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Ethel Roy-Ford, CFC

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Franchise Consultant at FranCoach
📍 Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Ethel Roy-Ford is a seasoned talent acquisition strategist with over 25 years of experience transforming recruitment functions at major corporations like GEICO and Capital One. Now a Certified Franchise Coach and CEO of RoyFord Consulting, she advises on franchise ownership and career transitions. People often describe her as a consummate professional, a true leader, and detail-oriented.

Drawing on her extensive background, Ethel is passionate about helping individuals achieve their professional aspirations, whether through navigating corporate career changes or exploring entrepreneurial paths via franchising. She focuses on elevating the candidate experience and bringing a human touch back to the talent industry.

While Head of Talent Acquisition at GEICO, she transformed the companys recruitment function, saving the organization over $3. 5 million.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Franchise Consultant
Job Level
Senior
Location
Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States
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Priorities

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Franchise Ownership
As a Franchise Consultant, she actively educates and advises candidates on franchise opportunities, aligning them with their personal and financial goals.
Career Transitions
She specializes in guiding individuals through career changes, helping them explore new opportunities and entrepreneurial paths with strategic advice.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
Franchise Consultant
FranCoach
2023
Founder & CEO
RoyFord Consulting Services
2022 - 2023
Senior Director & Head of Talent Acquisition
GEICO
2021 - 2022
Recruitment Director & Head of Talent Acquisition Operations
Capital One
2008 - 2020
Head of Talent Acquisition (2012-2020) & Director, Human Resources Client Services (2008-2011)
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
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Education
Master of Science - MS
The New School
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Brandeis University
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