Executive Director
Resume:
JAMES DeLUNG, PhD
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjimdelung/
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Dynamic and visionary executive with a distinguished career driving organizational transformation and maximizing effectiveness through strategic & learning development. AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Talent Management Organizational Development Training & Development
Curriculum Development Performance Leadership Instructional & Content Design
Employee Engagement DEI Certified Experience Management (XM) Leadership Training
Talent Acquisition Multi-site Operations Leader Distributed Team Building KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Expanded annual training hours by 150% from 2,000 to over 5,000, supporting the growth and competency development of more than 5,000 individuals from 167 organizations.
Cultivated and maintained strong cross-functional relationships with 275 stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment to achieve organizational training objectives.
International consultant and leader focusing on organizational performance and retention PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Organizational Development Professionals, Phoenix, AZ 2014 – Present Executive Director – Talent Management Learning & Development Direct leadership, learning, and development teams to restructure operations, enhance productivity, and improve overall organizational performance and satisfaction. Conducted comprehensive cultural assessments to identify organizational strengths and areas for improvement, which were instrumental in managing targeted leadership development and train-the-trainer training initiatives. Strategically aligned organizational needs with future planning to optimize internal performance, enhance employee engagement, and positively impact business and customer processes through robust talent development strategies. Utilize advanced survey and personality assessment analytics (SPSS, DiSC, FranklinCovey) across a diverse portfolio of 205 organizations, providing actionable insights tailored for development programs focusing on results and satisfaction.
Develop and implement short and long-term talent management and learning and development strategies to include predicting future organizational needs.
Actively engage in leadership cultural assessments, risk & compliance audits, innovative team leader, and achieve strategic objectives.
Curriculum development based on strategic prioritization delivered through multifaceted styles and platforms
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Team leadership and engagement to build learning and development programs through the creation of consistent methods of delivery, evaluation, data metrics, and reporting for continuous improvement.
Executive team leader influence through qualitative and quantitative organizational needs analysis.
Excels in research and implementation of contemporary learning sciences to include the utilization of a broad spectrum of industry technologies and personnel resources.
Research, create, and implement targeted L & D plans resulting in significant improvements in employee recruitment and retention rates, with measurable increases up to 100%.
Lead teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, successfully meeting all audit standards and enhancing training programs to align with institutional standards. AZ POST, Phoenix, AZ 2003 – 2014
Leadership Development Supervisor and Interim Director Designed, delivered, and directed the highly acclaimed Arizona Leadership Program (ALP), a comprehensive 102-hour executive training initiative, overseeing 27 instructors and expanding program delivery across the USA and Canada. Forged strategic partnerships with Arizona State University, Grand Canyon University, and Northern Arizona University to establish first-ever credit-bearing options for program participants, enhancing professional development opportunities. Expanded annual training hours by over 150% in a single year from 2,000 to more than 5,000, supporting the growth and competency development of more than 5,000 individuals from 167 organizations. Cultivated and maintained strong cross-functional relationships with 275 leaders, fostering collaboration and alignment to achieve organizational training objectives.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) – Business Administration - Organizational Leadership Northcentral University, San Diego, CA
Master’s Degree (M.Ed.) - Educational Leadership
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
AFFILIATIONS
International Sponsor
Hope 4 Kids and Water 4 Kids
St. Lucia Children’s Home
Member and Max Donor
Vitalant Blood Services
Financial Contributing Member
100 Men of Prescott Who Care
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