Role and Company
Sr. Manager, Human Resources Operations (Coca-Cola North America), Coca-Cola
Expertise
16 years experience in human resources
Location
Sarasota , FL
About Rick
Rick Baron is a Leader, Advisor, Business Partner, Career Coach, and Author specializing in Recruiting, Human Resources, Talent, and HR Process Management that help organizations exceed their highest objectives through the efforts of its members.
Rick’s credentials include the designation of Senior Professional in Human Resources issued by the Society for Human Resources Management and Certified Personnel Consultant issued by the National Association of Personnel Services. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Management and a Master’s Degree in Business and has completed doctoral studies in Organizational Leadership and post-graduate studies in Instructional Design.
Rick’s community involvement includes being a member of the board of the Suncoast Workforce Board and Sarasota-Manatee Human Resources Association and chairs committees that promote HR certification and career development within the Human Resources field.
He was awarded “HR Professional of the Year” by the Sarasota-Manatee Human Resources Association and nominated HR Volunteer of the Year for HR Florida, the Florida SHRM Affiliate.
Rick is the author of "Your Career 101" a career guide currently being used by the University of South Florida Careers Office. He is also the course designer and primary instructor for the University of Miami's Human Resources Certificate Program.
He is a ten-year military veteran of both the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Coast Guard.