Alexander Ruiz
Director, People & Culture @Renaissance Learning
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WORK HISTORY
Director, People & Culture @Renaissance Learning
Led a team of 4 in executing learning and development (L&D), inclusion, engagement, and sustainability programs, managing a $400K budget to enhance employee development and foster an inclusive culture- Executed a global DEI strategy, leading to a 10% increase in employees from underrepresented backgrounds and a 15% increase in engagement and belonging scores for employees of color- Developed and implemented Renaissance\'s L&D strategy and managed the Learning Management System (LMS), resulting in a 20% increase in participation in learning programs- Contributed to multiple organizational accolades, including recognition as a Certified Great Place to Work, inclusion in Fortune’s Top 100 Best Places to Work for Women, CODiE Awards for DEI excellence in Ed Tech, and the TechCares Award for Corporate Social Responsibility- Created and scaled the Employee Resource Group (ERG) program, establishing 8 ERGs, providing resources, setting goals, and developing clear mission statements. Additionally, led the Renaissance Inclusion Council, a diverse 30-member committee driving DEI change across the organization- Tracked and reported key L&D and DEI metrics (e.g, representation, belonging, training impact, turnover, promotion rates), presenting these insights to the Board of Directors and the entire company on a quarterly basis- Embedded organizational values into company culture through performance management and employee engagement initiatives, leading to over 90% of employees understanding how their work contributes to the organization\'s mission and values- Facilitated and designed internal workshops on AI leadership, effective communication and presentations, building trust, growth mindset, unconscious bias, inclusive leadership, microaggressions, and allyship, resulting in a 20% increase in promotions for emerging leaders and a 25% promotion rate for employees of color.
EDUCATION
Loyola Marymount University, College of Business Administration
MBA, Management
UC Irvine
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Management and Organizations
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelors of Arts, Anthropology
ABOUT ALEXANDER RUIZ
I\'m in the business of making organizations better for employees. I advocate for sustainable business practices, develop growth opportunities for employees, and build inclusive organizational cultures where all employees feel like they can bring their authentic selves to work. In my current role, I’ve developed and executed a Social Impact strategy for a global organization with over employees, which includes scalable programs centered around inclusion and sustainability. I also built out a strategy and roadmap for L&D (Learning & Development) which includes talent development, performance management and developing AI leadership skills. Under my leadership, we have become a certified Great Place to Work, made Fortune\'s Top 100 Best Place to Work for Women, and won the CODiE Awards for DEI in Ed Tech two years in a row. Specialties: Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG), Inclusion & Belonging, Learning & Development, leadership development, AI upskilling, sustainability, mergers & acquisitions, consulting, project management, training, facilitation, qualitative analysis, quantitative analyses, EEO, coaching, mentoring, human resource management, labor law, recruiting, problem solving, presentation skills.
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