Chris Osborn

Experience

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  Solo Practictioner

  May 1987 - Sept 1999

  Attorney

  I was a lawyer for over 12 years with an emphasis in commercial matters, labor and employment and defense litigation (products liability and aviation).While I chose to leave the practice, I maintain a deep interest in the field. I've worked with a number of lawyers and law firms over the years on workplace management and career management (including career change) issues.My single most enjoyable project as a lawyer was the 20+ years I helped out the St. Louis Cardinals on salary arbitration matters. Show less

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  The Daniel & Henry Co.

  Sept 1999 - Jan 2002

  Manager - HR

  Managed HR function for independent insurance agency, Duties included, talent management & human capital, recruiting, employee development, employee relations, compliance, risk management and benefits, etc.

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  Washington University

  Jan 2001 - Jun 2012

  Adjunct Professor

  Developed and taught a course at University College in the Human Resources Management Program (Master's Degree) called Harassment in the Workplace. The whole social media and LinkedIn, Facebook thing has really thrown some new challenges into the mix over the last few years.Also taught Risk Management in the Construction Industry at the School of Engineering - Sever Institute of Higher Education.

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  Self Employed

  Jan 2002 - Jun 2004

  Consultant and Career Coach

  This was my first prolonged effort at self-employment, and I learned a lot from this experience. I worked with two St. Louis-based outplacement firms as a career transition coach. I ran a career center for a major securities organization in St. Louis, and I was involved with NCS Pearson on the staffing and recruiting project for the TSA. That project kept me away from home for many months, and I had a chance to conduct weekly orientation sessions for new TSA hires for a few months near the end of 2002.I loved many aspects of self-employment such as the creativity to develop content and projects, the writing and relationship building. Show less

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  TALX

  Jun 2004 - Sept 2007

  Client Services Training Manager - E-Learning, Instructional Design & Marketing

  Developed an e-learning training tool. Product focused on HR Compliance (Sexual Harassment) and basic supervisory and management skills related to performance management. Served as product manager for client facing training products, which included service as subject matter expert on e-learning, instructional design, compliance and harassment in the workplace. Also developed substantial elements of marketing materials, message, conducted competitive research and market segment research. Initial e-learning course on reducing unemployment expenses won international recognition for excellence in e-learning - Total Content Category from Brandon-Hall Publishing, 2005 (Silver). Show less

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  BPI Group

  Sept 2007 - Jul 2010

  Senior Consultant - Human Capital, Social Media, Innovation, Career Transition Coach & Linked In

  BPI role evolved from a coaching only focus to the development of programs for personal branding and marketing for clients. Also introduced digital technologies to the organization including virtual training, webinars, and social media. Developed the basic operational model which includes remote and technology-based coaching, content based educational webinars and job aids now employed by BPI Group for its core outplacement business. Played a leadership role in the introduction of social media as a job search tool and key skill to be taught to candidates, and introduced the global organization to the value and effective utilization of technology and virtual coaching and pioneered the use of digital tools increasing the reach, effectiveness and scope of its coaching business.Provided organizational effectiveness consulting to clients including multiple senior leaders in complex business environments. Some specific projects included succession planning, executive coaching, train the trainer, and Human Resources audits. Show less

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  Business Training Library

  Aug 2008 - Oct 2008

  Consultant - Instructional Designer

  Instructional Designer for custom developed E-Learning course. Custom developed course resulted in client buying additional multiple coures. Also served as primary developer on project using Lectora.

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  BizLibrary

  Aug 2010 - Jan 2016

  VP Marketing | Strategy | Communications | Digital Marketing | Lead Generation | Content

  Led the development and implementation of a strategic marketing function.Results include, but are not limited to development of strategic marketing plans, marketing budget management, events, e-mail marketing, inbound and content marketing, digital marketing and lead generation. Efforts resulted in 10x qualified lead volume for the organization over 5.5 year period, 2X growth in website traffic, 4X growth in conversions of website traffic into leads.Connected the marketing function to sales to help drive a substantial increase in both new sales volume by dollars, dollars per sale and client acquisition. Efforts also resulted in steady decrease in cost per lead even as lead volume and marketing channels increased.Managed the marketing team to high levels of performance and mastery of marketing technology, buyer persona development, content development and curation, new website design and launch, marketing automation, digital marketing, communications, and branding.Content generated led to emergence as a thought leader in many HR and employee development areas including leadership development, employee development, coaching, team building, succession planning, and strategic Human Resources. Show less

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  Chris Osborn Advisors

  Jan 2016 - Jul 2020

  Strategic Leader | Director | Strategy | Planning | Communications | Digital Marketing

  Marketing and Corporate Communications challenges are problematic for many organizations, and it’s not because of a lack skills or ability. Frequently, the challenges relate to a lack of available resources and sometimes the need for fresh perspectives. It’s in this fascinating space where many of my marketing passions reside. I love to help organizations develop marketing strategies that grow their business through lead generation, account-based marketing, content marketing or creation, digital strategies, and communications to prospective and existing clients.The experience I bring to both clients and leadership roles (VP or Director) is based upon years of business knowledge and industry expertise in marketing, professional services, human resources, training, employee development, and learning technology. Working with senior leaders & executives throughout my career shapes a results-driven approach to connecting programs to strategic business goals. My experience also lends itself to providing critical support for business growth through effective marketing strategies, collaboration, leadership, training and education, systematic approaches to business metrics, and management of high-performing teams.I am also working to develop high-impact research reports for a major HR professional association client. The projects are diverse, and require me to sift through data from surveys and find a narrative inside the data to develop compelling reports and webcasts for clients. Topics covered include, but are not limited to: employer branding, HCM solutions, succession planning, employee recruitment and retention, digital strategies, affirmative action, and employee engagement. Show less

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  F-stop

  Jul 2020 - Dec 2022

  Director of Marketing
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  Life After Law - US

  Nov 2022 - Jan 2024

  Founder

  Life After Law - US provides career transition services to lawyers who want to either make a career change to another profession or simple find their niche within the law. Services will be a blend of online coaching and content and in-person events.This will be a bit of a work in progress! I'll update as I go! The website is now live - www.lifeafterlawus.com. I have the first in person workshop set for January 27th at 4220 Duncan Ave., St. Louis, MO 631110. That is located in the CIC.We have very limited space in this first workshop. Registration will be limited to five people, so sign up soon if you want to make sure you have a spot. Also - this first session is set at a 40% discount off the regular price of $2,500. So, take advantage of this offer of a full-day workshop, plus 6 (six) one-on-one coaching sessions for just $1,500 per person. Show less

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  SHIFT HR Compliance Training, LLC

  Oct 2023 - now

  Head of Marketing

  SHIFT HR Compliance Training is an innovative e-learning company focused on helping client companies improve the quality of their work environments. This is definitely not your traditional e-learning, either. The content is video based offering employees a chance to learn from immersive experiences in situations common in todays' complex work environments.

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  Self.

  Feb 2025 - now

  Retired