Douglas Lynn Bryant

About Douglas Lynn Bryant

As the Vice President of Talent Management, Training and Recruiting at Sonic Automotive, one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, I lead a world-class team of professionals who are aligned with the enterprise business strategies and vision. I have more than 30 years of experience in human capital management across various industries, including automotive, healthcare, and technology.My core competencies include organizational design, development and change, talent management, acquisition and succession planning, training, executive development and coaching, and selection testing. I have designed and implemented global talent and succession planning, spearheaded executive and management development, and created web-based performance management and succession planning systems. I have also facilitated talent review sessions throughout the company and partnered with human resource business partners to execute talent management processes. I hold a doctorate degree in human resource development from George Washington University and have participated in executive education sessions at prestigious institutions. I am passionate about developing and empowering leaders, fostering a culture of learning and innovation, and delivering business results.

Experience

1. Vice President of Talent Management, Training and Recruiting

   Sonic Automotive

   Jan 2012 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Responsible for leading a world class Talent Management and Learning organization aligned with enterprise business strategies. Providing the strategic vision to interpret management objectives and construct operational training, leadership and executive development programs and innovative process tools. Partnering with executive leadership and laterally with other corporate business unit leaders to mobilize a comprehensive, culture-based learning and development organization.

Education

• Purdue University

  Bachelor, Industrial Engineering and Management

  1984 — 1988

• The George Washington University

  Doctorate, Human Resource Development

  1998 — 2004

• Rochester Institute of Technology

  Masters, Instructional Design and Adult Learning

  1992 — 1994

Skills

• Mbti
• Employee Engagement
• Organizational Learning
• Talent Management
• Training Delivery
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• HR Transformation
• Training
• Emotional Intelligence
• Operations Management
• Consulting
• Training & Development
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Career Development
• Deferred Compensation
• Performance Improvement
• Management Development
• Human Resources
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Workforce Planning
• Talent Acquisition
• Personnel Management
• Leadership
• Onboarding
• Workshop Facilitation
• Instructional Design
• Program Management
• Recruiting
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Change Management
• Executive Development
• Labor Relations
• 360 Feedback
• Organizational Change
• Executive Coaching