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Rhonda Anderson

@rhondaanderson

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Accomplished learning and development professional driving organizational growth.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters a culture of continuous learning and offers opportunities for strategic impact and professional growth.

I am an accomplished learning and development professional with over a decade of progressive experience in driving strategic initiatives and fostering organizational growth. My expertise lies in partnering with C-suite executives to align learning strategies with business objectives, ensuring that talent development programs enhance employee performance and drive business results.

Throughout my career, I have successfully designed and implemented innovative talent development programs that have empowered leaders and managers to achieve personal and professional growth. My role as the Head of Talent Development at Southern Research allowed me to revamp the employee learning infrastructure, streamline performance management processes, and cultivate a culture of continuous learning across the organization.

In addition to my strategic leadership capabilities, I am dedicated to leveraging data-driven insights to optimize learning outcomes. I have a proven track record of conducting thorough assessments and evaluations to gather valuable insights on organizational effectiveness, leading to tangible improvements in employee engagement and performance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Head of Talent Development

Southern Research

Mar 2023 - May 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Designed, revamped, and implemented employee learning and development infrastructure and strategies, aligning with business priorities and addressing learning gaps. Streamlined talent development strategies and planning processes organization-wide, improving the efficiency of performance feedback and coaching initiatives.

Strategic Leadership Performance Management Cross Functional Collaboration Coaching Leadership Development Data Driven Decision Making Budget Management Employee Engagement Onboarding

Director of Learning & Development

Community Sustainability Enterprise (CSE)

Sep 2015 - Jan 2023 (7 years 4 months)

Spearheaded the design and implementation of innovative corporate learning, coaching, leadership, and organizational development programs for clients, resulting in measurable improvements in employee performance. Managed multiple coaching and consulting projects concurrently, ensuring timely delivery and high client satisfaction.

Learning and Development Talent Management Coaching Performance Management Strategy Operations Workforce Planning Leadership Development Project Management Client Management

Manager of Employer Development

American InterContinental University

Oct 2010 - Dec 2012 (2 years 2 months)

Developed and implemented the institution’s SOPs, HR policies, and talent management processes for the Federal Work-Study Program, improving college-to-career transition and student retention rates. Drove the creation of innovative learning and leadership development programs, contributing to the achievement of personal and professional goals for students and employees.

HR Policies Professional Development Strategy Planning Compliance Partnership Development Higher Education Leadership Talent Management Implementation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Mercer University

Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership, Higher Education Leadership

Completed a Ph.D. focusing on Higher Education Leadership at Mercer University. This advanced degree provided a deep understanding of leadership principles and practices within educational institutions.

Keller Graduate School

Masters of Human Resources Management, Human Resources Management

Earned a Masters in Human Resources Management from Keller Graduate School. The program covered essential HR functions, including talent management, organizational development, and strategic HR planning.

Mercer University

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Psychology

Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Mercer University. This foundational degree provided insights into human behavior, cognitive processes, and research methodologies.