1. Professional
Organizations
Education
& Certifications
HRCI: Senior Professional of
Human Resources, SPHR M.A.
Secondary Education
Association for Talent
Development (ATD, formerly ASTD) University of Kentucky
Franklin Covey: several courses
Korn Ferry: 360° Profilor A. B. Secondary Education
The Oliver Group: Predictive Index Western Kentucky University
Debbie Klausing, SPHR
Transitions Consulting, Inc., owner
7404 Derby Drive
Crestwood, KY 4001
502 592 5562
As a consultant with over 25 years’ experience in
leadership and staff development I have mastered
skills that make me a good consultant to companies
who need to gain or maintain a competitive edge.
Coach leaders and employees to build skills for
current and future success to reach organizational
and personal goals.
• Coach leaders
• Give 360 Feedback
• Manage effective teams
• Communicating vision and strategy
• Giving feedback
• Emotions and their value
• Leading Change

2. Otto Kroeger: Myers Briggs Type Indicator Math, speech, Cum Laude Graduate
DDI: universal certification
Hogan Forecast Series
Professional Experience
Norton Healthcare Aug. 2004-March 2015
• Facilitate and coach with leaders or teams to improve culture and productivity
• Design , customize, and facilitate courses and programs
• Conduct 360° feedback reports; collaborate with external coaches
Transitions Consulting, Inc. Owner and President 2000-2004
• Bellarmine University: Developed and facilitated 30 hour course on Recruiting,
Interviewing, Hiring and Retention
• Kentucky Bankers Association: Developed and conducted a statewide seminar “Human
Resource Professionals”
• Indiana manufacturing company: Hired over 200 factory workers, setting up criteria,
pre-employment testing, interviewing, hiring; 6-month follow up ≥ 80% retention
• Aligned leader and employee performance with company objectives through coaching,
workshops and classes
BANC ONE CORPORATION (Now Chase) 1988-2000
Bank One, N.A., Louisville, KY Assistant VP 1996-2000
• Facilitated courses in the Bank One Management Supervisory College, Leadership
Development Program, and Career Center.
• Designed and implemented customized interventions and accountabilities for groups
and individuals.
Management Development Consultant 1995-1996
• Managed the Assessment Center, made recommendations for hiring for the
management trainee program for Retail Management.

3. • Developed 18-month Personal Development Program for SVP officers, including 360°
feedback, MBTI, book reviews and seminars.
Bank One Lexington, Lexington, KY (First Security Bank) 1974-1977 and 1988-1995
Assistant Vice President, Education Department
• Managed six professionals in the Training/Education Department.
• Administered tuition reimbursement program.
• Conducted workshops and training sessions.
SEW CUTE Owner 1984-1994
WOODFORD COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION teacher 1977-1981 and 1982-1984
MIDWAY COLLEGE Teacher 1981-1982
• Developed business, created and copyrighted original designs
• Developed accounts in eight states, increased sales by 50% during the third year
• Gained perspective as teacher, manager, business owner, business development and sales,
customer service
• Worked with students and adults in diverse school and business environments
• Gained classroom management skills