Joseph Price - Phoenix, Arizona

President, CEO

Phoenix, Arizona

Consulting, Education, Human Resources

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Training and Development Executive/Consultant/Coach with an outstanding record in designing and facilitating innovative, performance-based programs that cut costs, and increase revenues, customer satisfaction and employee motivation. Proven leadership to influence and build responsive, competitive teams focused on organizational goals and continuous improvement.
Over 25 years of experience with proven expertise in:

Organizational and Staff Development From Needs Analysis Through Measurement Of Results
Design and Implementation Of Performance-Based Training Programs
New Business and Major Account Development
Motivation and Coaching At All Levels
Strategic Visioning and Planning
Project Management
Process and System Improvement
Company Culture and Change Management
Sales Management
Performance Management via Personality Profiling
Insightful Root-Cause Problem Analysis and Creative Problem Solving

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SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Designed, implemented and coordinated multiple training programs within several divisions and plants of a multi-national chemicals company with measurable improvements in more effective employee utilization, substantial cost savings, and increased revenue.
Developed and implemented breakthrough plans for sales staff, instructors, and leadership team of a major training company franchise that resulted in a dramatic turnaround in employee retention, increased customer satisfaction, and a 140% increase in gross revenue.
Trained and taught shop floor workers in quality improvement, process reengineering techniques, and people skills which improved employee morale, on-time delivery, and created a $475,000 cost savings within just 6 months.
Coached a redesign of a regional supermarket\'s senior executive team\'s leadership style that caused a major culture change in the organization\'s implementation of its strategic vision, and exploded regional growth.
Identified the major and root causes of severe turnover and morale problems for a recruiting advertising company and implemented a comprehensive program that improved company culture, teamwork, client satisfaction, and increased gross revenue.
Redesigned a comprehensive training program midstream for a car dealership to specifically meet the needs and skill-gap requirements of the participants substantially increasing the customer satisfaction index, sales and departmental teamwork.
Designed a comprehensive and integrated training and coaching program for all employees, from senior staff through managers to shop floor workers of a large clothing manufacturing company causing the breakdown of major management-employee communication barriers and resulted in substantial cost savings and a much smoother and easier plant relocation effort.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INTENTIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS, LLC, Phoenix, AZ 2002 - Present
Founder/President
Established this independent training and coaching company to provide inspiration, knowledge, skills, tools and support to help individuals live more intentionally and enjoy life with more peace, fulfillment, meaning and success. Developed the 9-Key Intentional Living Model which is the basis of the Intentional Living Seriesa package of eight personal and professional training programs. Hired and trained CORE team members, sales professionals, workshop presenters and program instructors. Created partnerships with organizations such as University of Phoenix and Executive Training Solutions.
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING SOLUTIONS, INC, Glendale, AZ 1998 - Present
Founder/President
Established this independent training and consulting company to assess needs and gaps, then design, customize and deliver business and employee development solutions. Utilized as a Quality consultant, personal and team Trainer, Keynote Speaker, and Executive level coach. Developed business plans, budget, and growth strategies, and designed web site, logos and support material.
LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, INC, OF SOUTHEASTERN PA 1991 - 1998
Customized Corporate Solutions Director/Senior Instructor
Designed, tailored, and delivered customized Dale Carnegie Training programs for in-house corporate use. Involved daily with new business development, sales team management and coaching, instructor enhancement, and program re-design.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, Allentown, PA 1990 - 1991
Real Estate Projects Director
Coordinated real estate marketing, leasing, and development projects to meet the objectives of the Urban Economic Development Plan. Staffed marketing committees, and assisted in analysis and planning of projects. Built working relationships with the brokerage and business communities, property owners, and developers toward the goal of business expansion and retention in the City.
BLOCH DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, Fairfax, VA 1988 - 1990
Vice President/Director of Acquisitions
Responsible for all aspects of commercial and large-tract, residential property acquisitions including identification, evaluation, contracting, securing financing, and some joint-venture creation. Defined and implemented company\'s short and long term goals, and supervised main office operations.
FIRST CAPITAL REALTY, INC, Washington, DC 1985 - 1988
Agent, Land Sales Division Manager
Created a commercial land sales division which contributed to 1/3rd of overall gross revenue of $176Mil. Hired, trained and managed 5 new agents in the new division.
LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, INC, of DC 1982 - 1985
Training Consultant/Instructor
Sold and taught Dale Carnegie Training programs to individuals and companies. Designed and conducted seminars on topics such as sales, human dynamics, personal growth, management techniques, etc.
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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT
Featured Author, Roadmap to Success, with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard