Role and Company
Facilitator of transition workshops/president/CEO/, Master Military Transition Advisor/HPS GPO
Expertise
30 years experience in healthcare
Location
Middleville, MI
About Jerry
HPS is one of the leading GPOs group purchasing organization in the US. Lead HPS through a period of growth, including a doubling of the balance sheet, a quadrupling of membership, sales (purchase volume), and a national partnership for medical contracting. Lead the accountability implementation company wide./
Retired in 2011 and have worked with well over 1,500 service members transitioning from the military to the civilian workforce. Advised on over 2,500 LinkedIn profiles, assisting in creating a directed approach to market themselves to the market place.
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Articles by Jerry
4 years ago
Shedding the Cocoon and Making a Boom.
Many military retirees face the honor and welcomed time with a combination of joy and trepidation. I have had many...
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Jerry's Recent Answers
9 days ago
What is the best time frame to apply for jobs when transitioning from the military?
Neal,
You have some good answers. 1) anything past 4 months will be tough-usually an opening especially in your field will mean...
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9 days ago
I require advanced education
Nicholas,
I agree with John, you need to first do some career research prior to jumping into education. For instance...
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15 days ago
Transitioning from the military--where to begin?
Marc,
Your beginning early enough! Next is what do you want to do? In your short introduction you listed:project...
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22 days ago
Asking current boss for job recommendation
Do you have a non-compete agreement? This could hamper your job search. Just checking.
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22 days ago
I feel like a terrible employee
Robert,
First you are not the problem. Many organizations evaluation processes and advancement processes leave a lot to be desired....
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