Paul Eder, PhD

BAE Systems, Inc.

Lead a team of 20 tech professionals in the design, development, and implementation of database, automation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions for a CFO office in a large government agency

Senior Program Manager

🔥 Leading multiple AI and data initiatives for DHS OCFO
🔥 Planning, organizing, and guiding the work of data science team on data engineering and modeling efforts 
🔥 Developing AI roadmap to guide the path to the future for DHS OCFO (e.g. developing guidelines and prototypes for Generative AI applications)
🔥 Integrating Python, SQL, and Tableau on large-scale data validation efforts

Project Manager / Senior AI & Data Advisor

High Value, LLC

Collectibles buying and selling / motivational speaking and consulting

President

FIRESTARTERS

Author of FIRESTARTERS: How Innovators, Instigators, and Initiators Can Inspire You to Ignite Your Own Life

Motivation: Helping you capitalize on your passion and skills.

Strategy: Helping you understand how to get from here to there on your life path.

Networking: Helping you identify the right people to boost your financial potential

Book Author

The Millennium Group International

Director of Management Consulting

The Center for Organizational Excellence, Inc.

● Led multiple organizational strategic planning, human capital, process re-engineering, large-scale research, survey, and program evaluation efforts with values ranging from $50K to $2.5M annually.

● Currently coordinating DATA Act strategic data innovation project for the CFO of the Department of Homeland Security. Involves application of full life cycle project management activities: change management, solution development, risk management.

● Led an 8-person workforce planning engagement for the 800,000-employee civilian workforce of the Department of Defense.  Established competency models for occupations ranging from teachers to aerospace engineers. ​

● Leveraged strategic data expertise to re-vamp the data collection and reporting processes
for an organization with the mission to supply civilian workforce support to military work units in
Afghanistan. Developed statistical guidance for preparing civilians to staff future missions in war
zones. Led to client receiving recognition from the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Program
Support.

● Conducted large scale evaluation of a HUD five-week national training program​, resulting in a
demonstration of program success in improving timeliness and quality of work.

● Led four-year effort to report on and improve processes related to the assessment of the
success of human capital best practices​ within the Department of Defense. 

● Re-designed and re-engineered entire HR Line of Business for the Securities and Exchange Commission

● Conducted holistic organizational assessment for US Marshals, leading to strategic re-structuring​. 

● Led a year-long program assessment for a government-wide initiative designed to decentralize
the monitoring of strategic human capital practices​.

● Developed and analyzed surveys assessing labor-management relations practices​ across DoD's 800,000 employees and 1300 local bargaining units.

Director

University of Delaware

Led, designed, implemented, and analyzed multiple research studies resulting in comprehensive
recommendations reports for organizations. Additionally, leveraged research and organizational expertise to design and teach 8 university courses on advanced topics.

Selected Accomplishments:
● Led a research project examining employee creativity and performance at three organizations,
including a mortgage broker. This work involved conducting in-depth statistical analyses to link
employee attitudes and perceptions to performance evaluations and absenteeism data​.

● Evaluated the effectiveness of the R&D team format, involving collaborative knowledge management
technology, employed by a Fortune 500 chemical company​.

● Designed major research projects examining customer satisfaction with exhibits at a major
metropolitan zoo and a world-famous Aquarium. These projects entailed actively manipulating
aspects of the environment to determine how the changes would influence customer enjoyment​ of the leisure experience.

● Evaluated employee motivation and performance​ in a manufacturing and a social work
organization. Developed employee-attitude assessments and conducted statistical analyses of data.

● Developed an extensive, culture-focused interview protocol for employees at an organization that
manufactures “smells” for consumer products.

Organizational Researcher, Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant

As an Organizational Effectiveness, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Innovation Executive, I've dedicated over two decades to leading transformation in both public and private sectors through strategic management, organizational development, and innovative data analysis. At the heart of my approach is a blend of creativity, leadership, and project management skills, honed to perfection as a PMP and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Key Achievements:

Developed competency models for over 30 occupations in a large government agency, creating a robust framework for talent development and performance management.

Led comprehensive proposal efforts for various consulting projects, playing pivotal roles from business development and capture to proposal writing and project management, showcasing versatility and a results-driven mindset.

My philosophy: "Use data to tell a story." I focus on integrating multiple evidence points, such as surveys and objective data, to craft compelling narratives and drive impactful decision-making. This approach has not only enabled comprehensive assessments but has also been instrumental in identifying powerful indicators for organizational growth and innovation.

Looking Ahead: 

My aspiration is to be a go-to resource for the seamless integration of AI tools, serving as a thought leader at the innovative forefront of consulting. I am deeply engaged in understanding and advocating for the "human touch in the age of AI", a critical emerging trend that balances technological advancement with human-centric approaches.

Let's Collaborate: 

I am eager to connect with like-minded professionals to exchange ideas, foster mutual learning, and collaborate on projects that challenge the status quo. Whether you are seeking an advisor, a motivation expert, or a public speaking resource on consulting and AI topics, I am open to a variety of opportunities that fuel innovation and creativity.

Project Manager / Senior Data Advisor

Ken Smith

Canon Business Process Services

We help people learn and grow in their career at Canon Business Process Services and keep them safe while doing it!

Training & Development

- Responsible for strategic planning and implementing learning and performance solutions for line of business, including site and corporate/regional employees.  Create and manage training budget, negotiate contracts, and manage service level agreements with vendors and contractors.

- Implemented CBPS' Learning Academy.  The Learning Academy features over two thousand courses and training programs.  Since inception in 2017, increased online learning from 5% per year to over 77%  per year in 2022.  Over 93% of training, online and/or virtual training, is accessed via the Learning Academy at Canon.  Resulted in substantial reduction in T&E costs.  

- Led development of Advanced Services Sales Curriculum to increase sales in our Document Management, Digital Transformation, Warehouse & Distribution, and Workplace Experience Services.

- Created leadership and transitional programs for all levels of organization to increase bench strength and internal promotions.  Over 60% of all participants have been promoted to the next level of their career.

- Implement Talent Management process to identify, develop, and leverage talent to grow the business.

- Redesigned Performance Management process to align with business metrics and core competencies of the organization. 

Safety

- Led creation of CBPS' Corporate Safety Governance System including: (1) Corporate Safety Policy & Procedures; (2) Customized Site Safety Playbook; (3) Training & Education; and, (4) Analytics and Measurement.  

- Reduced Worker Compensation Total Paid over $300k from prior year, and reduced Worker Compensation Reserves from prior year over $400k. TRIR rate is 70% below industry average, and EMR is .63 for current policy year, decrease of over 20% from prior year.

Senior Director, Training & Development | Safety

Allied Building Products Corp.

- Senior Manager of Employee Development responsible for design, development and implementation of training, performance management and talent management programs.

- Implemented online Employee Development University powered by Cornerstone to support people development strategy.  Recognized a 20 percent bottom-line savings over 3 years through reduction in travel and the ability to deliver virtual and on-demand classes.  Reduced costs for deployment and tracking of safety compliance training.

- Created Road to Success Outside Sales Program that helped increase new customer sales $16,000,000 and increased average account size from $22,000 - $33,000.

- Improved overall customer experience 27% by implementing mystery shopper initiative and training program for inside sales.

- Developed Career Development Program for high potential individual contributors that resulted in 80% of participants being promoted to new positions.

- Created Sales Management program to identify, develop and leverage sales talent to grow the business by implementing a program that focused on: (1) Identification and Selection; (2) Accelerated Orientation and On-boarding Program; (3) Driving Performance and Results; (4) Developing People; (5) Recognizing Success.

- Created National Conference in partnership with Jeffrey Gitomer national sales author, professional speaker, and business trainer, who writes and lectures internationally on sales, customer loyalty, and personal development.  Focus of the program was to enhance customer service, increase existing business relationships and acquire new business relationships.

- Redesigned Performance Management.  Increased completion rate of annual performance management review process from 66% to 95.8% during initial rollout of new process.  Implemented Talent Management process and leveraged SuccessFactors to identify employee potential in nine-box grid.

Senior Manager, Employee Development

MetLife

Developed Sales Management Development Program for new/existing sales managers focusing on recruiting, selecting, training and supervising new field service representatives (insurance agents) to increase retention and sales performance.

Director, Sales Management Development

UBS Financial Services

Managed and coached team of ten instructional designers and documentation specialists responsible for creating and maintaining training and business development programs utilizing a blended learning approach and success factor models for the following roles: Financial Advisors; Branch Managers; Operations and Administration Managers; and Client Service Associates.

Manager Learning Design and Publishing Services

Automatic Data Processing

Managed a team of Instructional Designers responsible for the development and implementation of associate and client training to support pilot of ADP's first Major Accounts Internet Payroll product. Training consisted of web-based training modules and virtual classroom training.

Project Manager

Prudential Securities Incorporated, New York, NY

Designed and developed business development programs that were a core component of Prudential Securities Financial Advisor Curriculum to increase sales performance by identifying new market opportunities and expanding existing client relationships.

Associate Vice President, Instructional Design Specialist

Analyzed, designed, developed, implemented, and evaluated training materials that ensured mastery of performance objectives for associates and customers.

Program Designer

Senior Director @ Canon | Training & Development | Safety

At the core of any successful organization lies its people. 

No matter how advanced your business is, without the right talent and leadership, growth is impossible. 

That's where I come in.

My passion lies in nurturing individuals at every level of the organization, building internal bench strength, and empowering people to learn, grow, and be safe while doing it.

Help them win, and they will help you win too.

It is a win-win situation for all!

My approach drives employee engagement, and improves performance, productivity, and ultimately, profitability.

What more can you ask for, then someone that prioritizes safety and a supportive learning environment for every employee.

At the end of the day, it always has been, and will always be about our people.

NOTE:  Views expressed in my posts or comments are my own, and not those of Canon Business Process Services, or of any person or organization affiliated or doing business with Canon Business Process Services.

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