David Leaser

Background

About David Leaser

I help organizations develop skills-based hiring and talent programs. I have a passion for innovation and I have a proven record designing, developing and rapidly launching innovative skills-based programs and services. I've been honored to work with companies like IBM, Microsoft and Apple and win awards for innovation from ATD, 1EdTech, Training Magazine and Computer Reseller News. I'm always interested in doing things that bring extreme value to organizations like yours - and real meaning in people's lives. Above all, I strive to be a man of honor and character in everything I do. I am results-driven, always looking for ways to do things better and faster - and find ways to measure the success. A few highlights: HR Tech and Ed Tech * Founded IBM's Digital Badge credential program * Developed the IBM New Collar Certificate Program * Developed IBM's first cloud-based skills development product;$Ms in sales with 50% GP * Senior marketing strategist building IBM's Smarter Workforce Category Program Development and Transformation * Transformed IBM's Ideas program to crowdsource and co-create innovation * Developed, recruited and managed IBM's North American IBM training partner programs Training and Talent Development * Top training services sales leader worldwide, always exceeding quota * Trained more than students at Apple, Microsoft, Wells Fargo and AT & T Thought Leadership * Authored multiple IBM white papers on training, e-learning, skills and partner programs * Developed dozens of training videos and materials * Featured speaker and keynote presenter at major industry events for Deloitte, IBM, HR Today, Future Workplace, Training Magazine, UPCEA and others Beyond Work I've published multiple photography books, and I've received international recognition and awards for my artwork at http://davidleaser.com And I am in love with my wife and family.(And pets, which are family.)