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Robert S. Barkhaus, Ph.D., CVE
9602 Coldwater Road Suite 206
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Phone: (260) 469-0999
Fax: (260) 469-4041
information@nationalvocationalexpert.com
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy, 1974 - Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Major: Counseling and Personnel Services
Master of Arts, 1969 - Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Bachelor of Science, 1966 - Ball State University, Muncie, IN
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1985-Present, National Career Consultants, Inc., Fort Wayne, IN
President
1997-2001, The Center for Human Resources, Fort Wayne, IN
Co-Founder
The companies of The Center For Human Resources are dedicated to providing clients with personalized human resource services that include professional and executive search, workforce development and selection, outplacement programs, assessment and consultation, employee leasing and outsourcing of human resources operations.
1985-2001, National Corporate Consultants, Inc., Fort Wayne, IN
Vice President
1977-Present, Social Security Administration, Bureau of Hearings and Appeals
Vocational Expert Witness
1974-1985, Indiana-Purdue University, Fort Wayne, IN
Director of Counseling, Testing and Placement Services
1969-1973, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Assistant Dean of Students
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Vocational Expert (CVE), Diplomat, American Board of Vocational Experts, 1984
Certified Counselor, National Board of Certified Counselors, Inc., 1984
Certified Career Counselor, National Board of Certified Counselors, Inc., 1985
CONSULTING/RESEARCH (Partial List)
"Future Employment Needs Survey," JobWorks/Northeast Indiana Private Industry Council, Inc. (NIPIC), 1995, 1992
"Comprehensive Skills and Employment Assessment For 1992 and Beyond," Anthis Career Center, 1992
"Banking Needs Assessment Survey," Survey of 250 banks in Indiana to assess changes in personnel over last two years and areas of future needs, 1988
"Northeast Indiana Employer Needs Assessment Survey," Indiana Northeast Agency Partnership, 1985
"1984 Comprehensive Needs Assessment for Vocational Skills and Programs in Northeast Indiana," Fort Wayne Regional Vocational School, 1984
PUBLICATIONS
Published many professional articles and five career development textbooks. Most recent publications are:
BestSelect, National Career Consultants, Inc., Fort Wayne, IN, 2003
"10 Keys for Conducting a Safe and Successful Employee Separation", Leading Edge, National Career Consultants, Inc., Fort Wayne, IN, 2002
Directions - An Executive Career Marketing Program, National Career Consultants, Inc., Fort Wayne, IN, 1990, 1992, 1997, 2001, 2006
Charting Your Career and Job Search, National Career Consultants, Inc., Fort Wayne, IN 1990, 1992, 1997, 2000, 2006
Career Decision Making and Job Search - A New Perspective, Career Search Ministries, Fort Wayne, IN, 1998
The Basics for a Successful Job Search, National Career Consultants, Inc., Fort Wayne, IN, 1993, 1997
"Self Assessment - The Key to Finding Your Passion and a Successful Job Search!", Leading Edge, National Career Consultants, Inc., Fort Wayne, IN, 2000
"How Outplacement Reduces Potential Litigation", Employment Marketplace, Summer Issue, 1993
"Knowing Yourself - Assessing Your Skills and Needs", National Business Employment Weekly, September, 1992
"Manager's Guide for Conducting a Positive, Legal, and Successful Employee Separation", National Career Consultants, Inc., Fort Wayne, IN, 1992, revised 2003
"Are You Prepared If the Ax Falls?", National Business Employment Weekly, March 1991
New Horizons Out-Placement Guide, Career Management Systems, Fort Wayne, IN, 1981
Threads: A Tapestry of Self and Career Exploration, Third Edition, co-authored, Kendall-Hunt Publishers, Dubuque, IA, 1985, 164 pp.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
International Association of Career Management Professionals
American Board of Counseling and Development
American Board of Vocational Experts
STATE AND NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Made over 40 state and national presentations including most recent ones:
"Planning and Preparing for a Changing Workforce," N.W. Ohio Human Resources Association, Bryan, OH 2007
"The Role of the Vocational Expert in Social Security Disability and Family Law Incapacity Maintenance," Allen County Bar Association, Fort Wayne, IN, 2005
"Vocational Assessment and Apportionment," Indiana Self-Insurers Association, Indianapolis, IN, 2004
"Selecting and Hiring the Best Candidate," Auburn Human Resources Association, Auburn, IN, 2003
"Firing Without Fear" Seminar, Sycamore Seminar Series, Fort Wayne, IN, 2003
"Hiring With Confidence" Seminar, Sycamore Seminar Series, Fort Wayne, IN, 2003
"BestSelect - Interviewing, Selection, and Recruitment" Seminar, The Center for Human Resources, Fort Wayne, IN, 2002
"Reducing the Threat of Violence in the Workplace," The Center for Human Resources Forum Series, Fort Wayne, IN, 2002
"From the Classroom to the Boardroom," International Career Development Conference, Seattle, WA, 2001
"Helping People Find and Follow Their Passion - A Fresh Look at the Future of Professional Outplacement Services," 10th Global Career Development Conference, Tucson, AZ, 2001
"Rightsizing Your Organization The Right Way," Fort Wayne Business Forum, 1998
"Outplacement - The Right Thing To Do!", Northwest Ohio Human Resouces Association, Bryan, OH, 1997
"Role of Outplacement in Conducting a Smooth and Successful Employee Separation," Auburn Area Personnel Associate, 1994
"Outplacement - A Humanistic Approach to Employee Separation", Human Resources Council of Southwestern Michigan, 1992
"Future Employment Needs Survey Results," Presented to Education, Business and Community Leaders of Northeast Indiana, 1992
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