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WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT ROB
Recommendations
Recruiting Relationship Manager at ASRC Industrial Services
What a delight it has been working with Rob over the past four years! He has helped me develop in many ways including teaching me to think strategically, giving me opportunities to learn and think about new ideas, processes and technologies, and allowing me to take on new challenges. Rob always praises my work when warranted, moves me back onto the path when necessary. He is one of the best presenters I have ever seen, a natural teacher in communicating ideas and engaging his audience. Rob will often sit back, allowing his team to work on projects together, moderating when necessary. He has shown us that through team growth and interaction we can build a strong company. I appreciate his kindness and empathy with myself and others, always communicating at the recipient’s level, never above or below.
Rob is a strategic, creative thinker who has an incredible knack for relating to all levels of employees. He puts the “Human” in Human Resources with his sense of empathy and sincere belief in people. Sitting next to him during union negotiations, I was consistently impressed by his skills in respectfully balancing the needs of the workers together with the needs of the business. Not only was he able to preserve and enhance items of importance to the employees, but he was also able to reduce operating costs by several million dollars per year.
During a time of rapid M&A growth, Rob led our team through setting our enterprise-wide policies and procedures, developing a compensation and benefits strategy roadmap, selecting a new benefits broker partner, and designing a joint training and development framework with a sister company. Rob is the type of leader who stays true to his values. He also makes work fun and I consider him a good friend. He would be an asset to any organization and I would not hesitate to recommend him or work with him again.
Ingrid reported directly to Rob
I had the pleasure of being part of Rob's HR leadership team for 3.5 years at AIS. Rob is an inspiring, creative, and strategic leader that makes business decisions by evaluating both the company's and employees' best interest. Rob cares about his team members, and develops strong business relationships. I learned a lot from Rob in the past 3 years and he has been my best manager. I would highly recommend Rob as an asset to any organization that is looking for a forward thinking HR leader!
Vice President & General Counsel, The RAND Corporation
Rob worked with Robert in the same group
Rob is an incredibly creative and talented business executive. In my role as General Counsel, we worked together closely at AIS. I saw him thrive in a fast-paced, constantly-evolving environment, developing new and novel solutions under intense pressure. I am particularly impressed by his ability to connect with persons from all walks of life, from front-line and new employees, to senior executives and government officials. He is empathic, dynamic, intelligent, and driven. I truly enjoyed working with Rob and consider him a good friend.
SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer at HealthNow New York Inc.
Douglas reported directly to Rob
Rob is the type of manager that naturally inspires and allows for staff to naturally take ownership of the work and outcomes only engaging to enable the work to move forward. He accomplishes this in ways that are unique and effective. With background and experiences in HR and working in political environments, Rob exhibits strong communications and interpersonal skills and a unique ability to politically navigate projects to success. Additionally his background in Second City allows for him to engage peers and and staff in a way that challeges the norm in convincing and compelling ways. These qualities most notably translate in organizations requiring change and simplicity.
Strategic and Collaborative HR/OD Executive and Consultant
Rob has been a transformational HR leader who brought the vision, strategy and energy to begin building the human capital/HR capabilities the organization desperately needs. Despite resistance from stakeholders throughout the HR transformation, Rob maintained a strong, collaborative approach (within HR and with other groups across the company), to manage risk while laying a foundation for a more effective approach to human capital management.
Director of Human Resources at ManTech
Kristin reported directly to Rob
I had the pleasure of working for Rob at Mission Essential Personnel where he was the head of HR for the organization. Rob is a forward-thinking, innovative leader who cares about people. He consistently seeks out the input of those working with and for him, truly valuing the opinions of others. He is compassionate and caring and understands the importance of trust and relationship-building in business. Rob is passionate about continued education and learning and is dedicated to the career development of of his staff, pushing us all to improve upon our skillsets and knowledge base and think outside the box. His own education, experience, and commitment to staying abreast of industry knowledge and concepts allow him to think strategically and bring new and fresh ideas to the table to improve current organizational processes. Rob is always thinking, always moving, always pushing forward. He was and is an excellent mentor, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked with him.
Senior Technical Recruiter at ACS Group (American CyberSystems)
Rob was senior to Laura but didn’t manage directly
Rob is the Vice President of the organization that I belong to/work for. He is wonderful! He thinks outside of the box and pays great attention to detail! He is very articulate and he welcomes others ideas. He is able to recognize peoples stregnths and weaknesses and that is a big part of growing the organization and making it better. Rob brings a very diverse background to the table and that is very important when in a leadership position and dealing with people of various backgrounds. Rob is one of the most upbeat and positive people that I have come across in corporate America to date and he is a pleasure to work with and for! Rob is very down to earth and has a talent for being able to relate to people in a way that brings out the best in them in regards to their abilities. Rob is very fair while holding people accountable and he accepts challenges head on and is able to handle adversity well. I recommend Rob for any leadership role!
HR Consultant | Executive | Leader | Seeking New Opportunity
Darryl C. Stratton reported directly to Rob
Rob is a multi talented HR Executive who demonstrates the ability to balance the needs of the business with the needs of employees. Rob uses thought provoking, process oriented approaches to make the complex simple for business leaders to comprehend and execute. Rob also added stability and direction to the team when it was needed the most and while he often asked deep questions about initiatives we wanted to take he was always fully supportive. He was a strong advocate for his team and employees in general.
Human Resource Generalist at Moen Incorporated
Jazzlin reported directly to Rob
Rob is extremely fair and uses creative and innovative approaches to problem solving. He is calm and confident in deadline driven environments. He is an exceptional leader because he leverages the strengths and talents of his team to deliver exceptional results. Also, Rob's presentation skills are remarkable. He captivates his audience using humor and he presents dense facts and figures with little to no use of notes. His strong belief in transparency and hard work helps to cultivate many professional partnerships within the organization.
Alicia Mallaney, SPHR, TS Cleared
Foxhound Partners - Recruiting RPO; Contract Recruiters; Sourcing; and Executive Search
Alicia reported directly to Rob
This is my personal recommendation for Robert Bogart, whom I work for. I find Robert to be a consistently pleasant and strong leader that is dedicated and articulate. Besides being a joy to work with, Robert is a take-charge person who is able to present creative ideas and communicate the benefits. He successfully re-engineered several key Human Resource programs to propel the HR function from tactical hands on function to a strategic business partnership. We have seen an increase in satisfaction and trust from our clients as a result of these strategies and new programs. Additionally, Rob is a strong leader that is able to mobilize his team and ensure commitment to the mission. Rob is extraordinarily helpful in other areas of the company. From our ethics survey results to the organizational restructuring, Rob takes a leadership role in meetings, inspiring and motivating employees. I highly recommend Robert. He is a team player and would make a great asset to any organization.
Executive Consultant at Shipley Associates
Peter was senior to Rob but didn’t manage directly
Rob is one of the best in the human capital business. Rob utilizes a great blend of his expertise, years of experience and constant learning in the area of talent management to not only keep him in the forefront of his industry peers, but to help companies shape their existing and future workforce. Rob has an exceptional understanding of current compensation industry metrics, performance management, professional development, recruitment and workforce strategies that enables him to be an effective HR leader.
David worked with Rob in different groups
I worked with Rob as members of the Executive Management Team at Mission Essential, where I served as CIO and Rob served as the VP, Human Resources. I can honestly attest that Rob is one of the most intelligent people that I have ever worked with. His broad knowledge of not only HR domain issues but also broader business and political issues is remarkable. I strongly endorse Rob for any company seeking a strong and intelligent leader.
Corporate Director, Compensation at Excellus BCBS
Rob hired me at ITT Exelis when he was the interim CHRO. It is an honor and a privilege to work for him. Rob is a true leader, he motivates, inspires and empowers his organization to be the best HR organization it can be. He challenges the status quo and strives to make the company a more productive and efficient place. He takes a personal interest in every HR employee and every conversation with him leaves employees energized and ready to take on any challenge. I value the relationship immensely, and consider him a role model and a mentor.
Chief Executive Officer at Govini
Rob and I were 30 minutes into his interview when we realized we attended the same high school, at the same time. An omen, perhaps, of the bond we would form over the next few years. At a time when we were convincing our company that we weren't just a language company, but a global human capital solutions company, I needed a champion, and I found that in Rob. He understood our vision and led the pack in changing how we saw ourselves, and how others saw us. His counsel was invaluable. Rob sees the future, takes minimal guidance, and creates and executes smart strategies, even when they are unpopular. His knowledge of the human experience, how workforces come together, and his ability to elicit more from people than they ever thought possible was exceptional. Blending his professional service with his government service, he provided a unique perspective on how we could better serve our customers, both internal and external. His views helped shape our strategic vision and his leadership helped us execute it to great success. Rob is a friend and a trusted advisor and champion of doing what's right. Any organization will benefit from his hard work and leadership and he will stimulate greatness from everyone around him.
Managing Partner at Five Crowns Capital
David worked with Rob in different groups
As the head of American Capital’s West Coast Special Situations team I valued Rob’s perspective on a number of sensitive and complex business issues. He has a successful track record as a senior HR leader but his influence extended to other business areas as well. In addition to his ability to create value internally Rob created a consultancy to expand best-in-class HR solutions to our portfolio companies. He consulted with numerous portfolio company CEOs and worked with several board directors to help them more effectively drive the performance of the firms they served. Rob is also a deeply respected confidant and has often played the role of buffer between different levels of management to resolve difficult challenges in an exponentially beneficial way. In sum, he drove positive business results, enriched the lives of his business colleagues and significantly upgraded the HR talent at American Capital.
Strategic and Collaborative HR/OD Executive and Consultant
Rob has consistently and successfully leveraged three key attributes during the 20 years I have known him: driving change, adhering to his principles, and managing relationships. There were several instances at ACAS where Rob pushed for needed change within ACAS and/or our portfolio companies, whether it was dealing with underperforming employees, implementing difficult but needed programs, or taking a new approach to resolve a recurring problem. Rob also never deviated from the principles he values: he frequently went out of his way to help make sure every employee was treated fairly and consistently, especially during the more difficult times. Finally, Rob tapped into a very broad and diverse group of experts to support our Deal Team and Operations colleagues as well as leaders across our portfolio companies. For these reasons and others, it has always been a pleasure to work with and learn from Rob.
Managing Partner at Lwin, Ellis & Associates
Rob worked with Doug in the same group
Rob has great communication skills, excellent understanding of the potential and the role of HR. His knowledge of the various functions within HR and understanding of financial impact and aspects of an organization will makes him a key contributor in any organization.
In his role of HR Advisor at the Joliet Refinery, Rob quickly established relationships and trust with both the Salaried and Hourly workforce. His ability to manage and execute major projects resulted in his being loaned out to other refineries to complete the installation of an HR compensation system. While at Mobil, Rob was regularly advanced well ahead of his peers.
Managing Director of Client Operations at Supply Tigers, Inc
Rob worked with Jennifer in the same group
Rob is a very influential leader with a phenomenal power of persuasion. He works 24/7 to stay connected with people at all levels so he can keep a pulse on the organization. He never takes his eye off of the ball. He excels at bringing internal and external perspectives together. Rob is a great relationship builder and someone who can get the right people talking to get results. He approaches difficult situations head on and does not shy away from making difficult decisions. Rob has brought a unique perspective to the operations team at American Capital. He’s helped us make better business decisions by encouraging us think in broader terms about the importance of the human component and how having the right vision, the right people, and the right tools could greatly impact organizational results. Great person to have on your team if you want to win the game! I truly recommend and believe Rob will be an asset to any executive management team.
Managing Partner at Aeonian Holdings LLC
Rob worked with Tom in the same group
Rob leads the HR function for American Capital's Operations Group, regularly interfacing with ACAS Senior Operations Executives and Portfolio Company CEO's in the pursuit of elevating business performance. He has worked with CEOs and other portfolio company executives in multiple industries to significantly improve the organization and its human resources function (which is sometimes non-existent or significantly underutilized). His team has created a suite of HR/OE tools and services that have elevated the business performance of several of our portfolio companies. He is an honest and approachable colleague who is always interested and available to help. He approaches challenges and difficult situations with alacrity and confidence and his big picture perspective, strong business knowledge, coaching and upbeat style contributes to positive outcomes!
Founder at Adaptive Specialties
Roxane was senior to Rob but didn’t manage directly
Rob was an excellent HR partner supporting not only the rapid growth of Gap Inc. Direct but also shared his strong operational skills with the business. He introduced 6 Sigma to the distribution center's leadership team, helping to create viable solutions to complex problems. He also was instrumental in the development the HR team in Columbus and Rocklin.
Virginia was senior to Rob and managed him directly
Rob was a breath of fresh air to work with. He joined the Firm as it was trying to establish a more hands on approach to HR and working with the field offices. Rob also added a dimension of being able to help advise and recruit talent for portfolio companies directly through his vast network. Rob has a collegial style and helps guide decisions. He is always there to help. Rob played a difficult role in many of the transitions for the Firm as it needed to downsize due to the overall challenging financial market impact on the Firm's ability to raise capital. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Rob again. He is a class act.
Rob worked with Stephen in the same group
Rob is a terrific guy who never loses sight of the big picture, and is adept at getting other folks on board the mission he is pursuing. A leader.
Executive Coach and Consultant at Carradini, LLC
David reported directly to Rob
Rob is a visionary exceptionally skilled at empowering people to release their latent talents and abilities. He took our organization beyond its highest expectations.I would gladly work with Rob again and recommend him for anyone looking for a transformational leader.