Associate Director Talent Management

Dr. Patrick C. Patrong, DSL

**** **** ******, *, ********, VA 23224 *******@*******.*** 410-***-****

August 1, 2025

Hiring Committee

Indivior

Richmond, VA

Dear Hiring Committee,

I am writing to express my interest in the Associate Director, Talent Management position at Indivior. With over three decades of experience designing and leading high-impact talent strategies across government, nonprofit, and academic sectors, I bring a distinctive combination of executive leadership, innovation, and human-centered design to the evolving challenges of workforce development. As someone who has architected statewide leadership programs and authored frameworks used across public institutions, I am confident in my ability to contribute meaningfully to Indivior’s mission and culture.

My current engagement as Interim Deputy Director for Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has centered on transforming HR from a transactional function into a strategic partner. I led the redesign of onboarding and offboarding systems, developed a Culture Champion network, and implemented Evaluate to Elevate. This performance framework shifted the institution’s focus from compliance to continuous growth. I also created the Supervisory Learning Experience, now modeled across multiple state agencies, and established early-career internship pathways aligned with strategic workforce goals.

I am particularly drawn to Indivior’s commitment to shaping a purpose-driven, inclusive workplace. My approach to culture-building is anchored in practical systems that reinforce belonging, accountability, and leadership development at all levels. Whether through pulse surveys, talent reviews, or cross-functional coaching initiatives, my aim is always to elevate both people and process.

I would welcome the opportunity to bring my passion for organizational excellence and human development to Indivior at a time when building resilient, future-ready teams is more critical than ever. Thank you for considering my application. I am eager to explore how my experience and vision align with your strategic priorities and would be honored to contribute to your ongoing success.

Sincerely,

Dr. Patrick C. Patrong

Candidate

Dr. Patrick C. Patrong, DSL

1019 Hull Street, B, Richmond, VA 23224 *******@*******.*** 410-***-****

Associate Director, Talent Management Strategic People Leader Culture & Engagement Architect

Strategic HR executive with over 30 years of experience leading enterprise-level talent management, organizational development, and cultural transformation across public, nonprofit, and academic sectors. Proven ability to align talent initiatives with business goals, elevate the employee experience, and design sustainable leadership pipelines. Creator of the Supervisory Learning Experience, and Evaluate to Elevate framework—recognized models that have shaped leadership development and performance culture across Virginia. A national speaker, author, and innovation architect with a reputation for advancing strategic people operations that drive retention, capability, and inclusion.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Succession Planning & High-Potential Growth

Learning Architecture & Curriculum Design

Performance Management Innovation

Leadership Development Programming

Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning

Onboarding & Offboarding Design

Culture & Engagement Strategy

Early-Career & Internship Pipelines

Organizational Development & Change

Employee Development Initiatives

SELECT CAREER EXPERIENCE

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA)

Interim Deputy Director for Human Resources & Chief Diversity Officer

2021–Present Richmond, VA

Directed museum-wide HR transformation, aligning performance management, engagement, and learning programs with strategic institutional goals.

Launched the Supervisory Learning Experience (SLE), now adopted statewide, to build leadership capacity and accelerate readiness.

Overhauled onboarding and offboarding processes to deliver consistent, mission-aligned employee experiences.

Established a Culture Champion network and redesigned the museum’s engagement model using survey data, feedback loops, and action planning.

Created Learning Thursdays, a professional development series promoting growth, recognition, and institutional alignment.

Reimagined performance evaluation through Evaluate to Elevate—a development-focused framework that promotes accountability and feedback.

Virginia Department of Transportation Richmond, VA

Training Manager, Workforce Development 2017–2021

Achieved 90% program completion and 74% retention in apprenticeship pipelines; 35% of participants promoted within 22 months.

Served as statewide training lead for risk mitigation and compliance training.

Facilitated cross-functional strategic planning to align talent development with VDOT’s long-term infrastructure goals.

Patrong Enterprises, Inc. Richmond, VA

President & CEO 1996–Present

Designed and implemented leadership academies, onboarding programs, and performance systems for LADOT, VCU, and Virginia state agencies.

Led change management and culture engagement sessions for teams undergoing organizational transformation.

Created PAAL (Posture, Attire, Attitude, Language), a scalable character and leadership development framework.

University of Maryland, Baltimore Baltimore, MD

Director of Organizational & Employee Development 2012–2016

Increased performance completion rates by 20% and accuracy to 94%.

Championed interprofessional faculty engagement and mentorship for underrepresented groups.

EDUCATION &

Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL), Liberty University, VA

Master of City & Regional Planning, Morgan State University

B.S., Design Engineering, Grambling State University

CREDENTIALS

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Council for Six Sigma Certification

Commonwealth Leadership Academy

Virginia Executive Institute

Commonwealth Management Institute

SELECT THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Author: A Voice in the Room (Amazon, Barnes & Noble)

Speaker: Virginia DHRM HR Innovation Summit, American Pharmacists Association

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Project Management Institute

Association for Talent Development

International Brotherhood of Magicians

Toastmasters International

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