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Cynthia DeMers

 

Cynthia brings over 20 years of leadership experience to both profit and not-for-profit organizations. Her career spans information technology (IT) system development, project management, training, executive coaching and group dynamics consulting in predominantly service-oriented industries. Cynthia utilizes transformational strategies to identify and analyze internal and external causes of performance problems, and implement plans for successful resolution.

Cynthia works with groups and individuals to ascertain the manner in which they will achieve success. Her holistic approach to the needs and goals of organizations and individuals creates win-win opportunities for both employers and employees. Through coaching, whether part of an ongoing relationship or a periodic review process, she helps people to identify objectives, formulate goals, and to identify and face challenges by building on strengths. She motivates individuals and groups to reach their goals by developing an action plan with them and supporting their accountability to the plan and their objectives.

For more than a decade, Cynthia has played a major role conducting needs assessments, making recommendations, and facilitating changes in organizations. Cynthia has actively identified and implemented process and quality improvement solutions. Her ability to tailor presentations to fit her audience insures that new procedures and concepts are understood and received with comfort and enthusiasm.

A hands-on professional, Cynthia’s consultative and interpersonal styles champion all categories of diversity and facilitate personal and professional growth. Cynthia is a member of International Coach Federation. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management and a Masters of Human Resource and Organization Development with emphasis in Organizational Development. The University of San Francisco awarded both degrees.

A partial list of current clients follows:
The Ballard Group, Inc.
E&J Gallo Winery
Black Mesa Capital, LLC
The Diablo Valley AIDS Center
BREAD (Berkeley Region Exchange and Development)