Edward Cleary

About Edward Cleary

A seasoned leader in Organizational Development and Talent Acquisition, currently serving as Senior Director at Valley Health. With over 25 years of progressive experience in human resources demonstrating exceptional expertise in cultivating organizational cultures centered on engagement, excellence, and belonging. Core strengths include:Strategic Leadership & Talent Development: Proven ability to design and implement system-wide leadership and talent development initiatives, driving cultural transformation and supporting workforce development goals.Training & Facilitation: Deep experience in developing and delivering training programs, including global Train-the-Trainer sessions, management development curricula, and customized learning solutions for diverse audiences.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Certified Diversity Practitioner and organizational lead for DEI efforts, skilled in advancing inclusive practices and fostering environments of belonging.Change Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness: Expertise in leading change management initiatives, measuring engagement, and developing strategies for high reliability and organizational excellence.Analytical & Results-Oriented: Demonstrated success in program design and cost optimization, including transitioning learning programs to online formats and achieving significant expense reductions.Coaching & Team Development: Accomplished coach and facilitator, adept at enhancing team dynamics, interpersonal skills, and leadership competencies.Certifications & Education: Holds advanced certifications such as MBTI Master Practitioner, Situational Leadership II, and Change Style Indicator, with academic credentials including an MS in Adult Education and a BS in Management of Human Resources.

Experience

1. Senior Director, Talent Acquisition (Interim) & Organizational Development

   Valley Health

   Jun 2025 — Present · Winchester, VA, US

   Provide strategic leadership for Talent Acquisition and Organizational Development at Valley Health. • Enhance candidate and hiring leader experience.• Spearhead initiatives that evolved employee development, fostering internal career growth and support our Workforce Development goals.

Education

• Palm Beach Atlantic University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Management of Human Resources

• University of Southern Maine

  Master of Science - MS, Adult Education

Skills

• Curriculum Design
• Organizational Change
• Process Improvement
• Executive Coaching
• Management
• Team Building
• Organizational Design
• Needs Analysis
• Training Delivery
• Talent Development
• Staff Development
• Management Development
• Performance Management
• Program Management
• Training
• Employee Relations
• Change Management
• Team Leadership
• Coaching
• Leadership Development
• Performance Improvement
• Leadership
• Virtual Teams
• Organizational Leadership
• Staff Training
• HR Consulting
• Creative Problem Solving
• Public Speaking
• Team Management
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Organizational Development
• Workshop Facilitation
• Instructional Design
• Mbti
• Consulting
• Training & Development
• Management Consulting
• Personal Development
• Human Resources
• Culture Change