Debbie Stock, MS, SPHR
24251 White Oak Drive, Plainfield, IL 60585815-436-4890 (home)815-690-7292 (mobile)Debbie.Stock@att.net

Learning and Organization Development Executive
Innovative learning and organization development executive will energize your organization, decrease
stress, and bring out the best in each person. Expert at designing and implementing effectiveness programs
to engage employees, achieve results, and ready the workforce for the future!

“Debbie’s brilliance in helping
people excel drives her unique
capacity to turn satisfactory
performance into extraordinary
achievement. Her talents
surpass that of any colleague,
past and present.”
Cathryn Gabor
SVP, Human Resources
CEVA

“Debbie is a cutting edge
leader. She gets to the heart of
the issues by using evidencebased research. Her innovative
programs lead to positive
change.”
Karen Gallagher
Executive Director,
Adventist Midwest Health

Core Competencies and Leadership Strengths
Learning and Development Programs
Curriculum Architecture Design
Organizational Learning
Diversity and Inclusion
Executive Coaching
Project Management

Appreciative Inquiry
Systems Thinking
Talent Management
Succession Planning
Performance Management
Change Management

Certificates and Specialized Training
Senior Professional Human Resources
Creating Contagious Change, Tipping Point
HeartMath Coach and Trainer
Learning Lab Facilitator

Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Leading at the Speed of Trust
Society for Organizational Learning
Thinking/Quality Tools

Education
Doctoral Candidate, Organizational Leadership Northcentral University, Prescott Valley, AZ
Master of Science, Training & Development University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL
Bachelor of Science, Applied Business University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL

Honors and Recognition
Presented “Integrated Learning Model” at Linkage's Emotional Intelligence conference
Presented at “Leadership Development Through Employee Engagement” at Morehead
Conference
Presented at HeartMath's "Best Practices" symposium
Presented “Integrated Learning Model” at Society for Organizational Learning conference
Interviewed for Systems Thinker newsletter on performance effectiveness programs
Featured in cover story for Training magazine
Interviewed for Business 2.0 magazine on performance effectiveness programs
Adjunct professor, Lewis University

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“Debbie has an infectious,
passionate enthusiasm for
leadership development. She
has a special way of connecting
with people to develop and
foster positive relationships.”
Karen Stratton, PhD, RN
VP, Women’s &
Children’s
University of Chicago
Medicine

“...exceptional OD
leader...understands and
quickly translates workplace
issues into positive outcomes.”
Jackie Medland, PhD
VP & Chief Nurse
Executive, Presence St.
Joseph Medical Center

Debbie Stock possesses
unrelenting integrity. She
upholds the standards she has
set for herself and shows great
compassion for others. She is
a remarkable woman!
Tiesa Hughes-Dillard
Clinical Director
Presence Health

Professional Experience
University of Chicago Medicine
Chicago, IL
Director Organization Development, January 2012-January 2014
Reestablished Organization Development to serve the needs of 6800 employees
Achieved 98% leader and 92% employee participation in a new service and standards
Drove operational excellence by preparing 4000 employees &physicians for a new hospital
Improved employee engagement by 11%
Achieved 86% participation for the annual employee engagement survey
Achieved 84% compliance for annual action planning process for employee engagement
Developed and implement 12 tools for project and change management
Established a four-tiered progressive curriculum for all levels
Presided over the diversity and inclusion sub-committee for learning and development
Prepared 90% of the leaders in the use of an objective performance evaluations process
Achieved 81% favorable ratings on new employee onboarding
Formed 6 partnerships with universities, schools, and funding sources
Developed and managed $1.4m department budget
Provena Health
Mokena, IL
Organizational Development Director, January 2007-January 2012
Collaborated with senior executives to drive organizational change and effectiveness
Obtained $5000 from foundation board to provide education for 300 employees
Used the tipping point change strategy to shift the attitudes of670 leaders and employees
Designed the Remarkable Patient Experience movement to improve customer satisfaction
Achieved national best practice designation for new performance management process
Developed and conducted succession and talent management for 300 emerging executives
Implemented person-centered accountability to improve customer satisfaction scores
Presented leadership development sessions at 6 Leadership Development Institute events
Evaluated best practices of 22 leaders to improve leadership development
Tri-Land Properties
Westchester, IL
Human Resources Director, January 2005-December 2006
Designed and implemented a performance planning and evaluation system
Led benefit program design, selection, and administration
Directed assimilation and training programs for all levels, including executives
Assessed training and performance needs of for entire organization
Recruited, hired, and provided staffing for multiple locations throughout the United States

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“Debbie provides leadership
and direction while inspiring
others to strive for excellence in
all aspects of their
responsibilities.”
Stephen Sellers
Director, Tellabs Learning
& Organization
Development - Retired

“...unsurpassed in innovation,
creativity, and knowledge of
what it takes to create
sustainable success.”
Nick Zeniuk
Global Consultant and
Retired Ford Executive

Professional Experience – Early Positions
Tellabs
Naperville, IL
Organization Development Consultant, September 1997-April 2002
Facilitated 12 executive level strategic planning sessions in 3 countries
Reviewed and improved integration process for 3 merger/acquisitions
Led a global learning organization initiative for 6 divisions
Designed and developed 45 competency profiles for global service division
Managed $1.5 training budget
Developed integrated learning/training programs for employees and leaders
Designed and implemented New Hire Orientation for 1,500 new hires
Designed concept for succession planning
Creative Concepts
Joliet, IL
Executive Director and Owner, April 1985-January 2005
Established and implemented business models for 15 start-up organizations
Designed, developed, and delivered customized training programs for 3,5000 professionals
Provided executive coaching for 50 leaders
Delivered professional presentations at 30 international events
Directed and implemented fundraising events for 5 NFL and NBA teams
Contributed to “The Five Best Moves” in Family Circle Magazine
Joliet Park District
Program Coordinator, July 1988-June 1993

“Being a part of Debbie’s
fitness businesses help to jump
start my career as a fitness
professional. Debbie served as
a catalyst for the fitness
industry and a role model for
others to follow.”
Pam Kraay
Prairies State College

Joliet, IL

Managed staff of 25 recreation/fitness professionals
Responsible for personnel management from recruiting, interviewing, hiring, performance
evaluation, and other employee relation activities
Additional responsibilities included program design, development, implementation, and
evaluation for fitness and gymnastic departments
Established creative marketing and promotion activities
Published “An All Star Approach to Marketing” in state Park & Recreation magazine
Movement Incorporated
Business Owner, April 1980-June 1988

Joliet, IL

Started a fitness business and served over 5,000 members
Conceived and developed new business strategies
Directed all human resource management programs
Created marketing and advertising programs
Designed and choreographed a wide range of fitness programs

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Debbie Stock Resume 2013

  • 1.
    Debbie Stock, MS,SPHR 24251 White Oak Drive, Plainfield, IL 60585815-436-4890 (home)815-690-7292 (mobile)Debbie.Stock@att.net Learning and Organization Development Executive Innovative learning and organization development executive will energize your organization, decrease stress, and bring out the best in each person. Expert at designing and implementing effectiveness programs to engage employees, achieve results, and ready the workforce for the future! “Debbie’s brilliance in helping people excel drives her unique capacity to turn satisfactory performance into extraordinary achievement. Her talents surpass that of any colleague, past and present.” Cathryn Gabor SVP, Human Resources CEVA “Debbie is a cutting edge leader. She gets to the heart of the issues by using evidencebased research. Her innovative programs lead to positive change.” Karen Gallagher Executive Director, Adventist Midwest Health Core Competencies and Leadership Strengths Learning and Development Programs Curriculum Architecture Design Organizational Learning Diversity and Inclusion Executive Coaching Project Management Appreciative Inquiry Systems Thinking Talent Management Succession Planning Performance Management Change Management Certificates and Specialized Training Senior Professional Human Resources Creating Contagious Change, Tipping Point HeartMath Coach and Trainer Learning Lab Facilitator Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Leading at the Speed of Trust Society for Organizational Learning Thinking/Quality Tools Education Doctoral Candidate, Organizational Leadership Northcentral University, Prescott Valley, AZ Master of Science, Training & Development University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL Bachelor of Science, Applied Business University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL Honors and Recognition Presented “Integrated Learning Model” at Linkage's Emotional Intelligence conference Presented at “Leadership Development Through Employee Engagement” at Morehead Conference Presented at HeartMath's "Best Practices" symposium Presented “Integrated Learning Model” at Society for Organizational Learning conference Interviewed for Systems Thinker newsletter on performance effectiveness programs Featured in cover story for Training magazine Interviewed for Business 2.0 magazine on performance effectiveness programs Adjunct professor, Lewis University Debbie Stock Page 1
  • 2.
    “Debbie has aninfectious, passionate enthusiasm for leadership development. She has a special way of connecting with people to develop and foster positive relationships.” Karen Stratton, PhD, RN VP, Women’s & Children’s University of Chicago Medicine “...exceptional OD leader...understands and quickly translates workplace issues into positive outcomes.” Jackie Medland, PhD VP & Chief Nurse Executive, Presence St. Joseph Medical Center Debbie Stock possesses unrelenting integrity. She upholds the standards she has set for herself and shows great compassion for others. She is a remarkable woman! Tiesa Hughes-Dillard Clinical Director Presence Health Professional Experience University of Chicago Medicine Chicago, IL Director Organization Development, January 2012-January 2014 Reestablished Organization Development to serve the needs of 6800 employees Achieved 98% leader and 92% employee participation in a new service and standards Drove operational excellence by preparing 4000 employees &physicians for a new hospital Improved employee engagement by 11% Achieved 86% participation for the annual employee engagement survey Achieved 84% compliance for annual action planning process for employee engagement Developed and implement 12 tools for project and change management Established a four-tiered progressive curriculum for all levels Presided over the diversity and inclusion sub-committee for learning and development Prepared 90% of the leaders in the use of an objective performance evaluations process Achieved 81% favorable ratings on new employee onboarding Formed 6 partnerships with universities, schools, and funding sources Developed and managed $1.4m department budget Provena Health Mokena, IL Organizational Development Director, January 2007-January 2012 Collaborated with senior executives to drive organizational change and effectiveness Obtained $5000 from foundation board to provide education for 300 employees Used the tipping point change strategy to shift the attitudes of670 leaders and employees Designed the Remarkable Patient Experience movement to improve customer satisfaction Achieved national best practice designation for new performance management process Developed and conducted succession and talent management for 300 emerging executives Implemented person-centered accountability to improve customer satisfaction scores Presented leadership development sessions at 6 Leadership Development Institute events Evaluated best practices of 22 leaders to improve leadership development Tri-Land Properties Westchester, IL Human Resources Director, January 2005-December 2006 Designed and implemented a performance planning and evaluation system Led benefit program design, selection, and administration Directed assimilation and training programs for all levels, including executives Assessed training and performance needs of for entire organization Recruited, hired, and provided staffing for multiple locations throughout the United States Debbie Stock Page 2
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    “Debbie provides leadership anddirection while inspiring others to strive for excellence in all aspects of their responsibilities.” Stephen Sellers Director, Tellabs Learning & Organization Development - Retired “...unsurpassed in innovation, creativity, and knowledge of what it takes to create sustainable success.” Nick Zeniuk Global Consultant and Retired Ford Executive Professional Experience – Early Positions Tellabs Naperville, IL Organization Development Consultant, September 1997-April 2002 Facilitated 12 executive level strategic planning sessions in 3 countries Reviewed and improved integration process for 3 merger/acquisitions Led a global learning organization initiative for 6 divisions Designed and developed 45 competency profiles for global service division Managed $1.5 training budget Developed integrated learning/training programs for employees and leaders Designed and implemented New Hire Orientation for 1,500 new hires Designed concept for succession planning Creative Concepts Joliet, IL Executive Director and Owner, April 1985-January 2005 Established and implemented business models for 15 start-up organizations Designed, developed, and delivered customized training programs for 3,5000 professionals Provided executive coaching for 50 leaders Delivered professional presentations at 30 international events Directed and implemented fundraising events for 5 NFL and NBA teams Contributed to “The Five Best Moves” in Family Circle Magazine Joliet Park District Program Coordinator, July 1988-June 1993 “Being a part of Debbie’s fitness businesses help to jump start my career as a fitness professional. Debbie served as a catalyst for the fitness industry and a role model for others to follow.” Pam Kraay Prairies State College Joliet, IL Managed staff of 25 recreation/fitness professionals Responsible for personnel management from recruiting, interviewing, hiring, performance evaluation, and other employee relation activities Additional responsibilities included program design, development, implementation, and evaluation for fitness and gymnastic departments Established creative marketing and promotion activities Published “An All Star Approach to Marketing” in state Park & Recreation magazine Movement Incorporated Business Owner, April 1980-June 1988 Joliet, IL Started a fitness business and served over 5,000 members Conceived and developed new business strategies Directed all human resource management programs Created marketing and advertising programs Designed and choreographed a wide range of fitness programs Debbie Stock Page 3