Paul B.

About Paul B.

Seasoned leader with more than 25 years experience working with senior leaders to develop and align market focus, delivery practices, and product strategies for the global business. Managed the development and implementation of products in leadership assessment and development, change management, performance management, employee engagement, survey systems, 360 tools, testing, and evaluation research. Led continuous product innovation, multiple research and product development cycles, global product launches that resulted in significant revenue growth and increased market share. Traveled internationally to manage projects and consult with global clients. Well versed in translation and localization processes, content management, agile methodology, process improvement, and serving as a liaison between content and technology. Published author in industry and business journals and a frequent speaker at HR-related conferences. Specialties:* Talent Management Strategy and Execution* Leadership Assessment and Testing* Leadership Development (Digital and Classroom)* Product Management and Marketing* Scrum Methodology* Prototyping, UAT, Storyboarding* Learning System Design and Development* Employee Engagement* Large-scale Survey Methodologies* Culture Change* Leadership Competency Modeling* Career Development and Transitions* Project Management

Experience

1. Leader, Assessment and Leadership Development

   Edward Jones

   Sep 2021 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Set assessment strategy for selection and development of all Home Office and Branch associates. Work with vendors to identify the best assessments, partner with recruiting to design implementation strategies, and support multiple groups to promote understanding and usage of assessment results. Manage the evaluation of Human Capital programs to document impact and ROI.

Education

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Ph.D., Social and I/O Psychology

  1986 — 1992

• Hendrix College

  BA, Psychology

  1982 — 1986