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| About OI Partners - Lifocus |
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 Since
our inception in 1995 as a Full Service
Talent Management Firm, OI Partners - Lifocus has continued
to grow and excel in Outplacement, Career Counseling,
Coaching and Leadership Development. We have gained
the trust and confidence of many companies in virtually
every industry in New England. Our personalized
services and flexibility have helped to establish
a reputation of providing client services that go
beyond expectations.
We are part of OI Partners Inc., an International
Consulting, Coaching and Training Firm. While we
remain locally owned and operated, our affiliate
offices provide resources on a global scale.
We take extreme pride in delivering the most personal
and completely private outplacement, career management
and coaching services. We customize our services
to fit the specific needs of each individual and
client company. As one client recently shared, "I
felt like I was in a fishbowl after I was downsized
in 2006. My dignity was compromised, and as a result,
I never returned to the outplacement firm. "
Unlike many outplacement/career management firms
where attendance to workshops and seminars with
strangers may be recommended or required, OI Partners - Lifocus
provides truly personalized one-on-one counselor
to client services (the lowest ratio of counselor
to client in the industry 20-1), not diffused among
a number of so called “specialists”.
Our counselors take great interest in our clients
personal success, striving to become their confidante
and partner from program start to finish.
Private meetings are scheduled at regular weekly
intervals to ensure program follow through as well
as counselor mentorship and advocacy to help achieve
their transition goals sooner. We continually follow
up with our clients both during and after process
completion to ensure 100 percent satisfaction.
We strongly believe that the collaborative working
relationship established between the counselor and
the client is the cornerstone to a successful, rewarding
and speedy career transition. |
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Our
Mission
Our mission is to join in
an equal partnership with client companies as well
as individual clients. We are a partnership determined
to cause success by listening and responding. We
believe that value is derived by assistance provided
and success achieved. We will focus our efforts
and work diligently on customizing a plan that will
meet or exceed your expectations. |
Testimonials
"THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY.
IT WAS THE STRATEGY DEVELOPED BY OI-PARTNERS - LIFOCUS
THAT MADE IT POSSIBLE."
• International
Director
"THE ENTREPRENEURIAL COUNSELING BY THE TEAM
AT OI-PARTNERS - LIFOCUS PROVIDED NOT ONLY THE TOOLS,
BUT ALSO THE ENCOURAGEMENT AND REINFORCEMENT THAT
STARTING MY OWN BUSINESS WAS THE RIGHT DECISION."
• Former
Vice President of Operations
"MY ANTICIPATED JOB SEARCH TIME WAS CUT IN
HALF THANKS TO THE JOB LEADS OBTAINED THROUGH OI-PARTNERS
- LIFOCUS."
• Buyer/Planner
'WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT THE NEW OPPORTUNITY RON IS
EMBARKING ON AND WANT TO EXPRESS OUR SINCERE THANKS
TO OI-PARTNERS - LIFOCUS FOR ALL YOUR EFFORTS AND
SUPPORT. WE VERY MUCH APPRECIATE ALL YOU'VE DONE."
• Wife,
Corporate Quality Assurance Mgr. |
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Our
Colleagues
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S. Thomas Wharton, Managing Partner
Tom Wharton is the founder
and President of Lifocus Inc., established in 1994,
and Managing Partner of OI Partners. He attended
Bowling Green University where he studied Business
Administration and photography. He also has numerous
certifications in Information Technology. In addition,
he brings 25 years of Corporate experience as a
Regional VP, having had responsibility for recruiting,
hiring, training, promotion, retention, performance
management, and succession planning, overseeing
1000+ staff employees. Tom is also a Certified Executive
Coach. He is considered an authority on issues related
to career coaching and career counseling, having
authored many articles on related subjects. Tom
has also written and copyrighted "Strategies
for Success", a program followed by countless
numbers of individuals while conducting their job
search/career change campaign.
Tom has been a guest speaker and provided pro-bono
workshops to several non-profits including the Donley
Rehabilitation Center, Kent House, CCRI, Bryant
College, Johnson & Wales University, Warwick
Vets High School, Windom High School, and others.
Mr. Wharton has professional affiliations with SHRM, NEHRA,
HRM-RI, ACF International and is a life member of
the Two-Ten Foundation.
He is also very active in the community having served
as an ambassador to the Chamber of Commerce, a Board
of Trustees member and mentor to children through
the Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership, provided
corporate sponsorship and served as a volunteer
speaker for Junior Achievement. Tom is a member
of the Citizens Police Academy Alumni and is past
President of the Rhode Island Search and Rescue
Team. He is CPR certified and advanced first aid
trained. In addition, Tom has worked with the RI
Special Olympics as a volunteer, as well as being
a CASA volunteer (Court-appointed special advocate
for abused, neglected and dependent children) with
the Rhode Island Department of Children Youth and
Families. Tom is an avid fisherman who also has
a passion for travel, scuba diving, the outdoors
and camping, having visited all 50 states, all Canadian
Provinces as well as several International locations.
He has one daughter, Monica, and 2 grandchildren
who reside in Cincinnati. Tom resides in Warwick,
Rhode Island with his long time pet Cockatoo, Tootsie.
Tom can be reached at 401.884.7959 X301 or
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Debora Saccoccio, Director
of Business Development
Debora brings 10+ years
of executive level/entrepreneurial background in
business development, strategic planning, seminar
development, training and management. She has spent
most of her career within the healthcare arena where
she had demonstrated her skills by increasing the
bottom line for various companies. Debora received
a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Rhode Island
College and a second degree in Cardio/Respiratory
Care as a Respiratory Therapist from Community College
of RI and completed a certification program in project
management from Bryant University. She has an ease
in communicating with individuals at all levels
and enjoys developing long lasting relationships.
A native to Rhode Island, she understands the culture
and personality of our state.
In addition, Debora has conducted business internationally
and respects each company’s distinct management
style. She has also been active with the Small Business
Development Corporation, a board member for the
American Marketing Association and presently active
with Business Leadership Network and Chamber of
Commerce. Debora can be reached at 401.884.7959
X302 or email,
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Renee E. Bucklin, Senior Consultant
Renee is human resources professional
with experience in high-tech, hospitality, healthcare
and manufacturing industries. She earned a Master’s
degree in Organizational Behavior from George Washington
University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
from the University of Rhode Island. As a human
resources generalist, Renee has been responsible
for employment, employee relations, training and
administration for businesses of various sizes.
Prior to joining forces with OI Partners - Lifocus,
she also worked as an outplacement consultant with
Drake Beam Morin, traveling to company centers to
present job search-related classes, as well as working
with individual clients.
She is a human resources consultant to small business,
specializing in transactional issues, policies/procedures,
and recruiting. Renee has been a member of SHRM
since 1988, including the two Rhode Island chapters
since 1995. She has served on the Rhode Island State
council since 1996 in various positions, including
State Council Director, Communications Director
and currently as Treasurer. She is also a member
of two Chambers of Commerce, and serves on the Board
of the East Greenwich Animal Protection League.
Having worked in Northern Virginia, Boston, MA suburbs
and Amherst, MA, Renee now resides in Warwick, RI
with her husband, Richard Marzilli, and dog, Vinny.
Renee can be reached at 401.884.7959 X303 or email,
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Don Lovejoy, Ph.D., Senior Consultant
Don has a Ph.D. in Health
and Human Services and a Masters in Marriage and
Family Counseling from Columbia Pacific University.
He has worked as a Family Therapist for 15 years
in the mental health/substance abuse field. He coordinated
research and implementation in a Performance Improvement
Initiative to improve effectiveness of prevention
and treatment services in a four-site outpatient
treatment facility. Don is a RI Certified Chemical
Dependency Professional. He developed and has conducted
workshops on Stress Reduction and Recovery for 25
therapists at the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Association.
He taught a course in Family Dynamics at Rhode Island
College. In addition, Don gave a presentation entitled
"An Alternative to Stress" to 300 IRS employees.
Dr. Lovejoy has spoken in churches, libraries and
treatment agencies on topics such as promotion of
mental-health and prevention of substance abuse.
Dr. Lovejoy is dedicated to teaching people scientifically
validated holistic health approaches that help them
realize their full potential through a higher level
of mental health and physical well being. Dr. Lovejoy
is a member of the RI Zoological Society and the
Sturbridge Village Society. He has authored two
books; one on how meditation improves your life,
entitled The Journey into Our Unbounded Nature and
a book of poems entitled Scenes from the Heart.
His interests include reading, writing, meditation,
exercise and traveling with his family. Don can
be reached at 401.884.7959 X304 or email,
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Amy Zervas, Executive Assistant
Amy brings 10+ years of business
administration experience in marketing and administrative
support. She has spent most of her career in two
manufacturing companies in marketing positions that
included work in direct mail programs, trade shows
and concept design for corporate brochures, websites
and promotional material. She has collaborated on
numerous marketing projects and provided administrative
support for the sales department. In addition, Amy
works with students at a community college in writing
and reading. Amy received a Bachelor of Science
degree in Business Administration from URI and also
obtained a MA degree in Adult Education from URI.
She enjoys working in an executive assistant role
as part of a team to help clients reach their goals.
Amy can be reached at 401.884.7959, Ext 300 or
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