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Ronald L. Rydell

Senior Director Human Resources at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment

Ronald L. Rydell has a diverse work experience in the field of Human Resources. Ronald L. is currently working as the Human Resources Director at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment, where they are responsible for coordinating and overseeing various HR programs for both union and non-union employees. Prior to this, they founded RLR Human Capital Consulting, where they provided counsel and expertise in HR, Organizational Development, and Learning & Development.

Before their consulting venture, Ronald worked as the Global Director of Human Resources at Shamrock Technologies, Inc., where they played a key role in aligning HR strategies with the company's business objectives. Ronald L. also served as the Director of Human Resources at Corporate Essentials, where they established and guided the HR department's functions and contributed to various HR initiatives.

In addition, Ronald has experience working in the sports industry, having served as the Director of Human Resources- Organizational Development, Training & Employee Relations at Major League Baseball. In this role, they contributed to the professional development and satisfaction of employees, managers, and executives through various programs. Ronald L. also provided guidance in employee relations and performance management.

Earlier in their career, Ronald worked at Crystal & Company as the Director of Human Resources- Corporate Learning & Development. Their responsibilities included establishing training and development functions, defining competencies, conducting gap analyses, and developing training sessions across all units. Ronald L. was also involved in a cultural shift focused on employee development.

Before joining Crystal & Company, Ronald worked as a Human Resources Senior Training Manager at Crum & Forster, a global insurance brokerage firm. In this role, they strategically directed companywide core curriculum training and oversaw a successful 2-year Insurance Professional Training Program.

Overall, Ronald L. Rydell has demonstrated expertise in various HR functions, including leadership development, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development. Their experience spans across different industries, showcasing their adaptability and ability to drive HR initiatives that align with business goals.

Ronald L. Rydell has a diverse education history. Ronald L. completed a Strategic Human Resources Leadership Certificate at Cornell University's School of Industrial & Labor Relations in 2018. Prior to that, their educational background includes studies in Psychology at Manhattan College and Boston University. Ronald also attended Bergen Catholic High School. In addition to their formal education, they have obtained certifications in various areas, including ASTD Trainer from the American Society of Training & Development, DDI Trainer from Development Dimensions International, Emotional Intelligence Trainer from TalentSmart, Human Resources Management from American Management Association, Intelligent Leadership Certified Coach from John Mattone Intelligent Leadership Certified Coach, LOMA 280 from LOMA, Navigating Labor Relations from eCornell, Project Management from Villanova University, and Series 6 & 63 (Inactive) from Finra Corp.

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  • Senior Director Human Resources

    September, 2020 - present