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Technical Recruiting Department Head: Organized, staffed, & trained a team of technical recruiters using Organization Development models.
Andromeda Enterprises, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Offices of Real-Estate Development Company: Initiated HRM Dept. and guided the property acquisition and development functions.
ODHM, Inc., Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Founder & CEO: Implemented Organization Development & Humanistic Management Consulting Company.
O&A Enterprises, Plantation, FL
Founder & CEO: Organized Information Systems and Broadcasting Technology consulting company to deliver coaching services to Westinghouse Field Personnel.
Miami First Federal, Miami, FL
Operations Analyst: Responsible for third Shift Production Operations
Gould Corporation, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Supervisor, Hardware Systems Integration/ Senior Product Engineer/Program Manager: Company specializes in computer hardware manufacturing. Worked with the Director of Manufacturing Engineering to implement an automated reverse engineering product analysis system. Responsible for all Program Management engineering and technical personnel. As Senior Product Engineer, designed computer hardware products. As Supervisor of Systems Integration, responsible for computer hardware integration. Managed software/hardware burn-in with customers. Responsible for all engineering and technical human resources.
Harris Corporation Computer Systems Division, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Manager, Systems Software Development (SSD) Computer Laboratory: Worked with the Director of SSD to install a software development computer laboratory from scratch. Responsible for system software development computer laboratory, facilities and project management. Responsible for laboratory operations, facilities and project management, staffing, I/T planning, training, maintenance of customer software, and budgets.
American Express, Plantation, FL
Employee Recruiting & Assessment Consultant: For the Director of Applications Programming, recruited and assessed new hires of software development organization.
Broward County Department of Education, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Operations Analyst, Westinghouse Grant: Research Grant to evaluate “Crime Prevention in Schools through Environment Change.” Assisted program leaders as software and operations resource. Engaged in statistical analysis, operations research, and protocol definitions.
Visual Graphics Corporation, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Consulting Manager, Night Shift Operations: Responsible for redesigning second and third shift computer operations.
ARVIDA, Miami, FL
Information Technology Consultant: Delivered the Software Development Quality Assurance VV&T Standards and methodologies.
Hollywood Federal, Hollywood, Florida
Operations Analyst: Responsible for all night shift computer operations.
Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, CA
Shift Supervisor/Operations Analyst: Responsible for all hospital data processing production operations and facilities. Participated in the migration of a Hospital MIS Center from in-house central computer to off-site, distributive data processing system (SMS, IV Phase).
General Motors Data Center, Dayton, Ohio
Operations Analyst, Programmer, Shift Supervisor: Responsible for computer applications programming and automated data processing computer operations and facilities. Participated in the implementation of FRONTIER, the first corporate EDI program in business history.
International Clients Served
Office of the President, Manila, Philippines
Strategic Information Systems Consulting Specialist to Director, National Computer Center: Collaborated on the development of the five year national Information Technology strategic plan.
British Airways, London, England
Consulting Specialist: Retained by the Vice-President of Information Systems to consult on the selection of a vendor for the implementation of a new
Armed Forces of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines
Seminar Presenter: Requested by the Director, National Computer Center, Office of the President, to present a seminar on the role of emerging information technologies in improving workgroup performance.
Minister of Defense and Aviation (MODA), Ryhad, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Human Resources Information Systems Consulting Specialist: The Secretariat responsible for security air traffic control. Consulted on Human Resources I/S migration. Evaluated the current HRIS used by the International Airports Project. Designed a model to integrate HRM operations.
P.Q. Information Group, B.V., Netherlands
President: Retained by the Chairman to lead reorganization and prepare for merger/sale with Bull, France and CSC, Europe. Redesigned company as a cluster organization. Installed a Capability Based Environment (CBE) training approach. Introduced a work skills training process. Conducted Leadership Effectiveness & diversity training.
Economic Development Foundation of Asia, Manila, Philippines
Human Systems Development Consulting Specialist: Organization provides education, development, consulting, and financial services to the Third World. Requested by Executive Director to conduct workshops for senior government officials. Consulted on the use of emerging technologies in the management of international training & development projects. Conducted workshops on the use of technologies to assist Human Capital Development in the Third World.
Technology Transfer, Rome, Italy
Seminar & Workshop Developer and Presenter: Conducted executive seminars in business planning, strategic human resources information systems, advanced technology in business, workplace diversity, and Total Quality Management.
I.B.C. London, England
Seminar and Workshop Developer and Presenter: Conducted management seminars in software quality assurance and control, Information Technology operations management, strategic human resources information systems, capacity planning, and disaster recovery.
I.B.C. Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Seminar and Workshop Developer and Presenter: Conducted management seminars in leadership, productivity and performance improvement, technical testing, Information Technology security and control, quality assurance, and disaster recovery.
Philippine Airlines, Manila
Consulting Program Manager: Consulted on the development of a plan to migrate to new information system platform utilizing Personal Computers and local workstations connected to global network to provide real-time service.
Office of the President, Manila, Philippines
Strategic Information Systems Consulting Specialist: For the Director of the National Computer Center, designed a million turn-key productivity improvement program to support logistical operations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Saudia Airlines, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Information Systems Consultant: Consulted on the design of a new Information System for the Director of Data Services, Saudia Airlines. Consulted on management effectiveness, leadership effectiveness and engaged in Organization Development.
Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF), Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Information Services Department Head: Recruited by the Office of the U.S. Secretary of State to implement a “turn-key” Royal Saudi Naval Forces Information Services Department. Led a technology training program as part of a $MM program involving 700 persons from 15 countries. Consulted to the commander of RSNF Operations and U.S. Military Leaders on the application of emerging methodologies in national programs. Authored five year training plan for all RSNF logistical I/T systems operations.
Saudi International Business Community (S.I.B.C), Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Seminar and Workshop Developer and Presenter: Conducted management seminars in strategic Information Systems planning, budgeting and cost control, human resources selection, workgroup diversity, disaster recovery, and project management.
International Association of Information Management, Manila, Philippine Isalands
Presenter, Public Speaker, and Seminar Leader: Retained by Chief Executive Officer to present educational workshops to Saudi government officials and military officers on Information Technology and management practice. Developed and presented workshops and seminars on strategic information systems planning, large scale systems implementation, and systems architecture.
ADDITIONAL CLIENTS: SHORT TERM PROJECTS
National
ARVIDA * CNN * Digital Equipment Corporation * Blue Diamond Information * Information Impact International
Hollywood Federal * TANDEM Computers * American Express * Teradata Computers * Systemation
Mark Way Homes * Blue Ridge Rustic Homes * White Villa Famous Foods
International
British Airways * Saudia Airlines * Philippine Airlines * KLM Airlines * Brussels Department of Transportation *
Armed Forces of Philippines * European Commission
Affiliations
Fellow, British Institute of Management * Association for Specialists in Group Work
New York Academy of Sciences * International Platform Association
American Psychological Association * American Society for Training and Development
American Biographical Research Institute * Quality Assurance Institute
Fellow, Cambridge International Biographical Institute * International Society of Systems Sciences
World Peace & Diplomacy Forum * Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Association for Computing Machinery * American Management Association
The Wisdom Award of Honor
The Wisdom Society for the Advancement of Knowledge, Learning and Research in Education
Dr. Newkirk Professional Biography
Technical Summary: A technical leader offering a broad and in-depth background in Information Technology & enterprise systems with experience in hardware & software engineering, standards, databases, methodologies, development platforms, quality assurance & control, and Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE).
Senior Executive, Educator, Coach, Consulting Specialist with multi-disciplinary and multi-industry experience in executive development, career derailment intervention, executive transition consulting, and strategic business and information technology consulting. Proven skills in strategic management, new product development, marketing, business planning, business process design. Recognized authority in Strategic Enterprise Architecture, Strategic Value Based Management, E-Business, and Human Activity and Socio-Technical Systems Design, and the Development of E-Business Trading Partner Agreements. Accomplished speaker with global recognition and experience. Enjoyed extensive media coverage in Europe and Asia.
Information Technology Consultant with proven skills in Information Technology program and project management. Proficient in technology evaluation, benchmarking, and selection, software development, Quality Assurance and Control, enterprise systems integration, change management and configuration control, methodology design, and the design of workflow and productivity/performance systems employing EDI and Electronic Commerce. Sees Information Technology as a strategic resource. Maintains close ties with global research centers to remain informed about current, emerging and future trends in business, technology, and management practice.
Human Systems Management/Human Factors Consultant with proven skills in Human Activity Systems and Social Technical Systems (STS) design. Human Factors proficiency in Design Inquiry; Usability Testing, Mental Modeling; Ampliative & Abductive Logic; Metaphor Design; H/F Modeling and Evaluation; Clinical Psychology Methodology; End-User Centered Design and tools and techniques of Human Factors Consulting. Experienced management mentor, leadership developer, and high performance enabler.
Entrepreneur & New Business Consultant with proven skills in business start-up, market segmentation, enterprise organization, new product development, venture capital, business partnering, business valuation, strategic management, staffing, and budgeting. Proficient in vision building, executive team organization, strategic action planning, business modeling, mergers, business planning, partnerships, acquisitions, capitalization, product evaluation, strategic alliances and business structuring.
Products Developed and Licensed
Vision21® is a program management business and information technology strategic action tool. It provides an interactive, enterprise wide, strategic action model that integrates the executive, end-user, and information technology domains of a company during program development.
The Total Quality Environment Interactive Evaluation Model (TQE): Best Practices Interactive Quality Model designed to facilitate end-users, project leaders, and developers evaluate the usability, efficiency, and effectiveness of the application of Information Technology products to core business processes.
The Interactive Efficient Consumer Response Business Requirements Model (ECRII): Best Practices Interactive Business Requirements Model designed to help senior managers and executives determine the performance and efficiency of core business processes and identify processes of strategic opportunity via integrated business operations.
The Business Continuity Planning Model (BCPM): Best Practices Model designed to improve business continuity program planning and implementation.
Applied Intuitive Solutions™ (AIS): Evidence-based solutions to enduring problems that close the gap between problems and their solutions in Rapid Real-Time.
Rapid Solutions Platform™: Delivery Platform that enables individuals and enterprises to access and apply Applied Intuitive Solutions™.
Professional Credentials, Certifications & Life-Long Learning
A.A Liberal Arts, Sinclair Community College, Dayton, Ohio: Philosophy & Psychology Summa Cum Laude, Phi Theta Kappa.
B.S. Behavioral Science, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, New York: Magna Cum Laude, Behavioral Science
Benedictine Monastery Monte Oliveto Maggiore, Siena, Italy: Benedictine Spirituality, Theology & Philosophy
Benedictine Monastery San Minato, Florence, Italy: Benedictine Spirituality, Philosophy, Psychology
St. Mary’s Monastery, Rome, Italy: Christian Spirituality & Philosophy
M.A. Philosophy, Columbia Pacific University
Union Institute & University, Philosophy of Science, Yellow Springs, Ohio
Ph.D. (Dual Ph.D. Program) Behavioral Science & Philosophy of Science, Columbia Pacific University, Psychology, Counseling, Philosophy
St. Lawrence College, Beacon, New York Franciscan Spirituality, Theology, Philosophy
St. Vincent’s Seminary, Boyton Beach, Florida, Philosophy & Psychology
Capuchin College, Washington, D.C, Franciscan Spirituality, Theology, Philosophy
Capuchin Novitiate, Annapolis, Maryland, Franciscan Spirituality, Psychology, Philosophy
St. Leo’s Abbey, St. Leo, Florida, Benedictine Spirituality, Psychology
Ph.D. Human Science, Saybrook Institute, San Francisco, CA with Distinction
The Fielding Institute, Santa Barbara, CA, Clinical Psychology
M.S. Psychology, California Coast University
Psy.D. Professional Psychology, California Coast University, Clinical Psychology, Behavioral Science
Pastoral Counseling, Columbia Commonwealth University
D.Th. Candidate Program, University of South Africa, Christian Spirituality, Developmental Psychology
Professional Certifications:
(CQA), Certified Quality Analyst
(CSM), Certified Systems Manager
(NCR) Certificate, Systems Analysis
(CPM) Certified Program Manager
Certificate, Electrical Engineering
Certificate, Structured Systems Analysis
Certificate, Structured Systems Design
Certificate, Computer Programming
Certificate, Electronic Data Interchange
Certificate, Lexis/Nexis e-Research Master
Certificate, Applied Behavioral Science Ethics, Behavioral Economics Academy
Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance, The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
Solving Complex Problems Specialization, Macquarie University
Analyzing Complexity
Evaluating Problems
Creating Innovation
Solving Complex Problems Capstone
Futures Thinking Specialization, Institute for The Future
Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future
Forecasting Skills: See the Future Before it Happens
Ready, Set, Future! Introduction to Futures Thinking
Urgent Optimism: How to Turn Foresight into Action
Simulation Skills: This is Your Brain on the Future
Academic Awards & Recognition
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Sinclair Community College
Outstanding Scholar of the Year, PTK National Honors Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass
Doctoral Scholarship, University of Arizona
Graduate Research, The Union Graduate School/Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C.
Scholarship, New York Institute of Technology
Outstanding Scholar of the Year, National Phi Theta Kappa Honors Institute, Harvard University.
Westinghouse Research Grant, Education Improvement Through Environmental Change
Academic Scholarships, New York Institute of Technology
Recognition & Honors: Have received more than 50 international honors (Select List):
Papal Citation and Apostolic Blessing of His Holiness Pope John Paul II
Eminent Churchill Fellow, Winston Churchill Medal of Wisdom Society & Eminent Fellow, The Wisdom Hall of Fame
VIP Priority Guest, CNN World Business Development Congress Washington D.C.
Senior Fellow, Monterey Bay Management Group
Deputy Governor, American Biographical Association.
Knight of the Confederation of Chivalry, World Parliament Nominee, International Peace Prize, United Cultural Convention
Nominee, E-Learning Executive of the Year
Invitee, Visiting Ambassador in Business Development and Technology Transfer to the Soviet Union
Invitee, Host of Weekly Two Hour Radio Talk Show with Focus on Management Trends, Renaissance Radio.
Outstanding Weightlifter Award, Amateur Athletic Union, A.A.U.
Personal Highlights
Spiritual & Humanitarian Activities: Socially concerned person with primary concern for the elderly, orphaned, and the disadvantaged. Concerned about the problems facing the elderly in this technological and fast paced age. Conducted workshops for senior citizens & executives on health, nutrition, and stress management. Established a health clinic and medical network for the elderly. Currently, actively working to reduce the isolation of the elderly in nursing and retirement homes. Contributed to the establishment of an orphanage in the Third World. Funded fellowships for students in Eastern Europe to travel abroad and participate in seminars and professional training. Established a Southeast Asian International Fellowship.
Taught courses for disadvantaged students at the Community College level in Sociology, Philosophy, English, and Psychology.
Sponsored and conducted workshops for senior citizens on health, nutrition, and stress management.
Conducted workshops for senior executives on nutrition, exercise, and stress & conflict management, values clarification, business planning, time management, & human relations.
Entrepreneurial Summary: Enjoyed a life-long interest in business and enterprise incubation. Founded first company at the age of 16 - a janitorial service with three employees. Organized start-ups & joint ventures in management development, information technology, construction, estate investment & planning, career-design, recruitment, training & education.
Athletic Highlights: Former member, Amateur Athletic Union (A.A.U.), as competitor, trainer, and coach. Internationally ranked. Won 12 championships and set 22 competitive records. Won Outstanding Weightlifter Award, Ohio State A.A.U. Now in training to compete in the Masters World Championships.
Adventurer: Amateur explorer; dividing in the Red Sea; mountain climbing in Alaska; deck hand on Dutch freighter; sailing in the Bahamas, deep-sea fishing in the Caribbean, and other global adventures.
Personal Philosophy: “Life, Love, Leadership, Growth, & Honor”
“Live life fully. Love deeply with wisdom.
Lead others to great achievement.
Grow spiritually and intellectually.
Honor God and others in all I do.”
— Raymond L. Newkirk, Psy.D., Ph.D., Ph.D. —
