No Limits Workplace Contact Information

James Russell (Russ) Lawrence - No Limits Workplace, Founder and Consultant
Websites and e mail:
www.NoLimitsWorkplace.com - New No Limits Workplace site
www.HappinessPuzzle.com - Site of Assembling the Happiness Puzzle book, CD, etc.
email: russahp@gmail.com | russnlw@gmail.com

Phone:
Cell (work) phone - 814 574 2271
Home phone - 814 235 6880

Mailing Address:
The No Limits Workplace
c/o Russ Lawrence
685 Stoneledge Rd
State College, PA 16803

Brief Background:
Human Resources
Human Resources Professional from HR Coordinator to multi-site Director of HR - 24 years mostly with PPG Industries, Inc. at manufacturing, fabrication, and distribution sites both union and non-union and corporate office (Pittsburgh, PA). A history of innovation and success in all primary areas of human resources (training & development, compensation & benefits, organizational development, employee relations, recruitment, selection, policy and practice, legal / compliance, EH&S, outsourcing). Received SPHR Certification in 2003.

Continuous Improvement / Lean
In-depth expertise and significant success with application of continuous improvement (CI) tools, techniques, and methods. Process mapping, standard work, 5S, problem solving and decision-making tools, brainstorming techniques, visual plant, team-building, and CI training, facilitation, and leadership. Presenter at Penn State Advanced Manufacturing Forum.

Entrepreneur / Business Owner
Owned and operated a successful music retail and teaching studio. Purchased the business, expanded and greatly improved all aspects of it, put self through college, and sold at a significant profit (still in operation).

Author and Speaker on Happiness and Personal Development
Author of the book and CD Assembling the Happiness Puzzle and associated articles and materials. Part-time radio program host and presenter on happiness, personal development, and values-based living.

Summary
The above background and experiences have provided the basis for the breakthrough business / operational / people / HR ideas upon which the No Limits Workplace is built.