First Name     

JimWorsham

Employer Name  

L-3 Communications Corporation

Employer  Website

www.L-3com.com

Job Title  

Vice President, Human Resources

Major and Class Year

BS Business Administration- 1974

Briefly describe what you do   

Vice President, Administration; Ionex Telecommmunications Responsible for all human resources and environmental, health and safety functions for L-3 Communications Link Simulation & Training Division.
 Link Simulation & Training is a leading supplier or simulators, training services and effective on-demand instruction for military forces, governmental agencies, educational institutions and private business.  The company's technologies include simulator production and modification; distance learning and web-based training; training system delivery and management; simulation and training research; and aircraft maintenance trainer design.

What other jobs have you had?

Vice President, Human Resources; Advanced Communications

What are the key skills, abilities, and personal qualities necessary to succeed in this type of work?  

A generalist human resources executive with a strong Organization Development background and a proven track record of bringing “value” to an organization and business
Successful background in developing high quality yet cost effective programs
A personality style that is team oriented and has the success of the organization and business as his/her main objective.  
Excellent communication skills—both verbal written. A diplomat who is resourceful, creative, hard working, honest, trustworthy, and quickly gains the respect and credibility of those he/she works with.  Succinct but effective communication is highly valued.
Personal attributes and characteristics should include:

• High energy

• Mature

• Intelligent

• Well organized

• Team oriented

• Proactive

• High Integrity

• A self-starter

• Outstanding interpersonal skills

• Sense of humor

• Creative

• A winning attitude

What do you enjoy most about your current position?  

The challenge of helping manage a dynamic business in a very competitive marketplace

Most important/valuable lesson or activity in college that impacted your career  

The ability to build and gain consensus

What advice for someone entering this field?

Make every effort to learn the business as quickly as you can

Questions?

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