Mark Christensen is seeking a new position where he can utilize his strengths in building relationships, consensus, and opportunities. He has over 30 years of experience in human resources leadership roles, including positions at Jobing Inc., the Society for Human Resource Management, the Arizona Department of Administration, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety. He holds a Master's degree in Human Resources and Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration and General Education.

1. M ar k E . C hristensen
3063 E. Cornell Ave., Gilbert, AZ 85234 · mark.christensen77@gmail.com · Tel: 602-326-5304
Personal Statement
I welcome the challenge of meeting people and winning them over! I love to nurture relationships, build trust
and consensus and seek resources to create mutual opportunities. I am a collaborative leader who loves to
create leadership learning experiences & build innovative company cultures. I am seeking a position where I
can share my strengths, talents and passion to build return on investment!
Wor k E xperience
V anguard T hought L eaders A lliance V P/Partner G lobal H R A lliance (April 2011 Present)
Create Global Alliance speaker engagements, events, and related service opportunities in Human Resources and
Leadership arenas. Connect professional associations and corporations to speakers, thought leaders and trainers .
Combine corporate alliances with key thought leaders in vital partnerships. Example of work includes a creative
partner in promoting best-selling author/presenter, Marcus Buckingham to the public and human resource
marketplace by strategically executing a 22 city book tour that propell
York Times bestselling author and Oprah Show contributor.
Regional Director H R Partnerships/A lliances (April 2006 present)
Jobing Inc., 4747 N. 22nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Creating key HR Association relationships, network connections and business resources to add
organizational value to support Jobing mission.
Develop in-kind trade opportunities with major HR conferences and events across US.
Source international best selling authors/speakers for professional development opportunities with partner
events.
Utilize other Jobing resources for trade such as; professional marketing and promotional video production,
social media technology services, web site enhancement/development services, niche advertising/ marketing
resources.
Regional Director, F ield Services (Jan 1994 - Apr 2006)
T he Society for H uman Resource M anagement, 1800 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Represented National HR Organization headquartered in Washington DC to international and local affiliates
in Pacific and Southwest Region. Primary role focused on leadership development, strategic planning,
succession, coaching and working with Boards of Directors at Region, State, and local chapter levels.
States served: AR,AZ,CA,CO,HI,KS,LA,MO,OK,NM,NV,TX
International: Territory covered Pacific Islands and Micronesia to include Guam, Saipan(CNMI) and Palau.
Compensation Program M anager (Aug 1992 - Jan 1994)
A rizona Department of A dministration, 100 N. 15th Ave. Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Managed all compensation planning activities for the ADOA Personnel System which consists of

2. approximately 37,000 state employees from approximately 100 state agencies, boards and commissions.
Conducted and administered the annual Joint Government Salary Survey (JGSS)Staff of 20, with 4 direct
reports (managers)
H uman Resource M anager (Jan 1988 - Aug 1992)
A rizona Department of Public Safety, 2102 W Encanto Blvd, Phoenix, Arizona 85009-2847
Direct HR accountability for HR areas; Benefits, Compensation, Classification, Employee Relations,
Training & Development, Records/HRIS. Indirect accountability for Testing, Selection, Placement
for apx 3000 employees both civilian and sworn officers.
Regional V ice President O perations (Aug 1985 - Jun 1987)
Diamond M ine, Inc, Phoenix, AZ (No longer in business)
Managed multi-state retail jewelry company. Thirty employees with five direct report store managers.
(Locations: Mesa, Phoenix, Tucson, Arizona and Salt Lake City, Utah)
Accountability for all business productivity through Sales, Human Resources, Credit, Collections and all
store operations.
E ducation
M aster of A rts in H uman Resources (Sep, 1991 - May, 1993)
O ttawa University, 10020 North 25th A venue,
Phoenix, A Z 85021
GPA: 3.7 Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Science, Business A dministration (Sep, 1983 - May, 1985)
University of Phoenix, 4615 E . E lwood St.
Phoenix, A Z 85040
GPA: 3.65 Business Administration
Bachelor studies (Jun, 1977 - Jan, 1978)
B righam Young University, 150 E 1230
North, Provo, U T 84602
General Education Business Management
A chievements
Foreign Service Mission Assignment - UK 1978-80 Member Society HR Management - 1987 - present
Valley of Sun HR Association - 1987 - present (Board Member 1992-1996, President 1995) Professionals In
HR Assoc.(CA) 2006 - present (Foundation Board Member 2008-11) Arizona Management Association
2009 - present AZ Administrators Association 1992-94 Certified Public Manager CPM 1994 AZ Affirmative

3. Action Association 1990-92 American Society of Assn. Executives 1994- 2008 American Society for
Training & Dev. 1991-93 Junior Achievement of Arizona - Annual "You're Hired" HS Student Competition
2009 - present Valley of the Sun United Way - Volunteer Rep 1993-97 Boy Scouts of America - Grand
Canyon Council