Private Industry

Starting out in the hospitality industry in the early 90’s, Scott has experience in many facets of running a business - big or small. As Assistant Manager of a luxury resort on the Mendocino Coast, manager of multiple bed and breakfasts and marketing adviser for dozens of tourism related businesses, Scott is able to dive right in and help your business increase efficiencies and raise its bottom line.

organizational strategy and development

No matter how long a business has been around or whether it is big or small, there are always ways to improve your systems, policies and procedures to increase profits as well as employee (and owner) professional satisfaction. Whether the job is big or small, Scott will work with you to develop a plan which works specifically for you and your business - without disrupting your everyday workflow. Organizational strategy and development is ongoing and Scott is available to assist every step of the way.

bookkeeping and administration

Scott has been a bookkeeper and general administrator for small businesses and non-profits for close to 20 years. His experience overseeing administration of a small city rounds out his abilities to provide all types of administrative services. Specializing in everyday administrative and bookkeeping tasks, Scott can assist no matter your company’s office needs while providing a unique perspective from his broad experience working in multiple industries.

Public Sector

Serving as Fort Bragg’s first Administrative Services Director for over 3 years, Scott was able to extensively further his education and experience in human resources, labor negotiations, risk management and emergency response. Serving in a leadership capacity and by providing a unique and outside perspective, Scott can help your public agency with administrative challenges of any size - especially those “back burner” projects which never get done.

human resources

Directing HR for a small agency, Scott was able to oversee all aspects of public agency human resources - a complicated and very detail oriented job. Scott currently has both his certification from CalPELRA for Labor Negotiations as well as a Senior Certified Professional with IPMA-HR and is able to help you with any of your HR needs - whether its ongoing or project-based. We all know how busy HR departments can be. Scott is available to help with those projects and tasks that have been on the back burner but need to get done.

labor negotiations/compensation studies

Need someone to assist or lead in your next round of negotiations, Scott has a Master’s Degree in Conflict Resolution and a proven track record for successful negotiations. He brings the right personality and skills to the table. Dependable, accurate information is key when dealing with labor negotiations. Scott has conducted several compensation and classification studies and is available to spend the necessary time and effort in obtaining the best information to help you in your decision making.

Not-For-Profit

For those of you who have done it, starting your own non-profit is no easy task. Scott help create and later run Mendocino County’s first Destination Marketing Organization. During his 10 years as Executive Director, the organization received the only professional accreditation available as well as receive close to 20 marketing, community/public relations and event awards within California and throughout the US.

board and organizational development

Serving on a non-profit board while very rewarding is never easy. It can be confusing, overwhelming and frustrating. This is especially true for non-profit organizations who are new or going through cyclical change. Scott has both served on and worked with many boards on developing both Board structure, policies and culture as well as organizational structure, policies and culture. An organization is only as successful as the organization it serves. Both sides need to compliment each other and work together to succeed.

strategic planning

Organizations are constantly in a state of flux and growth. Ensuring you have a clear and concise strategic direction is one key element of your success. Scott has experience working with organizations in both developing new strategic directions as well as updating and revising strategies which may be out-of-date or no longer relevant to the goals and missions of the organization. Our holistic approach is essential to any company looking to grow.