Type Of Business:
Casino; Retail stores; Food and beverage
Marketing Area:
NM; TX; LA
Expertise:
Management of the corporate function for both organizational and people development
Major Product/SVS:
Entertainment; Restaurants; Retail; Travel centers
Favorite Business Publication:
Author, "Becoming a Learning Organization," Indian Gaming Magazine (2009); Author, "The Key to an Organization's Success: Customer Service," Indian Gaming Magazine (2009); Author, "Improving the Learning Experience," Indian Gaming Magazine (2009); Author, "The Reformulated Herzburg Theory According to Hoy & Miskel;" Author, "From My knothole-in-the-Fence"
Hobbies/Sports:
Trout fishing; Hunting; Exercising; Florida football
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration, University of Florida; Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling, Northern Michigan University; Master of Arts in School Administration, Northern Michigan University; Bachelor of Science in Education, Northern Michigan University
Affiliations Awards:
American Society of Training and Development; Society for Human Resource Management; Blue Key Honors Fraternity; Tau Kappa Epsilon; Adjutant Professor, Executive Leadership MBA Program, Frost School of Business, Centenary College
Charity:
St. Thomas Aquinas-Albuquerque; Workforce Development Team, Educational Task Team, Pueblo of Laguna
Number Of Years In Profession:
41
Number Of Years In Current Position:
7
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his passion for his profession.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession after earning a Ph.D. and working with students.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Kozal has worked with gas and oil companies for more than 16 years
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Facilitation; Coaching; Supervisory development; Building high performance teams; Change management; Adult learning;
Management development; Employee relations; Evaluation; Train the trainer; Conflict resolution; Customer service; 360 Performance Feedback; Avoiding litigation landmines; Self directive work teams; Strategic planning; Course development; Succession planning; Behavioral interviewing; DISC; Birkman
Education Certifications:
Professional in Human Resources; Certified Compensation Professional; Birkman; DISC; Crucial Conversations; Facilitative Leadership; TEAM; Leadership Vitality; Service Vitality; Behavioral Interviewing; Dealing with People; FOCUS; Profitability; Investing for the Future
Awards/Honors:
Manager of the Year Award, Isle of Capri (2005); Excellence in Training Award, American Society for Training & Development (2004); Chapter Professional Trainer of the Year, American Society for Training & Development (2002-2003); Founding Member, Former President, Northwest Louisiana Chapter, American Society for Training & Development
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Kozal hopes to further his involvement with the Laguna Tribe.