Ruth B.

About Ruth B.

I\'m an accomplished professional whose combined professional and volunteer experience spans 30+ years across the non-profit, association, community, legal, political, civic engagement, academic, and religious sectors, leading programs, projects, and initiatives. Holds a Master of Science degree in counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Ph.D. in industrial and organizational psychology from Keiser University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Dissertation research explored the relationship between emotional intelligence and workplace bullying. Has applied expertise in organizational and workforce development, strategic leadership, employee engagement, and organizational culture. I am the founder and principal of Bedell Consulting a solo industrial and organizational (I/O) psychology practice. Areas of practice include strategic leadership; organizational planning and development; AI in the workplace; workplace culture and employee engagement; employee relations, communication, and emotional intelligence. I bring strong project management skills and detail-oriented oversight of project tasks, schedules, and outputs in multi-team environments. Experienced in creating professional presentations and summary reports and using tracking tools and project status summaries. Adept at synthesizing feedback, motivating teams, managing multiple priorities, and supporting organizational change through clear, data-informed recommendations. Brings professional maturity, reliability, collaborative leadership, and the ability to build trust and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.CORE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS• Research & Quantitative Analyses• Workplace Culture, Engagement & Employee Well-Being• Employee Relations, Communication & Emotional Intelligence• Strategic Leadership, Organizational Development• Succession Planning & Change Management• Project Design, Development & Management • High-Performing Teams & Coalition-Building• Digital Marketing, SEO, GEO, & AEO Optimization• Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Workplace• National Speaker, Trainer, & Workshop Facilitator• Microsoft Suite, Canva, and SurveyMonkey

Experience

1. Founder and Principal

   Bedell Consulting

   Aug 2019 — Present · US

   PEOPLE. SOLUTIONS. and Principal of a small industrial and organizational psychology consulting practice, leveraging evidence-based best practices and workplace behavioral science to drive positive organizational change. Areas of practice include:o Strategic leadership, organizational planning & developmento Workplace culture and engagemento Employee relations, communication & emotional intelligenceNational speaker and workshop facilitator, delivering tailored training sessions to organizations.An organizational research scientist, conducting Institutional Review Board-approved research studies.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  MS

• Dartmouth College

  Bachelor's Degree

• University of Georgia - College of Education

  Doctoral Studies (non-degree)

• Keiser University

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Skills

• Volunteer Management
• Nonprofits
• Microsoft Office
• Mental Health
• Clinical Research
• Psychotherapy
• Program Evaluation
• Community Organizing
• Program Development
• Psychology
• Strategic Planning
• Research
• Gestalt Psychotherapy
• Family Therapy
• Event Planning
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Behavioral Health
• Counseling Psychology
• Public Speaking
• Case Management
• Social Services
• Editing
• Fundraising
• Grant Writing
• Community Outreach
• Interventions
• Public Policy