MICHAEL L.

AVERCH

4302 CUMBRIA LN, AUSTIN, TX, 78727

415-990-5773
maverch2@gmail.com

HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

10+ years supporting business growth with the design, development and implementation of
effective employee relations programs.
Provides strategic guidance to executive management and operational leadership for all
human capital issues, including recruiting, retention, change management, training and M&A
support.
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE

Training and Development

Building Corporate Culture
Psychology Instruction
Counseling / Coaching
Change Management
On-Boarding / Retention
Cross-Functional Team Building
Merger Transitioning
Strategic Staffing / Recruiting
Stand Up Trainer
Facilitation for Diverse Audiences
Employee Management

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY

Notre Dame De Namur University, Belmont, CA

2012-2014

Instructor in several courses in psychology including Cognitive Psychology a comprehensive

outline of problem-solving, attention, memory, neuroanatomy, neuropsychology, imagery,
categorization, and comprehension; Introduction to Psychology a review of the major theories and
orientations in psychology.
As Professor I have been responsible for curriculum, syllabi, instruction and evaluation. Additional
lecture topics include social psychology, psychological experimentation, human development
throughout the life cycle, industrial psychology, psychometrics, performance improvement, learning,
decision-making, behavioral economics, personality, stress, mental health and well-being.
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Aruna, Mountain View, CA

2008-2012

Lead the Human Resources function for a new startup company including recruitment, training and
employee development programs for all staff.
Created employee handbook, developed company policies and procedures and outlined roles,
responsibilities and expectations for all employees.
Developed and provided training for new employees regarding operations and company culture.
Manage all employee relations issues and provide ongoing feedback to employees regarding work
performance, goals and continuous improvement objectives.
Drive the people processes (performance, development, and career) to ensure that employees level of
performance and capabilities meet current and future standards.
Identify and drive communication and sharing of learning across functions to facilitate continuous
improvement.
Established and maintained ongoing feedback/response mechanisms designed to facilitate clear,
timely, internal communications.
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
Averch Consulting, Foster City, CA

2002-2008

Supported clients including BMG Entertainment, Alza Pharmaceutical and Cadence Design Systems

with customized organizational development/training programs and workshops to advance individual

and organizational performance.
Collaborated with executive management on strategic and tactical planning initiatives to clarify roles,
define key competencies and performance standards.
Engaged in counseling/coaching, individual and group conflict resolution and negotiation.
Designed and implemented organizational learning modules such as leadership development training
for senior staff.
Orchestrated company-wide change initiatives that improved work processes through delineated
goals, objectives, milestones, risks and other critical success factors.
PROGRAM MANAGER, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
QuickLogic Corporation, Sunnyvale, CA
1998-2002
Organizational Strategy
Lead contributor to strategic staff expansion; worked with hiring committees; interviewed/screened
candidates.
Synthesized and fully integrated a 70-employee work force into overall organization. Conducted indepth interviews with all newly acquired employees. Transitioned new staff in 30 days.
Led employee communication outreach programs. Designed and facilitated integration workshops to
mitigate difficulties.
Training
Assessed training needs and managed the overall training program including the recruitment of inhouse and outside facilitators. Conferred with managers and continuously monitored ROI.
Designed and introduced the QuickLogic "Accurate Training Records" system.
Taught classes in all poignant areas of employee development: team building, negotiation skills,
group dynamics, managerial skills, interviewing skills, career development, conflict resolution.
Passed training requirements for certification for ISO 2000, 2001.
Produced monthly international company-wide newsletter. Created a strong and effective
communication tools which connected employees to the company's mission and overall goals.
Wrote topical articles and handled multiple tasks associated with layout and full production.
Team Building
Developed, coordinated, facilitated executive, department and group level off-site retreats.
Created Action Plans with timelines; introduced team building model with accountability benchmarks.
Played an instrumental role in increasing employee morale and commitment to the company's goals .
COLLEGE RECRUITING INTERN
QuickLogic Corporation, Sunnyvale, CA

1997-1998

Developed and executed a national college-recruiting program.

Successfully recruited the projected number of qualified professionals for the company.
MASTERS OF EDUCATION
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

EDUCATION TRAINING

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY

University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Amherst, MA
1999 Zenger-Miller Certification Training, San Francisco, CA
2000 DDI Certification Training, Sunnyvale, CA
2008 ISPA Director Certification

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