Mary has over twenty years experience in training and consulting - encouraging dialogue and designing communication for individual and business growth. She has worked in various industries and with a variety of companies including:  Texas Instruments, Dr. Pepper, Texas Utilities, New York Life Insurance, Central and Southwest Utilities, Nissan, Verizon, EDS, AT&T, and many more.

With experience as a tenured Assistant Professor at the university level and serving in roles as a Senior Consultant and Vice President of Professional Services for two leading outplacement firms, Mary is a widely respected coach to executives and management teams.

Distinguished as a Fellow in the Institute of Career Management Professionals, Mary has participated in all aspects of job search training and career consulting including assessment, stress management, job development, and organizational change. She has worked individually with over 2,000 candidates (senior executives, exempt, and non-exempt).

She has also consulted with corporate clients, facilitated Executive Action Teams, directed outplacement projects, and managed a career center. Mary has developed and delivered programs on Effective Writing, Diversity Training, Change Management, Life Planning/Retirement Options, Team Leadership, Communications Skills, Overcoming Age Discrimination, Behavioral Interviewing, and Train-the-Trainer.

Mary holds a Master of Arts Degree from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor of Science Degree from Texas Wesleyan University.  She is past Program Director and currently an active member of the Association for Career Professionals.