Ronald Backer

Background

About Ronald Backer

Human Resources leader with results-proven expertise in Talent and Learning Development. Recognized innovator in instructor-led, virtually led, and blended learning programs that increase employee engagement, support organizational growth through performance improvement, and enhance company-wide communication. Commanding proficiency in talent needs assessments and methodologies for identifying and building targeted learning opportunities. CURRENT ROLE Director, Talent Development, Global Atlantic Financial Group PRIOR ROLES Talent and Leadership Development Consultant, Voya Financial Senior Training Consultant, The Travelers Companies Organizational Development Consultant, Client First Associates EDUCATION Master of Arts (MA) in Industrial/Organizational Psychology Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology CERTIFICATIONS Crucial Conversations, VitalSmarts ADKAR Advanced Change Management, Prosci Situational Leadership II, The Ken Blanchard Companies 360 Coach Certification, Assessment+ Certified DiSC Trained Facilitator, Impact Training & Development AIM Change Management Accreditation, IMA, Consulting Skills Certification, Association for Talent Development (ATD) Master Trainer, Association for Talent Development (ATD) CORE SKILLS • Human Resources • Data Analysis • Leadership Development • Change Management • Project Management • Organizational Design • Critical Thinking Skills • Team Leadership • Global Expansion • Federal Employment Laws • State Employment Laws • Local Employment Laws • Strategic Decision Making • DE & I • Executive Coaching • Employee Engagement • Development Planning • Talent Mobility • Conflict Management • Training Curriculum • Content Creation • Training Facilitation • Employee Assessments • Corporate Values & Culture • Cross-Functional Teams • Performance Improvement • DiSC • ADKAR • Cornerstone • 360 Assessment • Crucial Conversations • SAP SuccessFactors • PeopleSoft • Microsoft Office Suite • SharePoint • MS Teams • Zoom • Remote Learning • Learning Management Systems GLOBAL EXPERIENCE AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY Worked internationally with Travelers in Change Management associated with the acquisition of Dominion (“Travelers of Canada”) and with employees in England and Ireland.