STAFF PROFILES

MARIA B. PERSICO

Maria Persico is President of Career Management Consultants, Inc. She has been associated with the company since her late husband, Louis Persico, founded it in 1986. She has provided career management, coaching and assessment services to companies and individuals in transition. In addition to career management services, Maria has extensive experience in training, teaching, assessment, counseling, cross-cultural communications, and foreign language training for executives in major companies. She speaks fluently Portuguese, French, Spanish and English and is certified by the State of Pennsylvania to teach foreign languages.

Maria has a M.S. Degree in Psychological Services (Counseling and Assessment) from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She has been an instructor of foreign languages at Messiah College, Grantham, PA in the Languages, Literature and Communications Department. She has also served as an instructor and supervisor of student teachers at Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA and at HACC (Harrisburg Area Community College), Harrisburg, PA.
 

JOSEPH F. SCHATT

Joe Schatt is Executive Vice President of Career Management Consultants, Inc. He is a senior business executive with Administration, Human Resources/Labor Relations and Corporate Officer experience. During his 35-year plus corporate career, he has been an advisor to senior management, served as company spokesperson with Allegheny Teledyne, Bethlehem Steel, McLouth Steel and Detrex Corporation. He also served as Senior Vice President in the Executive Search Firm of Harvey Hohouser & Associates. Throughout his professional career, he has been responsible for all Human Resources functions including recruiting, training, career planning / development and outplacement services.

Joe received his B. S. degree in Finance from LaSalle University. A dedicated community leader, he is a member of the Rotary Club of Harrisburg and the Harrisburg Regional Chamber of Commerce; Board Member, Catholic Charities (Diocese of Harrisburg) and was a member of the Governor’s Committee-Economic Development through Labor-Management Partnership.

 
WILLIAM R. IRWIN, SPHR

Bill Irwin is Vice President of Career Management Consultants, Inc.  He is a senior business executive with experience in both private and public sector Human Resources/Labor and Employee Relations, Compensation, Leadership and Management Development, as well as Corporate Office experience.  Additionally, he has been chief spokesperson in both private and public sector negotiations.  Bill has been responsible for all aspects of the Human Resource function including succession planning, recruitment, strategic planning, training and development, and designing and administering benefits.

Bill received his B.S. in Chemistry from Shippensburg University with graduate level work at Shippensburg, Ohio State University, and University of Michigan.  He has attended senior leadership development programs at The Center for Creative Leadership and Personnel Decisions, Inc.  He is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources by the Human Resources Certification Institute.  He is a past President of the Mid-Atlantic Division of PIMA, serves on the HRPCPA Professional Development Committee, and facilitates the certification program for Human Resource professionals.  In 2006, Bill authored his first book, “Leadership and Supervisory Development” and was recognized by HRPCPA for his contributions and dedication to the Human Resources community.

Evelyn Sponsler has been the Vice-President of Administration for Career Management Consultants, Inc. for over 8 years.  She earned her Associate Degree from Central Penn College and has over 20 years of diversified office management experience in Human Resources consulting and outplacement in medical, and academic environments.  Evelyn’s medical office experience including both Obstetrics and Veterinary Science along with her academic experience at Penn State University add to her excellent office skills and ability to work with a diverse population of clients.  Her expertise is in maximizing resources in a highly cost effective managerial approach.  Evelyn’s outstanding interpersonal skills, combined with her marketing and sales experience is an excellent fit with candidate expectations.  Her flexible, “can-do” approach allows for calm, creative solutions to meet daily and long-range goals.

 In addition, Evelyn is also active in the Community with the Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce and several women’s volunteer organizations in the Diocese of Harrisburg.

ROSEMARY MARINO, CCP

Rosemary Marino is a Consultant with Career Management Consultants, Inc. with 25 years of professional experience in Human Resources and has served as business partner in the Service; Manufacturing; Leisure/Resort; and Education sectors.  Rosemary has advised senior leadership and executives at Milton Hershey School, The Hershey Company and ARA Services (currently ARAMARK).  Her expertise includes Compensation, Benefits, Performance Management, Mediation, Training and Meeting Facilitation, Recruitment and Selection, Strategic Planning, Career Planning and Coaching and is particularly skilled in the area of Labor Relations.

Rosemary earned her B.S. in Education from Mansfield University with graduate level work at Lebanon Valley College. She has completed workshops; certification courses and classes with Cornell University NY State School of Industrial and Labor Relations; Development Dimensions International, Dale Carnegie, Stephen Covey, The Gallup Organization and Disney University.  Rosemary is a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from World at Work (formerly, American Compensation Association) who issued the certification.  She is a 1996 graduate of Leadership-Harrisburg.  She was a Presenter at the SHRM National Conference. Rosemary is currently President of the Derry Township Board of Library Directors and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Hershey Library Endowment Trust.  She has previously served on Personnel Committees for various Boards in central Pennsylvania.

Ruth Fetterhoff is a Consultant with Career Management Consultants, Inc. She has over 25 years of leadership experience in service organizations and has directed multiple diverse departments, including Customer Service, Facilities Management, and Administrative/Support Services. Ruth’s coaching and team building skills have enabled her to rapidly establish productive relationships with clients to manage through the job search process. She has consulted with outplaced employees through individual and group meetings. Her human resource experience and hands-on business knowledge have been valuable to the success of clients in defining career goals, identifying specific job markets, and developing effective interviewing techniques.

Ruth has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Pennsylvania State University. She is certified by ZengerMiller in “ Coaching for Optimal Performance” and has received the Greater Harrisburg YWCA Tribute to Women in Industry Award.