Bobby Zaepfel
University Records Officer HR Project Coordinator Dynamic Speaker & Presenter Radio Personality Consultant
Vision:
To challenge and inspire people to change
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Hello! I'm Bobby
Bobby currently serves as the University Records Officer at James Madison University overseeing the university's records management program. As a nationally recognized facilitator and consultant, Bobby provides project management leadership, strategic analysis, and records management guidance while also serving as HR Project Coordinator. He has addressed audiences at national, regional and state conferences on topics including electronic records management, paperless HR and change. Bobby is currently pursuing his second Master's degree in Adult Education and Human Resource Development. For more information please visit the AHRD website.
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As a graduate student, Bobby spends much of his time focused on strategic vision, records management and change management. Please explore the site which includes various professional and educational projects and a copy of my resume.
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Before coming to JMU, Bobby worked for 13 years in broadcasting while traveling the country. Bobby lives in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia with his wife and three boys.
EXPERIENCE
2013-Current
University Records Officer &
HR Project Coordinator
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
I currently oversee the University's record management program while also providing strategic analysis, planning and coordinating for HR-related projects. I facilitate and promote paperless processes and improved efficiencies while managing change. I also provide consultation for other campus departments.
2008-2013
Finance/Fixed Assests
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
I began my journey at JMU in Finance and Fixed Assets. I coordinated all aspects of the physical and scanned inventories for university departments while maintaining good stewardship of university assets.
1996-2008
Radio Broadcasting
CBS RADIO/CLEAR CHANNEL RADIO/BONNEVILLE INTERNATIONAL
I spent 12 years working in small and large markets including Pittsburgh, Washington DC and Houston. Most of my experience centers around CHR (Contemporary Hit Radio) and on-air positions at B94 (WBZZ / Pittsburgh) and Z104 (WWZZ / Washington, DC) with an additional stop at Mix 96.5 (KHMX / Houston). I spent a portion of my career working with other formats including, Classic Rock (99.5 The Fox / KNFX / Bryan, TX), Hot AC (92.5 / WINC-FM / Winchester) and (Mix 104.7 / KKYS / Bryan, TX), Country (Thunder 107 / Manassas, VA), and Modern AC (99.5 The Pulse / WPLC / Manassas, VA). In the latter half of my career I assumed the responsibility of Program Director assembling CHR/Top 40 stations from scratch and re-designing stations to become highly competitive in the market place including (Candy 95 / KNDE / College Station, TX) and (Q101 / WQPO / Harrisonburg, VA).
EDUCATION
2016-2019
Master's Degree
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
I am currently pursuing a Master's of Science Education in Adult Human Resource Development with a concentration in Leadership and Facilitation. I anticipate completion in May of 2019.
1996-1998
Master's Degree
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY
I completed my first Master's degree in Corporate Communications and Marketing. This degree program included a heavy influence in the art of communication, advancing technologies combined with marketing principles and practices. Included was an internship with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
1994-1996
Bachelor's Degree
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY
My Bachelor's degree included a concentration in Broadcast Journalism. Having transferred to Duquesne from Montgomery College in Rockville, MD after completing my Associated Degree I called Pittsburgh home for the next 4 years. I also had the honor of calling myself a student athlete playing Division I baseball for the Dukes in the Atlantic 10 Conference.
PORTFOLIO
JMU's Adult Education and Human Resource Development (AHRD) program is grounded both technically and theoretically through design, implementation, evaluation and leadership to promote learning, development, performance improvement and facilitation of change for adult learners. Please explore each of the links below to examine the competencies and course projects which reinforce the program objectives.
SPEAKING/PRESENTING/FACILITATION
Business Management Daily Webinar
(October 18, 2018)
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Taming the Paper Monster: Make the Shift to Electronic Records
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Workplace Application:
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A systematic approach to paper removal
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Strategies for dealing with sensitive data
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Navigating the "electronic shred" process successfully (and legally)
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Appropriate methods of destroying documents after satisfying retention and disposition schedules
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The importance of strategic thinking about your records - and how it relates to long-term success
Professional Development Workshop
(September 28, 2018; September 20, 2016)
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Carpe Diem for Career Growth
(TD 1678)
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Topics Covered:
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Practical strategies for career growth
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Work/life balance
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Communication
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Taking responsibility for your work life.
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2018 SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition
(June 19, 2018)
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Once Upon a Time There Was a Mountain of Paper
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Competencies: Leadership & Navigation,
HR Expertise, Consultation
Workplace Application: The importance of a strategic and analytical approach to electronic records management, paper removal, sensitive data and electronic shredding.
Professional Development Workshop
(December 5, 2017; January 30, 2018)
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HR Document Retention
(TD 2273)
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Topics Covered:
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Retention Schedules and Destruction
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How to calculate retention & interpret schedules
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The Library of Virginia
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Highly Confidential Data
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The legal component of retaining duplicate copies
2017 SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition
(June 22, 2017)
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Once Upon a Time There Was a Mountain of Paper
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Competencies: Leadership & Navigation,
HR Expertise, Consultation
Workplace Application: The importance of a strategic and analytical approach to electronic records management, paper removal, sensitive data and electronic shredding.
2017 Charlottesville SHRM Annual Conference
(September 13, 2017)
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Once Upon a Time There Was a Mountain of Paper
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Topic Area/Overall Focus (from HR body of knowledge): Human Resource Development, Organizational & Employee Development, Risk Management, Safety/Security, Strategic Management and Technology.
2016 CUPA-HR Southern Regional Conference
(April 4, 2016)
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Once Upon a Time There Was a Mountain of Paper: A Guide to Electronic Records Management
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Framework: Institutional Leadership
Track: HR Metrics; Risk Management, Compliance and Public Policy
RECORDS MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
