Rick Baron, MS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Human Resources Professional & Career Coach

Rick Baron is an, Advisor, Teacher, Writer, and Business Strategist, specializing in Strategic Human Resources Management & Recruiting that help organizations exceeds their highest objectives through the efforts of its members.

You can download Rick’s resume at:

Rick’s Resume

Rick helps organizations refine their people strategies by acquiring, building, and growing talent through programs that enhance employee engagement while building great leaders and great places to work.  

Rick is an energetic and enthusiastic professional that uses a true-to-life approach to the subjects of Leadership, Management, Human Resources, and Career Planning.  His method includes a spirited and positive approach in helping leaders and organizations better understand people at work.  By presenting best-practice, empirical research, and case study methods, Rick has the ability to engage and retain groups at every level in pursuit of better productivity and profitability.  

Rick’s credentials include the designation of Senior Professional in Human Resources issued by the Society for Human Resources Management and Senior Certified Professional issued by the Society for Human Resources Management, and Certified Personnel Consultant issued by the National Association of Personnel Services.  He holds a Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Management and a Master’s Degree in Business and has completed doctoral studies in organizational leadership.    

Rick’s community involvement includes being a member of the board of the Suncoast Workforce Board and Sarasota-Manatee Human Resources Association and chairs committees that promote HR certification and career development within the Human Resources field.  In 2010 he published the book, “Your Career 101: A Guide to Managing Your Career”, which has been adopted by the University of South Florida Career Office.  Rick was awarded “HR Professional of the Year” by the Sarasota-Manatee Human Resources Association and nominated as “HR Volunteer of the Year” by HR Florida.

Rick is an avid cavern diver, bonsai artist, ponder and cook.  He’s been married and has been a big fan of his wife Sue for almost twenty years and is the father of two daughters.  

You can contact Rick at: [email protected] or through http://www.rickbaron.net  His direct phone line is: 941-227-0846.

Presentations & Teaching:

“Human Capital Analytics”

Lorman Education Services (2016)

“Recruitment in the New Economy

Lorman Education Services (2016)

“Creating and Employer Brand”

Lorman Education Services (2016)

“HR Fundamentals” – Course

Coca-Cola HR Shared Services Center (2014)

“Leadership 101” – Course

Leslie Controls, Inc. (2012)

“Human Capital: Performance & Engagement Learning Track Chair”

2011 Employer Health, Human Capital & Wellness Congress (2011)

“Selection using the Lominger Leadership Architect System”

CIRCOR International Global Talent Seminar (2010)

“Dealing with Difficult Conversations at Work”

Florida Association of Court Clerks and Controllers (2010)

“Human Resources Management Certificate Program”

University of Miami (2010)

Course Developer and Lead Faculty Member

“Rebuilding, Re-recruiting, Re-engaging
your Organizational Talent”

Florida Public Personnel Association Academy (2010)

“PHR/SPHR Exam Preparation Program”

Sarasota Manatee HR Association (2010)

“Ethics and the Workplace”

Keiser University (2010)

“The Corporate Conflict & Mediation Process”

PGT Industries (2009)

“Professionalism & Respect in the Workplace

PGT Industries (2008)

“How to Sell to the HR Department”

Ad-VANCE Personnel Semi-Annual Training Seminar (2007)

“The Strategic Approach to Staffing”

Sarasota County Economic Development Corporation (2007)

“Employment Branding for Public Sector Organizations”

FKS International: PATS User Group Conference (2005)

“Starting Your New Career”

Manatee County Technical Institute (2005)

“Employment Selection Training: Establishing the Doorway”

(Candidate Engagement Training), 

Sarasota County Government, Florida (2004)

“Your Career 101”

Sarasota County Government, Florida (2003)

Writing & Research:

“The Successful HR Career” Book (2022)

“The Malden Career System” Online Career Toolkit (2012)

“Your Career 101: A Guide to Managing Your Career” Book (2010)

“The Human Resources Development Matrix” (2009)

“The Paradox of Training and Development” (2009)

“Conflict Analysis” (2008)

“Conflict Resolution and Mediation Processes” (2008)

“Forgiveness and Resolution” (2008)

“Human Resources Leadership Competences” (2008)

“Influence of Leadership, Power, and Politics” (20087)

“Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Forgiveness” (2008)

“Manager Role Influences” (2007)

“Managing and Resolving Interpersonal Conflict” (2007)

“Mediation and Conflict Resolution for the HR Practitioner” (2007)

“Organizational Behavior Disciplines” (2007)

“Organizational Behavior Influences” (2007)

“Conflict Management” (2007)

“Defining Conflict and Identifying Personal Mediation Skills” (2007)

“The Argument for a Corporate Talent Management Strategy” (Thesis) (2004)

Speaking Subjects Available:

• Building Effective Teams
• Change Management
• Career Management
• Coaching and Counseling Employees
• Competency Modeling for Recruiting and Performance Management
• Conflict Management
• Developing and Delivering Training for Adults
• Difficult Conversations at Work
• Employee Benefits and HIPAA
• Employee Health (FMLA/ADA)
• Employee Issue Documentation & Evaluations
• Employee Rights
• Employment Law
• High Potential Employee Programs
• Human Resources Development
• Individual Employee Development
• Interviewing Skills
• Investigations & Terminations
• Job Classifications and Job Descriptions
• Job Search Skills
• Managing Diversity
• Managing Electronic Issues
• Military Leave
• Motivational Methods during Challenging Times
• Orientation and Training Methods
• Performance Management
• Preventing Discrimination
• Preventing Workplace Violence
• Progressive Discipline
• Recruiting and Selection
• Sexual & Other Harassment
• Substance Abuse and the Workplace
• Succession Planning
• Talent Management Principles
• Total Rewards – Compensation Basics
• Training Management
• Union Avoidance
• Wage & Hour Law
• Workforce Planning