Michael Nicholas: Strategic HR Leader and Business Consultant

Summary

Michael Nicholas is a seasoned professional with many years of experience in strategic leadership and business consulting. Throughout his career, he has consistently exceeded expectations, driving impactful results from a Fortune 500 company to small- to medium-size businesses to University and local community projects. Currently, Michael leverages his expertise by providing consulting services to businesses and non-profits as well as offering individual coaching and development programs.

Key Skills

• Strategic Leadership

• Business Consulting

• Talent Development & Coaching

• Leadership Development

• Organizational Development

• Change Management

Experience

• Michael Nicholas Consulting (2015 - Present) - USA, Business Consultant

• Delivers customized consulting solutions for businesses and non-profit organizations, focusing on areas of greatest need and opportunity.

• Proven track record of success with clients such as Fastware Inc., Earthworks Brewing, and Beechwood Trails Park & Pool.

• Offers individual development and coaching programs to help individuals reach their full potential.

• McDonald's Corporation (2012 - 2015) - Chicago, Illinois, McOpCo Human Resources Officer

• Provided strategic HR leadership and consulting to a 1600-restaurant organization with over $4 billion in annual sales.

• Developed and led a team of 90 HR professionals, supporting over 90,000 restaurant employees.

• McDonald's Corporation (2011 - 2012) - Chicago, Illinois, McOpCo Director of Training and Development

• Led the development and implementation of innovative and impactful talent development strategies.

• Partnered with HR and Operations to build long-term strategic workforce plans.

• McDonald's Corporation (2007 - 2010) - Chicago, Illinois, Divisional Human Resources Officer

• Oversaw HR strategy and diversity program implementation across a division of 4,400 restaurants and 800 Owner Operator organizations.