Robert M. Kimble, SPHR

Bob began his association with Miles LeHane in 1996, and brought with him more than 30 years of experience as a senior human resources professional. He has demonstrated an ability to create, institute and adapt programs to meet changes in organizational needs and to work closely with individuals to provide guidance and/or assistance with the resolution of work and career challenges.

After graduating from Stetson University’s School of Business with a major in accounting and working with IBM for a year, Bob began his human resources career in Atlanta. Over the course of the next 27 years, he experienced the HR field through health care employers in government, educational, and community non-profit structures with employee populations ranging from 1,000 to 3,500.

Moving on to explore the human resource field outside of health care, Bob began consulting in 1997 to provide professional and creative human resource services to companies and individuals in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. During this time, his roles have been diversified, including outplacement counselor, executive coach, facilitator, mediator, management trainer, and human resources consultant. He has also taken the opportunity to broaden his area of expertise to include conflict resolution in the public sector becoming certified by the Supreme Court of Virginia to mediate court-referred cases and becoming certified to administer and interpret the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. In addition, he is an Equal Rights Officer in the disaster assistance cadre of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Bob’s management and life styles are characterized by a desire to assist people and organizations in achieving their best at all times. His intuitive ability combined with a strong analytical aptitude, produces unique solutions and programs that fit an individual or organization’s character. He is known for negotiating a balance between individual concerns and organizational goals while retaining the trust of both parties.

Bob communicates with a personal touch using past experiences, humor, and real-life examples to create a relaxed environment and enhance communication for positive outcomes. These qualities have generated many successful speaking and training engagements for his professional societies, civic groups and other parties who know of his talents.

Bob is also certified as a Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR). He is a member of the Society for Human Resources Management, the Association for Conflict Resolution, the Virginia Mediation Network and the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administrators. Bob is a charter member and former President (2001-2002) of the Rotary Club of Leesburg.

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