Anhar O.

About Anhar O.

Learning & Development professional with an M.S. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and 5+ years of experience designing needs assessments, facilitating training, and building development programs across public sector and consulting environments.I bring a research-driven, consultative approach to L&D — using people data, competency modeling, and organizational insights to design learning solutions that actually move the needle. My I-O Psychology background gives me an edge in measurement, program evaluation, and connecting learning strategy to real business outcomes.Open to remote L&D roles — Specialist, Manager, or Consultant — where I can combine my research background with practical training design and facilitation.

Experience

1. Public Safety Exam Developer

   Commonwealth of Massachusetts

   Dec 2023 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Conduct organizational and role-based needs assessments to identify leadership, competency, and development gaps within regulated public‐sector environments.Partner with senior leaders and subject matter experts to design development and assessment strategies aligned with organizational priorities and operational realities.Facilitate structured focus groups and working sessions to support inclusive dialogue,stakeholder alignment, and evidence‐based decision‐making.Translate qualitative and quantitative data into actionable recommendations supportingworkforce readiness and development initiatives.Establish evaluation frameworks and success metrics to support continuous improvement and defensible outcomes.

Education

• Cambridge College

  Bachelor's degree , Psychology

• Salem State University

  Master's degree, Industrial and Organizational Psychology