Ruth Zander, Ma, Cptd Email & Phone Number

Marysville, Wa

Department: HR and Strategic Services: Oversee integrated talent development for the library system. Provide professional-level employee development and training services to contribute to initiatives to enhance employees’ learning, development, growth, productivity, and retention.Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) from Association for Talent Development (ATD), gained certificates in: E-Learning Instructional Design, Coaching, Creating New Supervisor Training Programs and Project Management for Training Professionals.

Greater Seattle Area

Served in various positions: Vice-Chair, Chair, Chair Emeritus, Program Co-Chair

Seattle, Wa

Managed a wide range of financial, administrative, marketing and fundraising functions on behalf of a non-profit membership-based organization dedicated to fostering positive relationships between citizens of Japan and Washington State. Held full responsibility for all financial reporting, taxes and state/federal requirements of a 501(c)(3) entity. Managed member renewals and built relationships with new and prospective members. Managed Japan in the Schools Program and supervised full-time volunteer.

Osaka, Japan

Designed and implemented corporate training for major clients including Mazda, Santen Pharmaceuticals, Murata Manufacturing and Merrill Lynch Japan. Covered topics such as presentations, negotiation, business communication, intercultural communication and current business issues. Taught up to 20 students per class.

Portland, Oregon Area

Kyoto, Japan

Master Of International And Intercultural Management (M.A. Of Intercultural Relations), Concentration In Hr Training And Development

Activities and Societies: SIETAR - Society of Intercultural Education, Training and Research Member http://www.sietarusa.org/; ATD.

B.A., Writing/Literature

Aauct, General, 3.75

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa

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