San Diego advisory firm brings on former Wynn Resorts senior executive to lead the charge.
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) November 19, 2009 -- One of the nation’s foremost human resource professionals has been elected President and COO of San Diego based Strategic Development Worldwide LLC (SDW).
Arthur “Arte” Nathan, who was appointed a Director of the business advisory firm in October, 2008, directed the human resources programs for casino impresario Steve Wynn for more than 20 years. He later became the VP of Human Resources of the Resort Property Division of the Irvine Company, of Orange County, Ca.
Strategic Development Worldwide, LLC is a national multi-practice business advisory firm specializing in organizational and individual development, turnaround practices, CEO coaching, management and employee leadership training and education. Mr. Nathan has joined the firm to expand the firm’s expertise with his extensive experience in the human resources arena.
A 1972 graduate of Cornell University, Nathan joins SDW principals Don Zillioux, Ph.D., SDW’s founder, and Darrell Luery, a noted “turnaround” CEO and marketing strategist, in structuring a host of direct consulting and web-based educational and training programs for individuals and businesses across a broad range of industries, including gaming and hospitality.
“We are honored that someone of Arte’s stature in business and human resource strategy management will contribute to and guide our company’s future development in this newly established postion,” said Zillioux. “. “It reflects the growth of our firm over the year since Arte has joined our organization, particularly in the gaming industry.” SDW currently serves such gaming clients as Casino Arizona, Morongo Casino Resort and Spa, Cliff Castle Casino, La Posta Casino, and others.
Widely honored for his progressive approach to human resource management, Nathan has been awarded the Award for Professional Excellence by the Society of Human Resource Management and has chaired the Nevada Governor’s Workforce Investment Board. He currently serves on the Advisory Board of the UNLV School of Hotel Administration and the Cornell School of Industrial and Labor Relations, and is a past board member of the Greater Santa Ana Business Alliance.
Strategic Development Worldwide, LLC was organized in 1979 to assist clients in achieving organizational excellence, value and sustainability. SDW Companies, LLC and its associated firms are currently or have been involved as consultants with major national and international companies. In addition to its industrial clients, SDW clients have included universities and schools, hospitals, food marketing chains, hotel, gaming operations and computer firms. For more information go to our website at www.sdwnet.com
Contact:
Victoria Zillioux, CAO
SDW Companies, LLC
(619) 269-7338
www.sdwnet.com
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